Cobh Ramblers manager Stephen Henderson believes Ireland's success at Euro 2016 will paper over the cracks of a poor system that does not help young players develop and many of the issues facing the League of Ireland.
In a full-on Twitter rant, Henderson outlines his issues with development, the upset at Athlone Town's current predicament and having been punished for speaking out about the development curriculum.
He also took aim at Ruud Doktor, who is the FAI's High Performance Director, claiming he does not have a clue of Irish culture dictating a plan that does not suit the country's people.
Twitter is about opinions & thoughts . Here are mine based on my experience of football in this country .
— Stephen Henderson (@HOTSHOTZ2) June 26, 2016
@HOTSHOTZ2 nobody in a position to do so really really cares about football in this country of ours .
— Stephen Henderson (@HOTSHOTZ2) June 26, 2016
@HOTSHOTZ2 I personally , failed my A licence on 2 occasions because I did not agree with elements of what I was told .
— Stephen Henderson (@HOTSHOTZ2) June 26, 2016
@HOTSHOTZ2 we are potentially a great football nation regardless of our size but only when we get people involved who genuinely care
— Stephen Henderson (@HOTSHOTZ2) June 26, 2016
@HOTSHOTZ2 I was personally charged for bringing the game into disrepute because I aired the need for "rest "as part of our Dev curriculum
— Stephen Henderson (@HOTSHOTZ2) June 26, 2016
@HOTSHOTZ2 I sincerely apologise for my language but if broke my heart to see this happening in our league to our people even if we won
— Stephen Henderson (@HOTSHOTZ2) June 26, 2016
The points made might be valid and Henderson appears to be a passionate football man but the comments are likely to get him in hot water with the FAI.
