Aaron O’Driscoll keen to establish himself in the Mansfield Town starting eleven.

Aaron O’Driscoll is aiming to firmly establish himself in the Mansfield Town starting eleven.
Aaron  O'Driscoll is keen to make a name for himself. Pic by Chris Holloway.Aaron  O'Driscoll is keen to make a name for himself. Pic by Chris Holloway.
Aaron O'Driscoll is keen to make a name for himself. Pic by Chris Holloway.

The 21 year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with Stags following a success trial at the One Call Stadium.

And O’Driscoll, who came through the ranks in Southampton’s academy, is now keen to make a name for himself in the men’s game.

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"League Two is a tough physical league but I am ready for the challenge,” he said.

"All the lads really want to push on and get promoted. I want to establish myself in the team, get games under my belt and impress the fans.

“This is the next step for me. I developed well at Southampton but I need to develop in men's football now and this is a great chance for me to push on."

And O’Driscoll says he feels like he is already part of the furniture at Mansfield.

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"I am delighted, I have been here since the first day of pre-season and have really enjoyed it,” he added.

“Everyone has made me welcome, it has been a long time coming but I'm delighted.

"It's been great here, it didnt feel like i was on trial. it felt like I just slotted in, everyone is a good bunch.

"The new players have settled in well and it's like we all know each other, it is all looking good.

"Pre-season has not been easy but I've really enjoyed it. All the lads have really bought into it, it's been tough but what we expected.

"Graham (Coughlan) has a big emphasis on fitness.”