The 4th Round Draw for the 2026 FAI Intermediate Cup will take place at 2pm today ๐
The draw will be streamed live on the FAI TV YouTube channel & can be viewed here ๐ https://t.co/nIsHq5eoJJ
All coaches, take note.
Rayan Cherki was filmed by Keepitonthedeck at the St Kevins Academy Cup ten years ago. Back then not once in that entire tournament was he met with shouts of pass the ball. Not once was he taken off for attempting tricks or flicks. No one barked at him to run aimlessly.
What we saw was a young player given true freedom. At twelve years of age, playing against thirteen year olds, his ability was not just impressive, it was joyful to watch. It made people smile and at times even laugh at how effortlessly he played. Comfortable on both feet at that age as well.
What stood out most was not just his skill, but the environment around him. He was allowed to express himself and grow, without being restricted by a coach or confined by a system. We even witnessed him lead and take entire team warm ups, given ownership of a team with players older than him.
Coaches are there to help talent, not destroy them. Both types of coaches exist, so careful which ones you play under!
As Cherki said himself, โIf we don't play with pleasure, you can't play better, you can't show what you want.โ
This Cherki guy will be the end of Pep๐๐๐๐
Heโs so lackadaisical, I watched his post match interview yesterday, bro said he doesnโt feel any pressure. Heโs literally enjoying himself,
See the fucker flipping bottles while game is on๐๐
Carrick tweaked his system in Man Utdโs 3-1 win over Aston Villa, pushing Dalot high from right back and allowing Shaw to operate in a deeper left back/left centre back role that better suits his skillset.
Itโs great for Carrick to have variations in his tactical setup. ๐
Just know the "mentality" coach who Clearlake hired, Willie Isa, is the one who's behind this.
Told the Chelsea players to huddle in the middle to intimidate other team like it's rugby.
Only to go lose and look like fools.
Squad building isnโt only about potential and future transfer value. Players like James Milner prove that experienced leaders are strategic assets.
They raise standards, shape habits, inspire and accelerate the growth of young talent around them.