Mulraney Highlights The League Of Ireland Needs Help

St Patrick’s Athletic winger Jake Mulraney has raised concerns about the state of the League of Ireland, declaring it is “screaming out for help” following his team’s impressive 0-0 draw against Istanbul Basaksehir. The match, the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off, took place at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night.

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Despite Basaksehir’s reputation and resources—having beaten Manchester United in the 2020 Champions League group stages—the Saints managed to hold their own. Mulraney, along with teammates Zack Elbouzedi and Kian Leavy, were key in keeping the Turkish side at bay.

However, the standout moment came from 16-year-old Mason Meilia, whose performance caught the eye. Mulraney was full of praise for the young forward, emphasizing his physicality and potential. “His ceiling is very high,” Mulraney remarked, noting that Meilia has plenty of time to develop.

Mulraney Urges the League of Ireland to Upgrade

The Saints were forced to play at Tallaght Stadium because their home ground, Richmond Park, does not meet UEFA standards for this stage of the competition. Mulraney seized the opportunity to highlight the need for better facilities across the league.

He argued that if more stadiums were of the same quality as Tallaght’s, the standard of the league would rise significantly. As they look ahead to the return leg in Istanbul, Mulraney is confident that the Saints can progress.

The team’s confidence is high after their solid performance, and they are determined to make the most of this European opportunity. With their blend of pace and belief, St Patrick’s Athletic is ready to face the challenge in Istanbul.