Members focus with Mick Connell

Where do you live?
Mount Merrion but formerly Braemor Avenue Churchtown.

How long have you been following rovers?
From about the mid '70's just before Giles took over, probably 1974/1975

How did you start following rovers?
All Churchtown, Dundrum, Nutgrove, and adjoining areas were Rovers hotbeds and I was brought along to my first game versus Waterford in Milltown 1970 I think. The crowds were still very big then and I was hooked. Unfortunately with the advent of TV footy in the '70s the crowds fell away.

Who do you go to the games with?
I now go with my son Andy and a few other mates.

How long are you a member?
Since day 1. I can honestly claim to be the first name on Jack Wilsons's piece of paper in Belfield that night.

Do you helpout in any way at Rovers?
I help out on turn-stiles and the lotto stand as much as I can.

What does being a Rovers member mean to you?
Q what does being a Rovers member mean to you?
I have always wanted to be able to give something back to the club for the wonderful memories and friends it has given me and it makes me hugely proud to be able to rub shoulders with other members and to say that I help keep Irelands most famous football club alive.

What is your favourite Rovers memory?
Hard to pick just one, probably the Judges decision last Friday.

Tallaght?
The promised land, no where else in Ireland could rival this area for Rovers home. Please God the GAA won't appeal and we can see the builders back on site early in the new year.