Why I stayed on

The 34-year-old returned to the panel for last year’s Championship having taken a sabbatical in 2012.
After consulting with new manager Paul Bealin who set him up with a new fitness trainer in Dublin, he elected to remain on board.
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SUBSCRIBEThe 34-year-old returned to the panel for last year’s Championship having taken a sabbatical in 2012.
After consulting with new manager Paul Bealin who set him up with a new fitness trainer in Dublin, he elected to remain on board.
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