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Did you know that 75 per cent of teams in the English Premier League have a chiropractor or osteopath as part of their set-up working alongside physiotherapists to keep their players in the best shape possible in managing injuries and for preventative care? In fact many of the world's most prominent athletes use chiropractic care to help their recovery and fitness, including Michael Phelps, Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, Cristiano Ronaldo and Venus Williams.

Just before the conversation ends Tony Morley, the gifted Aston Villa league and European Cup winner, talks about the privilege of knowing Eamonn Deacy.

Mark Herrick’s passion for the Galway United cause endures. Part of John Caulfield’s able backroom team since the summer, Herrick is delighted to be involved in the SSE Airtricity League again,

“I just felt really sorry for someone in their peak in whatever code it was,” one of Galway’s most versatile and accomplished sportsmen Seamie Crowe says about the past 16 months.

Recently turned 18 years of age, Dylan Gavin has much to celebrate on his journey to being a successful professional footballer.

RONAN FAGAN

Ten inspirational young sports persons from the Athlone environs who all have excelled in their chosen field were introduced to the public at an Ambassador launch night held in Athlone Regional Sports Centre.

A trailblazer in the world of women’s sport, professional footballer Cora Staunton made a welcome return to her alma mater, Athlone Institute of Techology, where she met with students and sporting aspirants as she discussed her recent autobiography and spoke of her off and on field achievements to date.

Connacht coach Andy Friend is prepared to "roll the dice" in his selections this week ahead of the Dragons' visit the the Sportsground on Saturday.