The champions, St Pats, face a tough opener when they take on Cork City at Turner Cross.

Ireland international Keith Fahey is among the Saints ranks this year and as we saw last weekend in the Presidents cup he’s ready to make an impact upon his return.

Former Home Farm, St Pats, Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers defender Stephen McGuinness now heads up the P.F.A.I while Roddy Collins is in charge at Derry City.

I had a chat with Stephen about the state of the league but first Roddy makes a cameo and tells us his aims for 2014.