Alan Reynolds: 'I was happy the fans vented at me rather than them'

He’s ultimately responsible and, as cutting as the flak was, he was prepared to be the punchbag instead of players.

VENTED AT ME: Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds is 50 games into his reign and is happier than ever. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Fifty league games into his spell as Bohemians manager and Alan Reynolds couldn’t be happier.

Second in the Premier Division table, technically they could join leaders Shamrock Rovers at the summit by beating the Hoops next Monday and winning their two games in hand.