Ireland Update.

Talking of Gordon Strachan in my last post seemed like another one of those strange coincidences that sail by on the maelstrom of life. Within ten days the master of the quick word, “Velocity”, returns to management at the expense of Gareth Southgate.

My personal view on the firing of managers before all the leaves have fallen from the trees can be found elsewhere on this blog but it is of interest in this case because Strachan reveals his round the world plans were shortened to just California and Galway.

The new Middlesbrough gives me the following travel advice for my forthcoming road trip round the Emerald Isle by Car Hire, Ireland.

"I drove round the west coast of Ireland in the summer. It rained every day but it was stunning."

So that will be a camera and some waterproofs to add to the packing list then!