Corey Whelan Player Thread

Time to add another young lad to our player threads.

Congratulations to Corey who has signed his first professional deal today. 

He turned 18 in December but has been part of the u18s since he was 16 and has been doing particularly well this season.

Corey Whelan is a versatile defender who is equally comfortable playing at right-back or centre-half.

A Republic of Ireland youth international, Corey has been at Liverpool since U10 level.

Born in Chester, he was previously with Crewe Alexandra's Academy.

Whelan made his U18s bow in the 2013-14 season.

Good news for the lad, looks a good prospect

Corey Whelan signs new Liverpool contract

Liverpool U23s captain Corey Whelan has signed a new contract with the club.

The defender, who celebrated his 20th birthday on Sunday, penned fresh terms with the Reds to extend a stay that began when he joined the Academy as an U10 player.

Whelan – a Republic of Ireland youth international – switched to Merseyside from Crewe Alexandra, where he was coached by current Liverpool U23s manager Neil Critchley.

He was handed the captain’s armband for Critchley’s in-form side, who lead Premier League 2 by six points after a dozen games, at the beginning of the season.

Well done! I honestly never saw him play but in January I will pay for LFCTV and will watch more their games.

Is he related to the great, Ronnie?

Is he related to the great, Ronnie?

No

Gone on loan to Yeovilhttp://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/academy/286392-corey-whelan-joins-yeovil-town-on-loan.Hmm dunno about that one.

On 15 July 2019, Whelan joined USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC