Richard Dunne keeps son away from ‘factory’ system

Should Tayo Dunne emulate his father Richard by developing into an Ireland international, then his grounding within the learning environment at Monaco will be key.

Not that his eight-year-old is getting pressurised by his Dad, who wouldn’t mind him taking an interest in strumming a guitar.

Dunne is now almost two years retired and living in Monaco, where the lifestyle, as well as their ethos on guiding the next generation of footballers, suits him perfectly. He never shared the desire of his contemporaries Robbie Keane and Damien Duff to venture into coaching and what he’s observed in recent years not only vindicates that decision but concerns him about the future.