O’Connor’s bronze ‘only the beginning’
“To win a first show jumping medal is something I always proclaimed we could do. But this is only the beginning, the first step in a greater plan. To build on this achievement is possible. We have always got good support from the Irish Sports Council and the Olympic Council of Ireland, and we have achieved what I always knew was possible. The structures are in place and, with a carefully implemented plan, I feel we can qualify a team for the Olympics in Rio and truly deliver on our potential,” said Splaine, who declined to outline his position on his future, with his contract expiring at the end of the year.
The Corkman made his comments ahead of today’s nations cup contest at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show and a day after O’Connor praised the manager, saying “he is extremely fair and he will do what he feels is correct and not be swayed by anybody”.
