Colgan ready to savour his long-awaited opportunity

INTERNATIONAL recognition was so long coming to Nicky Colgan that he is now determined to savour every moment of it.

But his thoughts, when yesterday promised his first senior international start against Australia, were for his late father, David, who missed out on the excitement.

“He died a few years ago” said the Drogheda-born goalkeeper, “and I’m just sorry he is not here to share this experience. He was a big influence on my career and I’ve waited 12 years since I first turned professional for this moment.”