Owen Heary who was a loyal dedicated servant of the club on the pitch is now the man in charge and last year steered them to safety after a brush with relegation.

They hope the signing of the experienced Jason Byrne will bring goals while Aidan Walsh could be steadying influence at the back.

Heary was always honest on the pitch and he’s honest off it as well, as he proved once again when talking to me at the SSE Airtricity league launch.