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It is a long time since Greg Cunningham sat in a classroom, although his days of learning are far from over – it is just that he focuses on football rather than academics now.

Managers never like admitting that there is one opposition player that they instruct their team to give special attention to, but today Ronan Finn is that dangerman to be wary of.

There will be more than a few recognisable faces in the crowd when Simon Madden takes a closer look into the stands at Tallaght Stadium ahead of kick-off.

Stephen Rice knows that nothing is guaranteed in football and that’s why he is paying little attention to the fact Shamrock Rovers have been made favourites for today’s FAI Ford Cup final.

Experience counts for a lot when the big games roll around, so St Patrick’s Athletic fans will be pleased to see Damian Lynch leading their team out today.

Bohemians have enjoyed a remarkable season, yet their captain Owen Heary isn’t ready for it to end until he get his hands on the FAI Ford Cup trophy.

Some players epitomise the way a manager wants his team to play football. For Sligo Rovers, Danny Ventre falls into that mould, so it is not that surprising that he is expected to lead The Bit O’Red out today.

Billy Dennehy has been one of the stand-out players in the Airtricity League this season and he is hoping to transfer that good form over to the international stage tonight.

It is quite common for the hardest-working amongst us to not get the kind of praise that they deserve and that is no different in football.

The ultimate honour for any player is to represent their country, although some get the chance to eclipse that by doing a little more.