It will be difficult to let go but it is going to happen sooner rather than later in my case.

I am hugely proud to have played for Ireland.

Arsenal's defence will be a worry going forward

I find the growing intervention by the football authorities in strictly footballing matters a rather worrying trend.

That kind of natural understanding doesn't develop naturally

I never felt I would be part of the international scene for 50 caps in my wildest dreams.

I became more confident within myself and matured as a person and become a little bit more opinionated - maybe the lads might say a little bit too opinionated for their liking but that is just a natural progression for a player.