Shrewsbury kept McMahon-Brown's involvement secret
Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan says they kept Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Kian McMahon-Brown's return under wraps to surprise Grimsby in Saturday's win.
Shrewsbury Town coach Gavin Cowan revealed that they had kept the involvement of Kian McMahon-Brown in the squad for their upcoming League Two match against Grimsby Town a secret to catch their opponents off guard. McMahon-Brown, an 18-year-old player on loan from Championship club Burnley, scored Shrewsbury's second goal in their 3-1 victory over the Mariners.
He had returned to the Republic of Ireland's Under-21 squad after participating in international duty. Cowan expressed gratitude towards the setup in the Republic of Ireland for accommodating McMahon-Brown's participation in the match. The coach acknowledged McMahon-Brown's maturity and professionalism, highlighting his decision-making on the field.
Despite having room for improvement, Cowan is committed to further developing the young talent and believes he has the potential to make a significant impact in senior football.
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