In a New York state of mind

Just when PJ Banville thought he was out, he was pulled back in. As soon as New York football boss Ian Galvin heard the former Wexford forward was visiting the Big Apple as part of his travels this year, he worked the charm offensive.

“I was here in the summer and I really liked it so I said I’d come back for a while. Ian was onto me and about playing.

“When the opportunity came I said, ‘Will I or won’t I?’ I love football that much. I did miss it as well. It’s hard just to not play football, to give up for one year and just do nothing.