ALL SET FOR BATTLE

Talented Avonmore FC face Freebooters in cup clash

AHEAD of their crucial LFA Youths Cup clash away to Kilkenny side Freebooters on Sunday, we’re taking a look at the Avonmore Youths squad who are enjoying an unbeaten run in the John Tobin Youth League and are looking to progress to the quarter-finals of the Leinster Cup.

Under the guidance of Ryan Cahill, Jay McGraynor and Darragh Keenan, this talented squad of players have won their first nine league games, scoring 56 goals and conceding eight. They have also won their first two LFA Cup games, defeating rivals Wicklow Rovers ‘A’ 9-0 in the first round and then dispatching Tombrack United of Wexford by a score-line of 5-0.

As part of the team, I’ve had first hand experience with this great bunch of lads and it’s absolutely brilliant to be a part of. The craic does be mighty but the footballing aspect is incredible.

Competition for places are so tough this season and the managers must have a headache naming a starting 11 every Saturday.

Matches in training are always played with very high intensity levels and that has certainly carried on to the playing field.

Here is an inside look into the full squad and the management also give their thoughts on the team and dish the dirt on the panel.

One word to describe your playing style: Dribbler

Personal highlight of season so far: Scoring against Wicklow Rovers ‘B’

Craig Wall

Nickname: Gyp Preferred Position: Left Wing Back

One word to describe your playing style: Link-Up

Personal highlight of season so far: Helping the team out with a few assists.

Dale Fluskey (four goals)

Preferred position: Centre back One word to describe your playing style: Crunch

Personal highlight of season so far: Seeing the “Rossy chop” in action/doing the Matuidi celebration away to Arklow Utd.

Jack Manley (six goals)

Preferred position: Central Attacking Mid

One word to describe your playing style: Class!

Personal highlight of season so far: My nutmeg against Wicklow Rovers ‘A’.

Ross Ward (three goals)

adopted a certain style of pressing which suits the team.

How far do you think this team can go? Ryan:

presence on the pitch and is quick to let people know when they’re doing right and wrong.

Who is the most two-footed player? Ryan:

The Avonmore FC Youths team with managers Ryan Cahill (back, far right), Jay McGraynor (back, far left), and Darragh Keenan (back, second from left). Avonmore take on Kilkenny’s Freebooters in the LFA Youths Cup Round 3 at Fairgreen in Kilkenny this...