I never felt I would be part of the international scene for 50 caps in my wildest dreams.
I enjoyed seven years at Wimbledon and there were high and low points.
That kind of natural understanding doesn't develop naturally
I am hugely proud to have played for Ireland.
Arsenal's defence will be a worry going forward
Looking back I find it hard to believe that I could forge a career in anything other than football but I didn't do too badly in my final exams and there were a few business-related courses that interested me.