Roz too busy on the pitch to find love

Model Rozanna Purcell has no time for a boyfriend — but she has fallen for an entire football team.

The leggy 22-year-old only has eyes for the Newtowncashel GAA team since signing up to the hugely popular RTÉ series, Celebrity Bainisteoir.

The former Miss Universe Ireland said she has gained 32 brothers since she took on the team in Longford for the reality show.

And the Tipperary girl said she fits right into the football team as she is the quintessential tomboy.

She said on 2fm’s Tubridy: “I am kind of really like a big lad. All of the guys know now. I eat more food than them and go out training with them.

“I really like to get down and get my hands dirty on the pitch.”

Despite being one of the country’s most sought-after models, she said she hasn’t had a boyfriend since she entered the Miss Universe competition in 2010.

“I haven’t had one since Miss Universe Ireland. I think it’s a curse.

“It was two-and-a-half years ago. I suppose to be honest I actually haven’t met anyone that I would actually give up my time for.

“I’m extremely busy and I don’t think I have time for a boyfriend. I’m not searching. There is no pressure. I’m only 22. There’s loads of time.”

And she said coaching the 32 Longford GAA players for the television show ranked right up there with modelling in the Miss Universe contest.

“Out of everything I have ever done like Miss Universe, Celebrity Bainisteoir has been one of the most rewarding because it’s like I have adopted 32 new brothers.

“They are like brothers and are so protective of me and slag me so much.

“I have to say I’ve never felt I had more friends in my life and they are all so genuine.”

This year the series takes on a new twist with each famous face going head-to-head with a household name from their own world.

Roz is pitted against partner of soccer star Stephen Ireland, Jessica Lawlor.

Jessica is coaching Ballinore GAA in Waterfall, Co Cork.

Their contest has been dubbed the “Battle of the Babes” by the station.

* The new series of Celebrity Bainisteoir will kick off at 6.30pm on RTÉ One on Sunday.