The Interview
While I was working in New York I had the privilege of meeting a lot of football players who were over to play weekend games in the New York Championship. One of those who was kind enough to take time out for an interview with me was Ballindine’s David McDonagh.
David McDonagh Interview
JR. What has been the highlight of your career so far David?
DMcD. John, the highlight of my career by far has to be winning the National League Title with Mayo last year.
JR. What state is your present club (Davitts) in at the moment?
DMcD. We are in a very poor state at the moment but we’re sure we’ll bounce back.
JR. Did you play underage football for Mayo at any stage?
DMcD. No and I’m proud of the fact.
JR. What age were you when you began to take your football seriously?
DMcD. I was 21 John.
JR. Who are the influential players in the Mayo squad at the moment?
DMcD. Noel Connelly, Noel Connelly and Noel Connelly!
JR. Do you think Mayo will win the All Ireland in the next few years?
DMcD. I think Mayo will bring Sam home in the next 5 years.
JR. Mayo’s Under 21 stars have showed promising signs this year by reaching the All Ireland Final. Who do you tip as our next up and coming star or who should we look out for?
DMcD. Conor Mortimer
JR. How did you rate John Maughan as a manager?
DMcD. John Maughan was a very good coach and was a great influence in my career.
JR. Dave, you are a schoolteacher, how do you find trying to fit in your work with your commitments to the Mayo team?
DMcD. I find it very easy as I finish work every day at 4pm.
JR. Do you get a lot of criticism and abuse as a County player?
DMcD. Every County player gets abuse and criticism but you must learn to cope with it.
JR. In the past Mayo have received a lot of criticism from RTE sports pundit, Pat Spillane, Do you think Pat was fair in his criticism of Mayo?
DMcD. I think Pat is a very good pundit and his criticism was justified.
JR. Do you enjoy coming out to play football in New York?
DMcD. Yes I really enjoy it.
JR. How do you rate football out here at the moment?
DMcD. The football over here at the moment is very good, the only thing that needs improving is the standard of refereeing.
JR. Do you think Galway will win the All Ireland Final?
DMcD. It would be nice to see Sam coming across the Shannon.
JR. Who’ll win the Premiership?
DMcD. Liverpool !!!!!!!! – sorry wrong answer Dave!
I’d like to thank Dave for his time in taking this interview and I’d like to apologise to Currane.net and also to Dave for not having this on earlier – due to an unknown technical fault some of this interview was lost.
Please contact me at my Currane.net e-mail address if you want to see the uncut version of this interview and we will negotiate a nice deal of money thank–you.
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