Conor Shaughnessy: The Galway man who helped Pompey end a 12-year wait

From being released at 19 to helping Portsmouth to League One glory, never giving up has been central to ex-Ireland U-21 defender’s story

Conor Shaughnessy has had a memorable season with Portsmouth. Photo: Getty

Seán O'Connor

From scoring a title-clinching winner last week to lifting the League One trophy seven days ago, moments like these have been a long time coming for Conor Shaughnessy.

Sitting in his kitchen at home on England’s south coast, the Galway man admits he’s only just coming back down to earth after a whirlwind fortnight.