THE FINAL SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month award of 2021 has gone to UCD striker Colm Whelan.

25 goals from the Ireland U21 international in all competitions this season helped Andy Myler’s Students win promotion to the Premier Division via the play-offs. 

Whelan’s November highlights included two goals against Treaty United and a brilliant free-kick and an assist for Paul Doyle as they overcame Bray Wanderers, before his winner in the promotion/relegation decider.