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‘Danny,’ smiled Mick. ‘I want you to meet Mr Jenkins.’
Mick had rung Mr Jenkins the week before the final game and explained why Danny had missed his training session with the development squad. Mr Jenkins agreed to come and watch the game, but Mick thought it would be best if he didn’t say anything to Danny just in case it interfered with his game.
‘Great game, Danny,’ said Mr Jenkins and he reached out to shake Danny Wilde’s hand.
Then Mr Jenkins turned towards Jonathon.
‘And you must be Jonathon, Danny’s cousin.’
Larry had been proudly bragging about his son.
‘It’s clear to see after that game that talent runs in the Wilde family! We’ve another training session coming up soon, boys, and I’d like if both of you could be there,’ continued Mr Jenkins, then he smiled, and looked at Mick, ‘I’ll be in touch,’ he said, and bid them farewell.
Danny and Jonathon rejoined the celebrations with the rest of the team knowing in their hearts that this victorious day was just the beginning of great days ahead, for all the Wilde boys, on the Little Croker.
About the Author
JOE O’BRIEN is an award-winning gardener who lives in Ballyfermot, Dublin. He is the author of three books about GAA player, Danny Wilde: Little Croker, Féile Fever and Tiger Boots. He is also the author of the popular Alfie Green series for younger readers.
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