Ryan McLaughlin (Released)

 Couldn't find a thread for him.

 From what I've seen he's a player with a lot of promise. In fact, I like him more than Flanagan. That just confirms it:

Liverpool's Ryan McLaughlin called up to Northern Ireland squad

Liverpool teenager Ryan McLaughlin has received a first call-up to the Northern Ireland squad for the friendly against Finland in Belfast next week.
The 17-year-old defender has impressed at Anfield and made his Reds debut in the pre-season friendly against Roma at Fenway Stadium in Boston last month.
The former Glenavon full-back signed a three-year deal with the Premier League giants in 2011.
There is no place for Northern Ireland's record scorer David Healy.
The striker has no club at present after his contract at crisis-hit Rangers expired in June.
McLaughlin, who has played in Northern Ireland youth teams, made 12 appearances for Liverpool's reserves last season.
The Finland friendly is a warm-up ahead of Northern Ireland's opening World Cup qualifier against Russia in Moscow on 7 September.
Michael O'Neill's team takes on group minnows Luxembourg four days later at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland squad:
Goalkeepers: Lee Camp (Nottingham Forest), Roy Carroll (Olympiakos), Alan Mannus (St Johnstone)
Defenders: Gareth McAuley (West Brom), Ryan McGivern (Manchester City), Aaron Hughes (Fulham), James McPake (Hibs), Lee Hodson (Watford), Craig Cathcart (Blackpool), Chris Baird (Fulham), Daniel Lafferty (Burnley), Ryan McLaughlin (Liverpool)
Midfielders: Steven Davis (Southampton), Dean Shiels (Rangers), Chris Brunt (West Brom), Corry Evans (Hull City), Pat McCourt (Celtic), Oliver Norwood (Huddersfield Town)
Forwards: Jamie Ward (Derby County), Martin Paterson (Burnley), Kyle Lafferty (FC Sion), Andrew Little (Rangers)

Congrats to him. And remember he's only 17.

Very soon for the kid but well done and best of luck to him

Been impressed with him on the odd occasion I've seen him, congrats Ryan on your call up, good experience for him.

Been impressed every time Ive seen him.

Well done on the call up lad.

Been very impressed with him. Been keeping a close eye on him as he is from part of Belfast as me. He deserves the call up. One thing I would say is that NI are keen to bring young players in to the first team very early on to give them a few minutes, meaning they can not switch allegiance to ROI. That shouldn't take away from him though. Very talented.

Making me proud is our Ryan. Lad from the same part of Belfast as me, doing well at Liverpool. Here is an interview with him done by BBC NI done after the game with Crusaders in Belfast, which he comes across quite well in:

http://bbc.in/OY6Oqr

Called up to the senior Northern Ireland squad for their game on Wednesday. Expected to play right back.

Well in Ryan!

I really like Ryan. Fantastic again today. Very bright future I hope!

With this lad coming through behind Glen, Kelly, Wisdom and himself it's honestly the strongest in my memory we've been at right back in "potential". It's a shame for young Flanno, but I honestly don't see him in the same league as any of these lads and I don't think it will be long before McGlaughlin will be shoved up the ladder. Wisdom is of course more of a centre back where McLaughlin looks much more natural as a right back. It's brilliant to see competition for places actually getting this strong, let's hope it can start to spread across all positions.

Good game from Ryan tonight, he's oozing confidence since his International call up.

I rate him higher than both Wisdom and Flanagan, great little player.

Hope he gets some first team action this season.

He was the best player on the pitch last night. Looks like he has loads of energy. Always looked hungry to get down the wing and beat his man. Its great to see we have a very good batch of youngsters that can push on to greater things. Well done lad. I wonder can he play for the Republic.

Kid looks like the real deal. He may have some work ahead of him as when we are healthy we are pretty stacked at our fullback positions but that's a good problem to have and hopefully it will make him work his balls off to get in the first team.

Wish the lad would get a real go in the first team. Especially in the formation we're in. Wing back would fit him up and down.

How's he been doing in the u21's? Was thinking of him the other day.

Lucas out, Hendo central - could be a chance for him if Wisdom isn't first choice.

