The inside scoop on Portsmouth’s intriguing new transfer arrival
Downey became one of the youngest players to play in the Irish League when he made his senior debut at the age of 15.
Before completing his transfer to PO4, the winger made 13 senior matches for Crusaders and earned age-group distinction for Northern Ireland at the under-18 level, demonstrating his talent above his years. Three weeks before to agreeing to an under-18 scholarship deal with the Blues, Downey signed his first professional contract with his club. “Brandon has worked really hard and I’ve been monitoring his progress over the last few years,” Crusaders manager Declan Caddell said of the player when he signed his professional contract. He gained a berth in the first team squad the previous season and performed admirably.
“He is a young man with a lot of ambition, and it’s fantastic that he believes Crusaders is the best club to help him grow, along with other young players who are realising the opportunities we’re creating.” “Crusaders Football Club can confirm that an agreement has been reached with Portsmouth FC for the transfer of 16-year-old winger Brandon Downey,” the club stated on their website. Last season, Brandon made 13 appearances in the first team. His impressive play earned him a dream transfer across the lake to continue his football career.
“We would like to express our gratitude to Brandon for his dedication and contribution to Crusaders FC, and we wish him the best of luck in this exciting next phase of his career.” Downey’s favourite goal was a fantastic effort against Glenavon. “Everyone was going crazy when I got the ball out wide, took two men, and planted it in the top corner with five minutes remaining and we were behind 1-0 to Glenavon,” he said. Downley cited his worldwide fame as his biggest accomplishment when discussing his greatest accomplishments last year.
“I must say that being selected for my first Northern Ireland trip and travelling to Belgium indicates that you are among the best players in the nation at that time, and it means a lot to me,” he said. Downey has participated in the Northern Ireland FA’s (Ulster University) residential camp, the Irish FA JD National Academy. In reference to the advantages of being involved with the program, Downey stated: It has benefited me both on and off the pitch. If you ever get a move across the river, it prepares you for it.
It’s been going well; the first two months were probably the hardest, but you get used to it and start to love every moment. You train twice a week with superior players, who are most likely of a higher calibre than your club, which also improves you as a player. You become a much better player when you train with people that share your standards.
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