A Minute With…Kevin McGovern

 

1. Name? Kevin McGovern
2. Age? 22
3. Playing position/role in club? Gk
4. Favourite film? The Notebook. Magical
5. Favourite song? Good Girl Gone Bad, Rihanna
6. Favourite food/meal? Anything vegan, I’m not fussy
7. Favourite holiday destination? Mallorca, the island of love
8. Favourite pitch to play on? Musgrave. I’m loyal
9. Favourite club memory? Anyone of Eunan’s pre-game speeches. Goosebumps
10. Worst club memory? Multiple underage final defeats
11. Unsung club hero? Dermot Harkin, amazing umpire. Gets you at least a point a game
12. Best player played with? Gerard Henvey, a two-footed defender. A joy to play with
13. Best match you were involved in? Fourth year Ulster semi-final, scored the winning goal with the last kick. Went on to win the lot
14. Favourite quote? “Centres don’t bring the ball up the court, point guards do (I’m a point guard)” – Jack Dowling, 2018. Or anything hunger-related
15. What other club do you like to see do well other than St Brigid’s? Leeds United
16. Favourite player growing up? Mark Viduka, special mention to Jermaine Beckford for that goal at United
17. Best trainer on the team? Easiest question of the lot to answer: Conor Taylor. There is no injury this man will not train through – an inspiration
18. Worst trainer on the team? Ruairi O’Neill, often shows up late. Too much of a show pony
19. Up and coming player to watch? Shane Boyle – pace, vision, power. Wow this man can play.
20. Favourite thing about the GAA? Winning
21. Where would you like to see St Brigid’s in ten years time? Dominating Antrim

By ccahill Wed 15th Aug