Wish the lad would get a real go in the first team. Especially in the formation we're in. Wing back would fit him up and down.

Definitely mate. Hasn't he even played one or two games as a winger this year?

How's he been doing in the u21's? Was thinking of him the other day.

Lucas out, Hendo central - could be a chance for him if Wisdom isn't first choice.

He's been doing well mate.  A few assists I think not sure if he's scored.  Was played on the right of a midfield 3 last week the lad did well.

Play him, Brendan! Now is the time!

why not start him against Newcastle and if he starts having a shocker bring on Johnson that way we dont risk Johnson getting injured again. Or give Ilori a chance as RWB as he's got the pace and looks comfortable on the ball

For those of you who haven't seen this yet:

Transfer window: Barnsley sign Liverpool's Ryan McLaughlin

Barnsley have signed Liverpool full-back Ryan McLaughlin on a 28-day loan deal.
The 19-year-old Northern Ireland Under-21 international is yet to make his debut for the Premier League side.
He told Barnsley's website:  "While I'm here I want to be playing as much football as I can and do well for the team."
McLaughlin could make his debut for the Championship strugglers in Saturday's game at Charlton

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25668455

Wishing Ryan the best of luck. Anyone who has watched the under 21's will know this lad has obvious talent. Hopefully he will come back after impressing for Barnsley kick on and get his debut by the end of the year.

For those of you who haven't seen this yet:

Transfer window: Barnsley sign Liverpool's Ryan McLaughlin

Barnsley have signed Liverpool full-back Ryan McLaughlin on a 28-day loan deal.
The 19-year-old Northern Ireland Under-21 international is yet to make his debut for the Premier League side.
He told Barnsley's website:  "While I'm here I want to be playing as much football as I can and do well for the team."
McLaughlin could make his debut for the Championship strugglers in Saturday's game at Charlton

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25668455

Wishing Ryan the best of luck. Anyone who has watched the under 21's will know this lad has obvious talent. Hopefully he will come back after impressing for Barnsley kick on and get his debut by the end of the year.

Wow my other half will be ecstatic if he helps to keep them in the Championship.  Really struggling to get any momentum going to pick up wins/points.  A new manager now in place, let's hope he gets to make an impression.

Wow my other half will be ecstatic if he helps to keep them in the Championship.  Really struggling to get any momentum going to pick up wins/points.  A new manager now in place, let's hope he gets to make an impression.

Do you think there is any significance in the fact that it is such a short term loan? Meaning..... he may be seen as close to challenging for the first team on his return?

Do you think there is any significance in the fact that it is such a short term loan? Meaning..... he may be seen as close to challenging for the first team on his return?

Not sure mate, Teixeria had a 1 month loan at Brentford that proved pretty fruitless earlier this season.

Is right Ryan lad, made up him for him being called up to the NI national squad. Hope to see him in the first team soon as, always rated him.

Re. S@int and reddebs

We can hope so, many on here were calling for him to play when glen was out injured and I must say from what I have seen of him I would rather give him a chance then watch Glen have another heartless performance!
Rodgers will no doubt be monitoring him closely this season and this may be his trial by fire before getting his name into our first team.

Do you think there is any significance in the fact that it is such a short term loan? Meaning..... he may be seen as close to challenging for the first team on his return?

At his age it's unusual to get a long term deal, it'll be a youth loan more than likely which means he's still available for our u21's games and usually the player still trains with the parent club.  I'm also guessing we won't want him away too long due to his injury issues over the last 12mths or so.

I'm convinced Ryan will one day be a regular 1st team player but at 19 he needs to be playing competitively at a higher level than u21's, this will give him the chance to experience first hand what it means to play professional football, fighting relegation and where every point counts.

Personally I think this is more Brendan preparing for next season.  If (when) we qualify for Europe we'll need as many young players as possible to have had some 1st team experience, not necessarily with us.  We're hardly going to 'fill out' the squad by buying half a dozen or more players, they'll come from the Academy but they need more than just training at Melwood and the odd bench appearance.

Also as we get nearer to May we need our strongest squad available for selection every week so I'd be very surprised if any youngsters who haven't already featured to get a game.   Unless we're totally depleted with injuries or completely out of the CL qualification places that is.

