AIDAN KEENA may have won the Goal of the Season just two weeks into the 2025 League of Ireland campaign.
At least that is the view of fans who were blown away by the St Patrick’s Athletic’s man’s stunning strike against Galway United.
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The Tribesmen had taken a 2-0 lead in the Premier Division clash thanks to a Patrick Hickey brace.
Needing inspiration from somewhere, Aidan Keena stepped up for Stephen Kenny’s men.
When a low cross was put into him, he flicked the ball up with one touch before spinning on a six-pence to volley home to halve the deficit.
The goal, which was posted by Virgin Media who were televising the game, blew fans away, with many suggesting it may well already be the goal of the season.
Daniel Hussey said: “Dennis Bergkamp vibes from Aidan Keena”
Kevin Coleman said: “That’s crazy technique from Aidan Keena there. Super goal.”
A third fan said: “Goal Of The Season 2 Games In” while a fourth said: “Outrageous”
A fifth said: “That is a stunning finish #LOI week two off to a brilliant start“
A sixth tweeted: “Sat in an Irish bar, Leicester game on one, Galway game on the other. Look up to see this. Some finish that”
Both sets of players wore black armbands on the night following the death of Galway manager John Caulfield’s mum.
Nora Caulfield died on Wednesday, with the Tribesmen leading tributes to her.
The club tweeted: “Galway United are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Nora Caulfield, beloved mother of our Senior Men’s Manager, John Caulfield.
“During this difficult time, our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with John, his family, and all who knew and loved Nora.
“We hope they find strength and comfort in the support of their loved ones, and the wider Galway United and League of Ireland community.
“May she rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.”
His former side Cork City said: “Everyone at Cork City FC is saddened to learn of the passing of Nora Caulfield, mother of former player, manager and club legend, John Caulfield.
“Our thoughts are with the Caulfield family at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.”
Treaty United commented: “Sending our deepest condolences to John and family on the passing of Nora.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.”
