Youngster Mee Poised for Unlikely Debut …
Manchester United’s injury list is growing faster than a teenager’s shoe size, leaving them in the lurch as they face Leicester City tonight. The big question: will young Dermot Mee go from academy anonymity to accidental first-choice goalkeeper? That could happen if Andre Onana doesn’t bounce back from the dreaded sniffles in time. With second-choice goalie Altay Bayindir busy recovering from M.I.A virus and Tom Heaton trying to fit his ankle back together, the Red Devils are diving deep into the cupboard for keeper replacements.
If Onana calls in sick to work, United might have to rely on Mee or his equally fresh-faced compadre, Elyh Harrison. Mee, signed a shiny contract just last August, might see Premier League action after watching and learning from the better-paid goal-defenders – all while stuck in the wings like an understudy keen for a wardrobe malfunction.
For those yet to Google “Who is Dermot Mee?”, here’s the scoop: Born in Birmingham, November 20, 2002, Mee joined Manchester United in 2019. He even had a backpacking tour through some less glamorous clubs, including a spell at Altrincham where he donned the gloves four times. Tonight, he might just be living every academy player’s daydream – or nightmare – on his way to legendary status.