Good luck Ryan lad.

One of our brightest prospects so I hope he does well and gets ready to fight his way into the first team next season.

Should do Ryan good to get a few first team games.

Hopefully get him ready to be a part of the first team squad for next season.

Will be keeping a keen eye on Barnsley over the next few weeks after reading this news. About time somebody snapped him up on loan.

He's F***ing boss.

He'll be a smashing hit there.

Great move, he needs some games at a professional club playing at a decent level. I'll be watching him with interest, as I feel that if he really does have the quality to make the step up, as a few of us on here think and hope he does, then we could well have a ready made replacement for Johnson.

Delighted for the lad.

Best of luck.

Hope he's looked after, given his recent injury.

Made up for the lad, hope he gets some decent games under his belt.

Really rate the lad highly, hope it goes well for him.

Won't be making his debut today, the Charlton vs Barnsley game has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch - in all honesty there is no water in such it is just really muddy. Absolute wimps.

Won't be making his debut today, the Charlton vs Barnsley game has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch - in all honesty there is no water in such it is just really muddy. Absolute wimps.

Thought it was a frozen pitch mate.

Thought it was a frozen pitch mate.

It showed Chris Powell and some other officials walking around the pitch, they never mentioned anything about it being frozen on Soccer Saturday so I don't know if that's partly the reason but it looked a little boggy in places.

It showed Chris Powell and some other officials walking around the pitch, they never mentioned anything about it being frozen on Soccer Saturday so I don't know if that's partly the reason but it looked a little boggy in places.

Didn't see that just my daughter said earlier it was a frozen pitch while we were watching the Wednesday game.  My other half is a Barnsley fan so he's glad he doesn't have to hear about them losing again 

Didn't see that just my daughter said earlier it was a frozen pitch while we were watching the Wednesday game.  My other half is a Barnsley fan so he's glad he doesn't have to hear about them losing again 

I'm sure he is haha!

Might be starting for Barnsley today against Blackpool.

Reported he's impressive debut for the Championship side Barnsley in 2-0 win vs Blackpool. Seemed he played right back and did well to stop Tom Ince.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2014/01/ryan-mclaughlin-impresses-professional-debut/

McLaughlin is 19 year old, I think most likely we can see him play for us this season.

Reported he's impressive debut for the Championship side Barnsley in 2-0 win vs Blackpool. Seemed he played right back and did well to stop Tom Ince.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2014/01/ryan-mclaughlin-impresses-professional-debut/

McLaughlin is 19 year old, I think most likely we can see him play for us this season.

Very encouraging news we badly need fresh blood at RB that can give Johnson's lazy arse some much needed competition.

I think if Ryan gets a chance next season he'll be a massive success and quickly establish himself in the side.

Little video of him from that first game against Blackpool

Liverpool Loanee Ryan McLaughlin's Barnsley Debut

He looks excellent.

Has to be given a chance when his loan period is done, surely. Can't help feeling a lot of clubs would have done so already.

Has to be given a chance when his loan period is done, surely. Can't help feeling a lot of clubs would have done so already.

Totally Rep, I remember myself and Si both saying he should be given a chance early in the season. I'm sure you and many others thought the same too. Maybe the loan has helped him progress at a steady rate and diving in the deep end wouldn't have been the right choice, we'll never know.

I do know that loaning out Wisdom and McLaughlin could very well hurt his more than their progress will help us long term. Should it have been avoided, afterall we had Kelly, Flanagan and Enrique available and hindsight is 20/20 but we're certainly paying the price at the moment.

Should it have been avoided, afterall we had Kelly, Flanagan and Enrique available and hindsight is 20/20 but we're certainly paying the price at the moment.

It does seem rather ironic that we appear to have a surplus of top quality young fullbacks, yet we've struggled in that area all season 

I do know that loaning out Wisdom and McLaughlin could very well hurt his more than their progress will help us long term. Should it have been avoided, afterall we had Kelly, Flanagan and Enrique available and hindsight is 20/20 but we're certainly paying the price at the moment.

It'll definitely help us long term Luke but I don't believe that it'll hurt Brendan mate. 

