Caulfield focused on the big prize

AVONDALE United manager, John Caulfield, reckons his team possess the hunger to repeat the glory of 2006 and retain the FAI Carlsberg Intermediate Cup against first-time finalists, Bangor Celtic, at Turner’s Cross tomorrow (kick-off 3pm).

Five years into his tenure as Avondale boss, Caulfield has brought unprecedented success to the Ballintemple-based club, including Munster Senior League First and Premier Division titles as well as landing last year’s blue-riband national trophy for amateur clubs.

The former Cork City striker, who enjoyed golden days at Turner’s Cross during a long and distinguished League of Ireland career, says winning the Intermediate Cup is the “highest accolade one can achieve at this level”.