Waterford's Banville to switch to football

Waterford United striker PJ Banville has opted to put his soccer career on hold in favour of lining out for the Wexford gaelic football team this year.

Waterford United striker PJ Banville has opted to put his soccer career on hold in favour of lining out for the Wexford gaelic football team this year.

Wexford are in the hunt for a place in the National Football League semi-finals this year and Banville, 19, is hoping to catch the eye of manager Pat Roe after attending his first senior team training session recently having progressed through the Under 21 ranks.

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