John Tyther is one of the younger players in the Laune Rangers Senior Squad, but is fast becoming one of the key players in the team. He has won a number of medals coming up through the age grades, including three Mid Kerry Minor medals (2011-2013). He has won two Mid Kerry Under 21 titles including the 2016 championship, where he earned the Man of the Match award in the final. ABOUT YOURSELF Date of Birth: 30th May 1996 Height: 6’ 1” Occupation: Student First memory in GAA: Playing out the back of my cousin's house Childhood Hero: Declan O'Sullivan & Steven Gerrard Hobbies outside of football: Basketball, Soccer, Horse Racing ON THE BALL Any pre-match Superstitions: Always wear two pairs of socks Favourite Venue you have played in: Fitzgerald stadium Biggest Influence on your Career to Date: Family Most Memorable sporting moment as a player: Winning Mid Kerry Minor Championship 2013 Biggest Sporting disappointment: Losing to Stacks last year What skill do you work at most: Kicking with both feet OFF THE BALL In 10 years time I hope to be: Hopefully still playing with a few medals in my back pocket I there was a transfer market in GAA who would you sign for Rangers: Conor McManus What do you like most about GAA: The friends you make and playing in big games How would you improve the GAA: Have a definite off-season and no games after end of November FAVOURITES Favourite sport outside of Football: Basketball Favourite invention: iPhone Favourite Food: Roast Chicken Favourite Drink: Milk Favourite Music: Pop Favourite Movie: The Wolf of Wall Street |
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