There is a feeling Ireland is booming, that Ireland is doing well and so people are staying. “In terms of Brexit specifically, it is hard to say that there is an actual effect from it. We need young London-born players playing for London because there are not as many Irish lads coming over but also because it gives them (the London born players) an identity. “Have I seen animosity towards people of Irish descent because of Brexit? I keep reminding them of the point that it is not the Irish border in Ireland that is the problem.

Source: Irish Examiner April 13, 2019 03:22 UTC