Johnny Kenny has been awarded Shamrock Rovers’ Young Player of the Year.
🥁 Introducing our Young Player of the Year…
The U21 International picks up the Award after a successful loan spell with the Hoops that saw the striker contribute important goals on the way to achieving four-in-a-row 🏆
Congratulations, @johnny_kenny2 💚 pic.twitter.com/fJIbXFFKsp
— Shamrock Rovers FC (@ShamrockRovers) December 20, 2023
The young Irish striker joined Celtic two years ago alongside Matt O’Riley, Reo Hatate, and Daizen Maeda.
During his loan spell, Kenny played thirty games in the league, starting in fourteen of them. He scored five goals and provided four assists in the 4-in-a-row winning team.
His participation in both the Champions League and Europa Conference League qualifiers further added to his development.
As Kenny returns to Celtic, he faces a crucial juncture in his career. With the potential absence of Kyogo Furuhashi and Oh Hyeon-gyu, who may be participating in the Asian Cup, January presents an ideal opportunity for Kenny to showcase his abilities to manager Brendan Rodgers. His recent achievements in Ireland could serve as a confidence booster, enhancing his prospects of breaking into the first team.
The young striker’s ability to adapt to Celtic’s playing style and the demands of Scottish football will be crucial. If he can leverage his recent experiences and demonstrate his skills effectively, Kenny could very well earn more playing time and potentially solidify his position in the team.
