CJ Hamilton

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CJ Hamilton becomes 55th player in Blackpool's history to receive ... (Blackpool Gazette)

It comes after the winger was handed his debut during the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 Nations League defeat to Ukraine on Wednesday night.

While Hamilton was born in Harrow in London, the 27-year-old moved to Waterford in Ireland at a young age. They will be looking to change that when they face Scotland in Dublin on Saturday, before travelling to Poland to face Ukraine for a second time the following Tuesday. The 27-year-old was a second-half substitute, coming on in the 78th minute to replace Rotherham United’s Chiedozie Ogbene.

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Waterford club share nostalgic post of CJ Hamilton's GAA days (Irish Examiner)

Hamilton has just been called up to Republic of Ireland squad for the first time.

Rathgormack GAA, looking back at Hamilton's time playing for them, said: "It's great to see CJ Hamilton in the media today ahead of Irelands Nations League game against Ukraine tomorrow. It's great to see CJ Hamilton in the media today ahead of Irelands Nations League game against Ukraine tomorrow. Here he is in an U16 county final and part of an U14 county final winning team, in which he scored two goals against Lismore. Best of luck CJ."

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Mixed feelings for Ireland's debutant after a bittersweet night (The42)

The 27-year-old Blackpool winger replaced Chiedozie Ogbene in the 77th minute, but could not help Ireland find an equaliser in his limited time on the pitch. “A ...

It’s a lot harder but I think I can adapt to it. Everyone was disappointed that we lost but now it is about bouncing back and trying to get a result on Saturday.” “I think playing any international team is going to be hard because anyone is playing at a good level.

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CJ Hamilton speaks about his GAA background after Ireland switch (SportsJOE.ie)

CJ Hamilton reflected on his GAA upbringing ahead of the Republic of Ireland's match against Ukraine at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Gaelic games were his first sport and he didn't switch his attention to soccer until he was almost a teenager. Hamilton said he played in the parish of Clonea Power before he moved to live with his father in England at 16. CJ Hamilton reflected on his GAA background ahead of the Republic of Ireland's match against Ukraine at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday evening.

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