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"THE GREAT SOCCER DEBATE" |
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“The Great Soccer Debate” Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise Thursday February 23rd, 7.30pm Panel John Delaney, C.E.O. Football Assoc. of Ireland Damian Richardson, Manager Cork City FC Noel King, Manager International Women’s Team Gerry Mc Dermott, soccer correspondent The Irish Independent Fintan Drury, FIFA accredited sports agent MC: Jimmy Magee of RTE This debate will focus on various issues, some of them local, in seeking to provide answers as to how soccer participation can be strengthened. Topics for discussion include: •Where is the FAI Technical Development Plan at? •How is the science of coaching impacting on the game? •How can soccer be better promoted to minority groups – women, People with disabilities etc? •Redevelopment of Lansdowne Road/ hire of Croke Park •What are the prospects for our senior team? •The influence of agents & the media on the game •How can eircom league clubs be more successful in Europe? •What resources/funding is needed to achieve these results? Tickets €20 (with all profits going to the promotion of soccer locally) *All clubs who take 5 tickets will be put into a draw for free sports equipment For tickets and further information please contact Laois Sports Partnership Tel. 0502 71248 email:
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