How local boy O'Reilly took centre stage at Man City The FA Cup final between Manchester City and Chelsea on Saturday will be a thrilling conclusion to a season that has seen Pep Guardiola's side push for a treble.
Amidst all the glamour and excitement, one player stands out as a beacon of hope for English football: 21 year old Nico O'Reilly.
O'Reilly's impressive rise through the ranks began at an early age when he was spotted by Garry Riley, who discovered him while watching him play for Moston Tigers and Failsworth Dynamos.