Republic of Ireland youth international who was knocking on the door of the first-team squad at Town last season. Signed his first professional contract on his 17th birthday in December 2004 and his goals played a big part in Town's FA Youth Cup success although he missed both legs of the Final after sustaining medial knee ligament damage in the closing stages of the Semi-Final win at Tottenham. Academy product. Made his first-team debut against Cardiff in November 2005. Finished the season on loan at Colchester.