Irish soccer legend Liam Brady has said he believes the lack of emerging soccer talent in Ireland is linked to Brian Kerr’s absence. Writing in his weekly Irish Examinercolumn Brady said Kerr’s absence from an active role in Irish football was having a negative impact and that he should be brought back into the fold. He writes: "Something has gone dramatically wrong in how we’re developing our young players. "I don’t think it’s any coincidence that this has happened since Brian Kerr was lost to an active role in Irish football. "For me, Brian Kerr is that man.

Source: Evening echo November 16, 2017 20:03 UTC