First steps along new path

A week spent on a coaching course in Dublin has proven to be an eye-opening experience.

This week I’m writing the column from Dublin, which makes for a very nice change.

Not that I’ve been at home putting my feet up. The FAI have arranged a combined Uefa A and B course here for international players and we’re very grateful for all the hard work by the association’s coaching division which has gone into making it happen. They’ve had to liaise a lot with Uefa to get clearance for this special course, but thankfully it has all come to fruition.