Hughie O'Reilly

Hugh 'Hughie' O'Reilly was a Gaelic footballer and manager of Cootehill Celtic GAA Club and the Cavan county team.

Playing career The Cootehill clubman is the only man to be involved in all of Cavan's Senior All-Ireland Championship victories. He played and won 2 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medal in 1933 and captained Cavan to victory in the 1935 final. Hughie also featured on the 1927 All-Ireland-winning junior team.

Management career He completed a record of three All-Ireland senior titles in 1947, '48 and '52 in the space of five years and National Football League titles in 1948 and '50 as manager for Cavan. Cootehill Celtic GAA's pitch in the town is named after him.

As a disciplinarian, he emphasizes training in the basic skills of catching, kicking, and passing the ball. Hughie had 28 famous tips, many of which are still valid today.

1. Play your own area 2. Goalie, keep backs in position 3. Full backs, clear ball to wings 4. Backs mark closely, but at the same time dominate play 5. Backs keep between opponent and goal 6. Half backs place forward with clearance 7. Backs meet in coming forwards 8. Always mark free kicks 9. Never let the ball hop 10. Never turn your back on the ball 11. Two kicks are greater than one 12. Get in front of your opponent 13. When not in possession, get into position 14. Keep up pressure 15. Don't hesitate to shoot inside 30 yards 16. Shoot for points, goals will follow 17. Move into position for pass 18. Full forwards remember half forwards 19. Play ball on the ground 20. Go forward to meet the ball 21. Kick ball before being tackled 22. Always play the ball 23. Avoid clashing 24. Keep trying 25. Remember your opponent is getting it as hard as yourself 26. Keep moving all during game and take deep breaths 27. Get off the ground when about to receive a knock 28. Go out and win but for God's sake, play the game