On January 31st, 2021, Coach Mac’s dearest friend Paul Flynn died suddenly in Queens New York. Paul was the proprietor of Flynn's Garden Inn, Sunnyside. He is the beloved father of Stephanie and her husband Stephen, and Jack Flynn. Also left behind are his loving brother Kevin and his wife Ann Marie.

Born on the 4th March 1954, Paul was an incredibly gifted footballer with the sweetest left foot. He was fast, technical, played with vision, and was a prolific goal-scorer. He was good in the air and brave in the tackle.

In honor of his memory, each year Leslie and I wish to offer a full scholarship to a Cobra player. The scholarship shall last for one soccer calendar year, Winter One 2023 to Winter One 2024, and will cover everything, including all tournaments. At the end of the calendar year, a new player may then apply for the award. The scholarship shall run for perpetuity. I wish to thank 2022/2023 recipient, Maddy, for embracing the opportunity to honor Paul’s memory.

Coach Mac and Paul grew up together, played football together, lived in Amsterdam and New York together, followed Everton together, and were just two good mates. All who knew him and loved him will dearly and sorely miss Paul.