Tyreik Wright is forging his own path having idolised fellow Ovens man Liam Miller and partnered Adam Idah to All-Ireland athletics titles.
That effort might lead Ireland under-21 international Wright leaving Aston Villa before his contract expires next year - the Corkman has thrived on first team football in League Two's Colchester United.
As an avid Manchester United fan, Wright says that former Ireland midfielder Miller, who sadly died in 2018, was an inspiration as he looked to make his way in the game.