Irish Wolfhounds Head Coach Ciaran O’Sullivan talking with players at the “Walk-Thru” before the game with Spain. Photo: Ian Humes
The time Ireland and the Netherlands met, in 2016, the game was postponed due to an electrical storm over the stadium, which started early in the third quarter.
“While both teams have evolved and the game has moved on, for those of us who were sitting in the stands that evening, looking at the spectacular light show above us, hopefully we will get some sense of closure,” added O’Sullivan.
The Irish squad has been preparing for the upcoming Euros at the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown and their ranks include an influx of players from the nation’s U19 team that recently played against Great Britain at the Global Ireland Football Tournament (GIFT) as part of the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic played annually in Dublin.
“The growth in the Wolfhounds player group is reflective of the growth of the game here in Ireland,” explains O’Sullivan. “American Football Ireland’s partnership with the NFL Steelers, Jaguars and Jets has boosted the youth game here. The senior Wolfhounds are benefiting from this growth as we welcome players who have graduated from our youth team. This injection of youth changes the dynamic in the team as it drives improvement and competition for places.
“All of the players, coaches and support staff are firmly behind our philosophy of growing the team and everyone is working together to improve on and off the field. The mix of youth and experience working like this results in a very exciting brand of football.
“We all want to play to our potential and put on a great show, however, the focus in this game is to come away with the points,” adds O’Sullivan. “For the fan of Irish football there is an opportunity to see our best players based here and abroad in action and a chance to see a game up close and personal. You get to see what the game is all about, hear the tackles going in and feel the hits.”
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