Talented Derry youngster invited for trial with Portsmouth FC

A talented young Derry footballer has been invited to visit League Two club Portsmouth for a trial at the end of this month..

Odhran Hillen (pictured), who plays for Maiden City Academy, started his footballing journey with Oak Athletic, where he spent six years before leaving for a spell with National League side Coleraine before moving onto his current club.

The St Columb’s College student, from Kylemore Park, currently plays for Maiden City’s under-15 side who are battling it out at the top of the National League table with Linfield.

In recent times, Portsmouth scouts have been over to watch the midfielder three times and they have liked what they have seen, resulting in the offer of a trial at the Fratton Park club.