Mr. Fran Gavin:

It is an excellent point and I was one of those kids who returned. I was lucky enough as we had a family business and I went into it. I had a career in the League of Ireland. Now the League of Ireland is a great platform for those kids to reinvent themselves mentally, physically and as players. Many of our clubs are now linked to third level education and other education pathways so if those kids do not make it in football, they have an opportunity to become much more rounded individuals and make a life outside football. There are only so many kids who can make it. The clubs are very focused on education; education and sport is a great mix and clubs are now embracing that.