In a world where Troy Parrott does not make a perfectly-timed run into a Budapest penalty area, this evening's gathering in Brussels would be laying out the roadmap for the Irish international year.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Troy Parrott in the coming months. The Irish international striker has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and his former club is hoping to bring him back. As per Fichajes, Tottenham are prepared to pay 35 million to sign the 23-year-old striker. Parrott has done quite well in the Netherlands, and he has 14 goals to his name for AZ Alkmaar this season. Leeds United are keen on Parrott as well.
Derek Byrne and Adam Bollard won't forget Ireland's remarkable last-minute dash to glory - and not just because of Troy Parrott's hat-trick of goals. The Irish super-fans from Coolock, Dublin - who were also at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday to witness another Irish win for the history books when the Boys in Green beat Portugal 2-0 - have yesterday's heroics in Budapest etched both in their memories... and on their legs.
Troy Parrott completed a hat-trick with virtually the last kick of the game as the Republic of Ireland came from behind to beat Hungary and reach the World Cup play-offs in the most dramatic fashion. Having kept their dream alive with a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal on Thursday, Heimir Hallgrimsson's side needed a win in Budapest to secure a spot in the play-offs.
