The Boys From Anfield will have to survive without me from here on in. I’m off, going back to my roots. I’m switching sides.

There are two teams based on the northside of Dublin currently playing in the two divisions of the League of Ireland, Shelbourne and Bohemians. Shels are based in Tolka Park, on Richmond Road. Bohs play their home games in Dalymount Park, Phibsboro. I’ve always preferred the intimacy of Tolka Park to the more expansive Dalymount and so there it is, Shelbourne are my new team.

Currently they lie second in Divion 1, looking good for a run at promotion to the Premier Division. They face Treaty United on Friday evening in Tolka. I have cleared my schedule and am available for selection. I have also subscribed to the Shels online newsletter. What more can I possibly do?

Over in the world of music I have put the finishing touches to my first attempt at writing a song. If anyone would like a listen just drop me a line.

That’s all the goss for now, a bientot mes amis.