Sky Sports Scout - Michael O'Connor

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Up this week for the scout is Crewe's Michael O'Connor who was recommended by Sky Sports reader Alex Spratt - who wins a copy of Football Manager 2009.

The scout reports...

Michael O'Connor is the latest Crewe player tipped for the top after learning his trade at the Gresty Road club.

The 21-year-old was spotted by Crewe scouts playing in his native Northern Ireland as a teenager and he signed a deal with Crewe when he turned 16.

O'Connor has progressed from the Crewe youth team into a key member of the first-team in the last few years.

The talented midfielder made his first-team debut at the age of 18 and he gone on to become a regular in the side.

The midfield dynamo has excellent passing ability and has shown he has an eye for goal.

O'Connor is an inspirational character and has captained his country at every youth level up to under 20.

The skilful performer, who has won two caps for Northern Ireland, impressed in Crewe's Carling Cup clash with Liverpool scoring in the 2-1 defeat.

The scout says...

O'Connor is one the brightest young prospects outside the Premier League. The midfielder has all the attributes needed to be a success in the modern game as he is a powerful player who is talented on the ball. The future looks bright for O'Connor and it seems likely he will be playing at a higher level than League One in the next few years.

The Scout rating...

Shooting: 7 out of 10

Passing: 8 out of 10

Tackling: 8 out of 10

Heading: 7 out of 10

Pace: 7 out of 10

Vision: 8 out of 10

Current ability: 7 out of 10

Potential ability: 9 out of 10

OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 61/80

Current value: £1million

Potential value: £3million

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