Katie McCabe idolised Chelsea and Ireland icon Damien Duff but wants to earn legendary status at Arsenal
Another week and another Katie McCabe worldie.
‘Katie McCabe only scores bangers’ is the catchphrase on social media and she added another scintillating strike to her YouTube highlight reel in midweek against Hungary when she found the top corner from 30-yards for Republic of Ireland.
McCabe, who has been rewarded for her club form with a new Arsenal contract, also made history this summer when she scored Republic of Ireland’s first ever Women’s World Cup goal — and it was one of the goals of the tournament.
It is a moment the 28-year-old will always treasure and McCabe is also a key player for Arsenal in the Women’s Super League, with her versatility an invaluable asset to boss Jonas Eidevall.
However, despite playing for the Gunners, it was a legend from one of Arsenal’s London rivals who was an inspiration to McCabe growing up.
“I guess growing up over the years, my brother is a big Chelsea fan, so I looked at Damien Duff when he was playing for Chelsea and of course Ireland,” she explains, speaking exclusively to talkSPORT.
“Going to watch them play at Lansdown Road. I always wanted to be number 11 and wear the Ireland shirt, because you’re looking up to your role models.
“He’s the manager of my old women’s team back in Ireland. He actually played with my older brother just before he retired at Shamrock Rovers as well! I guess I always admired his work-rate and his left foot was genius.
“You look back and you think of Damien Duff on one wing and Arjen Robben on the other for Chelsea back in the day. They were unstoppable. It’s very rare you have two left footed wingers starting in the same team.
“I just always wanted to mirror my game off of him. His crossing ability and the goals he scored and his work rate was insane
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