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From training alone in a field to dominating EFL conversation: One remarkable year in the life of Aaron Drinan

Today, he is at the heart of the lower-league conversation, routinely named in transfer gossip, his goalscoring exploits detailed across social media. For this softly spoken Irishman, it has been a remarkable rise. And, just 370 short days ago, scarcely conceivable.

13.02.26, 16:17 6 Min Read

by Sam MorsheadEditor

In little more than a year, Aaron Drinan has experienced football’s full suite of emotions.

This week, the Swindon Town striker was rewarded for his fine form with a new contract at the County Ground, the culmination of a journey of despair, determination, and the destruction of League Two defences.

Today, he is at the heart of the lower-league conversation, routinely named in transfer gossip, his goalscoring exploits well detailed across social media.

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