I doubt that FSG expected us to be where we are this season, they are still working on their 5 year plan of which we've got nearly 2 years left. 

Yes hindsight is a marvelous thing and short term we possibly could have benefited from having these lads available for selection but we've done the right thing getting them out there, preparing them for a future at Liverpool FC.

There's no point us building from the Academy upwards if the lads aren't 'game ready' when they get their chance but hey, I'm preaching to the converted 'cos I know you well enough to understand this 

Little video of him from that first game against Blackpool

Liverpool Loanee Ryan McLaughlin's Barnsley Debut

Such a fantastic player.

Such a fantastic player.

He is.

I'm a little disappointed we haven't seen him get even a place on the bench this season.

Although this loan should give him good experience ready for next season.

Impressive debut with Barnsley.  He could be in the picture very soon this season by the look of things.

Ruled out for 4 week, tore his hamstring. Gutted for the lad was getting much needed first team experience.

Does anybody at Liverpool Football Club know how to stretch?

Just shown up on SSN that he has extended his loan deal at Barnsley until the end of the season.

Just shown up on SSN that he has extended his loan deal at Barnsley until the end of the season.

makes sense, we do after all have plenty of fit full backs don't we!!!!

Nearly scored for Barnsley yesterday, a beautiful header that beat the keeper but hit the post.

Nice to see him back playing again.

i have got very high hopes for this lad. can anyone tell me how he did in the games last night?

We attacked mainly down the left and right was unused for the majority of the time he was on the pitch. When he was called upon he was average, no major mistakes, just an average performance.

Personally, I think Conner Randall is a better prospect and when he came on, he had more of an impact and posed more of a threat than Mclaughlin.

i have got very high hopes for this lad. can anyone tell me how he did in the games last night?

Didn't do anything bad but didn't see him do anything special either. Our main joy kept coming down the opposite side. I have high hopes for Ryan too but for me he didn't really stand out, like I said though didn't really do anything wrong either, the game just seemed to pass him by. Then again I did miss about 15mins of the 1st half so can't comment on that.

Didn't do anything bad but didn't see him do anything special either. Our main joy kept coming down the opposite side. I have high hopes for Ryan too but for me he didn't really stand out, like I said though didn't really do anything wrong either, the game just seemed to pass him by. Then again I did miss about 15mins of the 1st half so can't comment on that.

Doesn't sound like he set the world alight, but great to see him in the frame for the first team even if it's only for a throwaway game. Hopefully he can kick on over summer and put in a claim for the squad next year.

I bet we'll see Ryan rocket up to around where Flano is, jumping ahead of Kelly and Wisdom. That does make sense given Kelly and Wisdom should be playing CB anyway.

What will happen with Jack Robinson? He might be the man we need to replace in the squad, although I have my doubts about Kelly too.

Ryan McLaughlin makes loyalty to Northern Ireland clear

Last Updated: 28/05/14 11:10pm

Liverpool defender Ryan McLaughlin says he is fully committed to representing Northern Ireland following his first call-up to the national side.

The 19-year-old could have already made his bow for Michael O'Neill's side but asked not to be considered in a bid to try and break into the first-team at Anfield.

This sparked fears that the right-back was considering defecting to the Republic of Ireland but McLaughlin says this was never a consideration.

"I'm a catholic from Belfast and people think I probably supported the Republic as a kid so they then think there is something in it...maybe I'm not playing because I want to switch to the Republic," said McLaughlin, who has yet to play for the Liverpool first XI, but made nine appearances on loan at Barnsley last season.

"To be fair they have a right to think that because players have done it in the past and players have moved, but I met Michael face-to-face and I told him my reasons.

"I know supporters will be paranoid about it but I have no problem with that because I understand where they are coming from.

"When previous international breaks were on, the Liverpool first team were having games behind closed doors. Brendan Rodgers was there and I thought it was a brilliant opportunity for me.

"I didn't think I would play much for Northern Ireland so I thought it was best for me to stay at Liverpool and concentrate on that.

"People will believe what they want to be believe but that was the truth."

Having received his international call for Friday's friendly clash in Uruguay and the game against Chile on 4 June, McLaughlin says he is now looking to make the step up for his club.

