Welcome back to Ball at All Cost! We're doing it big this week with a very special guest, Danny O'Reilly, the father of Instagram-famous football talent, Mason O'Reilly.

Danny breaks down the crazy story of Mason's simple garden drills going viral and getting comments from stars like Neymar! Why is the system failing elite young players like Mason? Hear Danny's frustration with the "non-competitive" leagues in Ireland compared to the UK's demanding academy scene. We discuss the impossible choice Danny faced regarding a 4-hour daily round-trip academy offer and why talent isn't enough when opportunity is miles away. Danny shares the pride of seeing his gifted son prioritise setting up teammates over scoring goals.

Plus, we cover Movember, the latest Echo League news, and shout out our amazing listeners!

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