Age a 'big issue' as Beggan admits NFL dream is over

Rory Beggan said his technique could have been better, he pointed to his age as 'definitely a big issue'.

DREAM OVER: Rory Beggan (Scotstown, Monaghan) pictured at the launch of this year’s AIB Club Championships. Pic: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rory Beggan says his NFL dream is over and reckons that his advancing age was a 'red flag' when it came to teams thinking about signing him.

The Monaghan goalkeeper missed the entire National League campaign as he was taking part in the International Player Pathway programme having earlier impressed at the NFL combine.