I couldn’t commit to more time with Naas but my short stint in Kildare was one of the best things I ever did in my football career
Naas manager Philly McMahon ponders his options during the Kildare SFC final against Athy in Newbridge. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
One of the unexpected treats of being a club manager this year was the gluttonous portions of football I consumed over the last six months. This was a culture shock.
Sitting down on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and taking in a couple of games was never my thing. Not as a kid, not as a player, not as an analyst.