ROBBIE KEANE LAUNCHES THE 4th ACADEMY CUP TO BE HELD AT CRUMLIN UNITED FC
Robbie Keane and Crumlin United Chairman Martin Loughran announce the teams to take part in this years Robbie Keane Academy Cup.
Robbie Keane, former Republic of Ireland striker and Sean Hall, Managing Director of Manguard Plus offically launch the 2023 Robbie Keane Academy Cup to be held at Crumlin United FC.
The much-anticipated 2023 Robbie Keane Academy Cup has been officially launched.
The event, now in its fourth year, will take place across three days in April at Crumlin United FC.
Teams from Celtic FC, Shamrock Rovers, Benfica, Aston Villa, Wolves, Everton, Burnley and Crumlin United will participate in the tournament which takes place from the 28th to the 30th April.
Speaking at the launch of the event, which took place at the state of the art HQ of Manguard Plus, Ireland’s largest privately owned Irish security company who sponsor the event, Robbie Keane said the tournament is a huge boost to both Crumlin United FC and the under 12’s who are integral to the event
“I am delighted to be here today to launch the Robbie Keane Academy Cup, it is going from strength to strength and that is really heartening to see. Manguard Plus has a big part to play in this growth, they are a loyal supporter which is vital”.
“They, like me, believe in giving back. The kids playing at Crumlin United FC have the opportunity to play against teams from the big clubs and realise that they are every bit as good. I love this, as I didn’t have these options as a kid, we never had the chance to play against the big names and it is great to see them having the opportunity to showcase their abilities. My own young fella plays for the Academy. It is brilliant for Crumlin United FC; the lads put so much work and effort into organising the event. I just turn up but they do all the hard graft in the background”.
Contributors to the launch of the Robbie Keane Academy Cup enjoying some Green Screen moments with their Irish Hero!
“The fact that the kids enjoy it so much is integral to the tournament, they absolutely love it and their confidence grows and this is first and foremost”.
Sean Hall, Managing Director of Manguard Plus said
“We are delighted to be associated with this tournament, Crumlin United FC puts an inordinate amount of work into it, they work tirelessly and Robbie Keane is brilliant . He throws his weight behind it and it is great for the kids to see him promoting it so much. He is an absolute hero to them and gives them huge hope and confidence. I’m personally really looking forward to this year’s event, it’s shaping up to be some tournament”.
