Hourihane in dreamland as Bandon native prepares for life in the Premier League

Soon after the win, he tweeted “Premier League: What dreams are made of” while posing with the play-off trophy in the Villa dressing room.

Victory for Dean Smith’s side in the most lucrative game in world football will pocket the West Midlands club a minimum £170m and returns them to the top flight for the first time since relegation in 2016.
