Festive footy keeps Irish exiles busy

It may be a time of the year for family, fun and festivities, but try telling that to the many Irish footballers based abroad who regularly miss out on the magic of Christmas.

More than 100 players will forgo their turkey dinner and get an early night as they prepare for a bumper fixture schedule during this holiday period. So how do they deal with that each year? We caught up with three players to find out.

Stephen Dawson (Barnsley)