John Fallon: To-do list swells for chosen one waiting in the wings

American influence and investment can turbodrive St Pat's while the Women's national league kicks off with Athlone the ones to watch.

UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Lee Carsley looks on prior to the International Friendly match between England U21 and Germany U21 recently. Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images.

Somebody, somewhere will be observing Ireland's game against Belgium later this month from afar with their mind busily contemplating changes they can't immediately enact.