Meyler hails dad’s huge influence

David Meyler does not have to look far for advice on handling the big occasion.

Meyler hails dad’s huge influence

The Hull City midfielder will today walk out at Wembley to face Arsenal in the 133rd FA Cup final, an event that will garner a global television audience of over 500 million.

But the most important spectator will be Meyler’s father, John, the former Wexford and Cork hurler the player cites as the single biggest influence on his soccer career.

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