Having regard to statements released on Thursday 5 August 2010 by Dundalk Football Club and Dundalk Football Club manager, Mr Ian Foster, I feel it necessary to clarify my position.

The situation is that for reasons which were mutually beneficial to the club and myself it was agreed last month that my contract would be cancelled.  At that stage I had not been contacted by any other club and had intended to retire.  However, shortly after it became public in the media that I had been released, and was therefore a free agent, I received a call from Mr Michael O'Neill, Shamrock Rovers manager, who offered me an opportunity I could not turn down.

I have always had the utmost respect for Dundalk Football Club and their supporters and I am very disappointed that any adverse allegations are being made.  I am happy that I have always acted properly, fairly and within the rules of the Association.

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