| 1. Thanks for taking time out to talk to us. Tell us, how did you get started in football? |
| With my local team at home, Cloughleigh Celtic in Ennis. Played from under 10s to under 18. |
| 2. How do you prepare for a game? |
| Go for a walk with the dog, eat pre-match 3.30. have sleep then meet up for Home games |
| 3. What gloves and boots do you wear? |
| Uhlsport boots and gloves |
| 4. In your view, who’s currently the best goalkeeper in the world? |
| Buffon or Cech |
| 5. What is the most attractive aspect of playing football for you? |
| Training in the morning and the rest of the day off |
| 6. What do you do away from football to relax? |
| I travel down to Ennis when possible, just chill out with my girlfriend and family and walk my dog. |
| 7. Are you superstitious? |
| Bang on a wall or door twice. Kiss my Dad’s ring |
| 8. What do you think about the high salaries of modern players? |
| Best of luck to them. Not their fault |
| 9. Which car do you drive? |
| Peugeot 307 -Silver |
| 10. What is the last CD you bought? |
| Eric Clapton |
| 11. Do you follow a nutritional programme? |
| Just eat sensibly |
| 12. Do you like surfing on the internet? |
| No
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| 13. Is there anything you would change about your football career?
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| More medals |
| 14. What advice would you give to any young person who wants to become a goalkeeper? |
| Stick at it. There will be more highs than lows |
| 15. In Northern Ireland a lot of are goalkeepers do not receive any goalkeeping specific training did you have the same problem when you decided to become a goalkeeper? |
| Yes at first, but that has changed. I think a coach is needed to get the best out of you. On your own you can become lazy. |
| 16. How many times do you train a week, how is that broken down into sessions and who is your goalkeeping coach at the club. |
| Four times a week, plus a game on Friday. Sessions are Monday to Thursday mornings 10.30 to 12.00. Goalkeeping coach is Robbie Horgan |
| 17. What do you think about the standard of football in Northern Ireland/ Ireland? And would you like to see an all Ireland League? |
| Getting better all the time/Yes, why not. Can only be good for the country. |
| 18. What are your characteristics? |
| Down to earth lad |
| 19. What is your favourite holiday destination? |
| Turkey (Kasadasi) |
| 20. Are you a good loser? |
| At the end of the day it is only a game. There are a lot more important things in life. |
| 21. What other clubs have you played for in your career? |
| UCD/Shamrock Rovers/Dublin City |
| 22. What do you think before a penalty? Are you good at saving penalties and what technique would you use? |
| Watch their eyes. Have had a decent record over my career |
| 23. What’s your aim with your club this season? |
| Win the double. |
| 24 Did you find it hard leaving home to become a professional goalkeeper?/ What advice would you give to any young goalkeeper to help them prepare for this? |
| Yes, left home at 17/Just stick at it. The way the game is going there is a good living to be made from something you love to do. |
| 25. Which player of your team has the strongest shot? |
| Keith Fahey |
| 26. Who is the most famous person that you have ever met /or played football with? |
| Roy Keane/Played with Carlton Palmer. |
| 27. Have you any international caps? |
| Yes |
| 28. What is your favourite food? |
| I like a Chinese |
| 29. How long have you been a professional goalkeeper? |
| 13 years |
| 30. What height are you? /And do you think that height matters to become a top goalkeeper? |
| 5ft 11 in/To a certain extent |
| 31. What do you think of the Setanta Cup? |
| Very good competition. Playing different teams can only bring you on in the game |
| 32. What football team do you support? |
| Manchester United |
| 33. If you could go back and change any football decision in the world what would you change? |
| Roy Keane missing the Champions League Final in 1999. |
| 34. Who is the best player in the Eircom League? |
| Paddy McCourt (Derry City) |
| 35 Apart from yourself who is the best goalkeeper in the Eircom League? |
| Brian Murphy (Bohs) |
| 36. Describe yourself in five words. |
| Up for a laugh, caring, easy going, modest, funny. |