He faces strong competition for a place with Glen Johnson, Jon Flanagan and Martin Kelly ahead of him in the Anfield pecking order but is hoping that the addition of European football to the Reds fixture list will help his cause.

"Liverpool are in so many competitions next season so hopefully I will get a chance because we will have to rotate the squad a bit," he said.

"The manager has shown he will take a chance on young players. Look at how Jon Flanagan came out of the blue under Brendan and took his chance.

"I know where I want to be and that is Liverpool. I will set my goals high; I want to make a name for myself at Liverpool and do well for the club."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/9329843/ryan-mclaughlin-makes-loyalty-to-northern-ireland-clear?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed_Liverpool

It's primarily about Northern Ireland but also mentions some things about the reds too.

Set to make his debut for Northern Ireland tonight away to Uruguay. Best of luck to him

Set to make his debut for Northern Ireland tonight away to Uruguay. Best of luck to him

Oh nice, I will watch it. It's live on the BBC website

Oh nice, I will watch it. It's live on the BBC website

Red button as well apparently for us in Northern Ireland.

Ryan on the bench.

Bit disappointed as I'd heard from his mate he was starting.

Came on to become the first Liverpool player to represent the north in 78 years, since Sammy Smyth. Ryan I believe becomes the 10th red from the Northern Ireland

Anyone heard any info on Ryan and why he hasn't been included on the tour squad?

As I've said before on here one of my staff is a pal of his and went to school with him in Belfast and all he can tell me is Ryan is currenty back home in Belfast just after the first week of pre season training.

Really thought he might feature this season.

Anyone heard any info on Ryan and why he hasn't been included on the tour squad?

As I've said before on here one of my staff is a pal of his and went to school with him in Belfast and all he can tell me is Ryan is currenty back home in Belfast just after the first week of pre season training.

Really thought he might feature this season.

I was looking forward to seeing him in pre season so it's disappointing that he's not there.

Anyone heard any info on Ryan and why he hasn't been included on the tour squad?

As I've said before on here one of my staff is a pal of his and went to school with him in Belfast and all he can tell me is Ryan is currenty back home in Belfast just after the first week of pre season training.

Really thought he might feature this season.

Not too sure why he's home Si but it's not a surprise he's not on the US Tour.  None of the younger players have been included if they've not already featured with the first team.

We've taken a 33 man squad as it is and for some of the fringe players it could be their last chance to impress enough to keep them.  Young Ryan isn't at that stage yet so if anything it's a good thing for him.

There's rumours that Inglewhite wanted to keep his u21 squad together for the coming season and they have their own pre season tour set up, so it's not all doom and gloom.

Not too sure why he's home Si but it's not a surprise he's not on the US Tour.  None of the younger players have been included if they've not already featured with the first team.

We've taken a 33 man squad as it is and for some of the fringe players it could be their last chance to impress enough to keep them.  Young Ryan isn't at that stage yet so if anything it's a good thing for him.

There's rumours that Inglewhite wanted to keep his u21 squad together for the coming season and they have their own pre season tour set up, so it's not all doom and gloom.

That makes sense Debs.

He's supposedly decided to return early from his loan deal at Aberbeen after barely featuring.

Ryan has been released by the Club.  Yet another youngster whose early career was blighted by injury.

Best of luck in the future lad.

Ryan has been released by the Club.  Yet another youngster whose early career was blighted by injury.

Best of luck in the future lad.

Sad to hear, always thought he was going to develop well for us.

Sad to hear, always thought he was going to develop well for us.

So did I. Talented footballer.

Sad to hear, always thought he was going to develop well for us.

He probably would have if he hadn't missed the best part of 3 years injured mate.  You're very lucky to lose that amount of development time and still make it.

I heard about this the other day but wasn't sure if it was true or not.

I thought he was very promising. Hope he rebuilds himself and gets to a decent level of football.

I thought he was very promising. Hope he rebuilds himself and gets to a decent level of football.

I was wishing for ages that he'd make it through to the first team. He was exactly the type of player that would fit our system, shame that his injuries meant that he was never able to develop as much as he should have done.

At 21 he's not been close to being first team. Was time to go.