BLACKBURN ROVERS MANAGER Paul Lambert has tipped Darragh Lenihan to be “a really good footballer” after being impressed by his performance in Rovers’ 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers last night.
With Blackburn trailing 1-0 at home, Lenihan was introduced as a 66th-minute replacement for Northern Ireland international Corry Evans and made an impact as they fought back to earn a 1-1 draw.
The 21-year-old Dunboyne native was later tasked with filling in at centre-back following an injury to compatriot Shane Duffy, who limped off after 77 minutes with a groin issue.
“Darragh is only a young kid but he’s certainly knocking on the door for a start, that’s for sure,” Lambert told the Lancashire Telegraph.
“I thought Darragh was excellent when he came on in midfield and excellent when he went to centre-half.
“I think he’s got a decent chance of being a really good footballer.”
A former Belvedere youth player, Lenihan has captained the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level.
He has previously enjoyed a loan spell at Burton Albion under then-manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and has made two league appearances this season.
Blackburn’s search for a win goes on after the 1-1 draw and the result means they sit 18th in the Championship, without a win in their last five games.
