Fermanagh Junior team vice-captain Conor Love has waited longer than most to make his Super Cup debut. 
The right winger was selected for last year’s competition but had to return home on the eve of the tournament due to illness, missing out on the opportunity to represent his county. 
His long wait will finally be over when they take to the field on Monday, and he can’t wait to get into the action.
“This will be my first year playing and I’m really looking forward to it,” he said. 
“We have been training really well so far and hopefully we will get up there and win a few matches.”
The 15 year old played last season with Ballinamallard in the National Youth league but has spent most of his footballing life with Enniskillen Athletic. 
He is also a talented Gaelic footballer and is a regular with Enniskillen Gaels, and he acknowledges balancing Gaelic and soccer can be tricky at times. 
“I just have to talk to both managers and see what the craic is,” he said. 
“Most years it is hard to balance but you always have a priority. 
“Obviously my focus has been on the Super Cup for the minute and for the last couple of months.”
Conor has been delighted with how preparations for the tournament have gone, and reckons he and his teammates are going to be in peak condition to make an impact at the tournament. 
“We have had a lot of coaches coming in including Harry McConkey who has done some great stuff with us,” he said. 
“In the matches we have played some excellent football. 
“We were unlucky to lose twice against Donegal but we have played well and have won five out of our seven matches so far. I think we are well prepared.”
With confidence high, Conor is hopeful they can surprise a few people with their results. 
“Against Strikers I think we can do well and Dundalk is one we think we can win,” he said. 
“Of course Swindon are a very good side and it is always nice to play against one of the big teams. 
“The way our pre-tournament matches have been going I really think we can get a good win against Dundalk and at least a draw against Strikers, and then we can see what we can do against Swindon,” he commented.
With the big kick off only a few days away, Conor admits to a few nerves, but does not think that will adversely affect his performance on the pitch. 
“You are always going to have some nerves but I am quietly confident,” he said. 
“We have a good team and there is nothing really to get nervous about. The big crowd will only spur me on. The last couple of matches there have been a big enough crowd, and we have played better football in front of them,” he stated.