Former Liverpool academy player stars as St Mirren shock Celtic to win Scottish League Cup

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Some of Liverpool’s former youngsters are going on to achieve big things.The Reds might have one of the best first teams in the league, but they also have one of the most prolific academies too. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say There is one former Liverpool star in particular who has been in the headlines as of late after St Mirren’s historic cup win, with a former Reds goalkeeper playing a key role.Shamal George wins the Scottish League Cup with St MirrenGetting into Liverpool’s team is hard enough for any player, let alone a goalkeeper due to there being just one available spot.

The fact the Reds have someone like Alisson too, one of the best in the world, only makes things near-impossible, with this something Shamal George found out during his time at the club.He played in the youth ranks a fair bit and has had plenty of experience on loan, but was eventually released in 2020.Five years on, he has just helped St Mirren produce a shock win over Celtic, with this their first trophy since 2013.He has had a tough career, plagued with setbacks and injuries, but this is a moment he has been deserving of for so long. He may not have kept a clean sheet, but he made some very important saves, with the Englishman doing his chances of getting a permanent move there no harm at all.

Shamal George’s career since leaving LiverpoolIt has not been an easy ride for George since being released five years ago, with the now-27-year-old yet to find a team to settle at.He joined Colchester United shortly after his Liverpool exit, staying there for two years before joining Livingston.Another couple of seasons there saw him then join Wycombe Wanderers, with this his current parent club while on loan at St Mirren.Now it looks like he might be finally making a real name for himself, with this historic win something that will only boost his confidence. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox