@cotts_john

@IrelandFootball International Lead Coach. UEFA Pro Licence

 Cork
Joined June 2014
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The 2026 National Pathways Programme (NPP) kicked off this week at the FAI National Training Centre 🙌 Following a successful pilot in 2025, the NPP now becomes an annual part of Ireland Football's player development pathway, reinforcing the Association's long-term commitment to identifying, developing and supporting the country's future international players ☘️ Set up as a three-day residential camp for high-potential boys and girls in Under-15 and Under-16 age categories, players will benefit from tailored coaching and experience a high-performance environment. Find out more 👉 fai.ie/latest/national-pathw…
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Squad update | Rory Finneran receives first senior Ireland call-up 🇮🇪🤝 The 18-year-old has traveled to Murcia, Spain, to link up with the squad following the withdrawal of Cardiff City defender Joel Bagan and Ipswich Town winger Kasey McAteer, who have both been ruled out through injury
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RESULT | #IRLU16 | 🇫🇮 1-5 🇮🇪 A memorable day for Corey Fay as he came off the bench to hit a 13-minute hat-trick against Finland 🎩 Corey also netted from 50 yards to add to goals from Archie Quinn and Blake Devereux Lynch 👏 #COYBIG
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REPORT | #IRLU16 | 🇸🇪 0-2 🇮🇪 Goals from Cormac Lowry and Michael McColgan see Ireland earn a 2-0 win over Sweden in the Netherlands It follows an equally impressive performance against Denmark on Friday 👏 📰👉 fai.ie/latest/report-bu16-sw… #COYBIG
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Ireland MU19s secured League A status despite a 2-1 defeat to Italy in Glasgow last night ☘️ Kian McMahon-Brown netted his second goal of the qualifiers ⚽️ 📝Report 👉 fai.ie/latest/report-mu19-ir… #COYBIG | #IRLU19
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Three quality finishes 👌🇮🇪 All of Ireland MU19s’ goals during the 3-3 draw with Scotland Finn Sherlock, Kian McMahon-Brown and Cillian Tollett all on target 🎯 #IRLU19 | #COYBIG
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RESULT | #IRLU19 | 🇮🇪 3-3 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 A thrilling game with our neighbours Scotland ends in a draw 🤝 Finn Sherlock, Kian McMahon-Brown and Cillian Tollett all on target ⚽️ Next up is Italy on Tuesday Report 👉 fai.ie/latest/report-mu19-ir… #COYBIG
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A 1-1 draw for our MU19s against Poland today, with Rory Finneran getting on the scoresheet ☘️ 👉 fai.ie/latest/report-mu19-ir… Next up, Scotland on Saturday 👊
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Proud and honoured to have been part of @IrelandFootball MU17 World Cup group. Incredible memories over the last 3 weeks shared with brilliant staff and an amazing group of players
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Congratulations to Irish head coach Colin O'Brien and former Avondale player and Avondale manager John Cotter on guiding the Ireland 🇮🇪 Under 17s to topping group one in FIFA Worl Cup Qatar 2025. ⚽️🇮🇪 . Good luck in the knock out stages .
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Our journey to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup 🇮🇪🏆 #COYBIG | #IRLU17 | #U17WC

Our journey to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup 🇮🇪🏆

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More than a club #20
Liverpool FC
@LFC13 Jul 2025
Oooh his name is Diogooo 🎶 Truly special moments at full-time ❤️
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💔💔💔 YNWA
Liverpool FC
@LFC3 Jul 2025
Our lad from Portugal. Forever ❤️
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Genuinely happy Liverpool celebrated Jota. Beautiful fan base thank you for treating our boy like the legend he was 💔
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Incredible moment for him after everything he has been through
talkSPORT
@talkSPORT31 May 2025
Six years ago, Luis Enrique's daughter Xana tragically passed away aged nine after a battle with cancer. 💔 Tonight, he's just won PSG their first ever Champions League and become the second ever manager to win the treble with two different clubs. 👏 No one deserves it more than Luis Enrique, Xana would be proud. ❤️
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CONFIRMED | Ireland MU17s’ World Cup Group for the U17 World Cup in Qatar 🏆 Colin O’Brien’s team have been drawn against Paraguay, Uzbekistan and Panama in Group J 🇵🇾🇺🇿🇵🇦🇮🇪 The Tournament begins November 3 #IRLU17 | #COYBIG
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John cotter retweeted
FIFA
@FIFAcom19 Apr 2025
Five nations will make history in Qatar by making their debut at the FIFA U-17 World Cup this year 🙌 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇮🇪 Republic of Ireland 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia
A picture collage of all the teams who have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025. Top-left: El Salvador Top-right: Fiji Centre: Republic of Ireland Bottom-left: Uganda Bottom-right: Zambia

ALT A picture collage of all the teams who have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025. Top-left: El Salvador Top-right: Fiji Centre: Republic of Ireland Bottom-left: Uganda Bottom-right: Zambia

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Brilliant to be involved with the @IrelandFootball MU17’s who have qualified for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup. Incredible group of players and staff to share the experience with 🇮🇪
Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪
@IrelandFootball25 Mar 2025
Congratulations to Ireland Men’s Under-17s who have qualified for the U17s World Cup in Qatar 🏆 A fantastic achievement by Head Coach Colin O’Brien, his players and staff ☘️ They’ve done our country proud 🇮🇪 #COYBIG
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Wishing Ben Dumigan the very best after his retirement from football at the age of 16 due to a diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Ben is a former Ireland Boy’s Under-15, Under-16 & Men’s Under-17 international after progressing through the ranks of Cork City’s academy We’re all with you, Ben 💚
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Desperately sad news for someone to receive however Ben has great support through his family and his club @CorkCityFC
Cork City FC
@CorkCityFC8 Mar 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we today confirm the retirement of young 16 year old defender, Ben Dumigan. At the end of January, whilst undergoing medical tests in advance of signing for Bundesliga club Hoffenheim, Ben received a diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Full story 👇🏼 corkcityfc.ie/blogs/news/clu… #CCFC84 🇮🇹
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