Niall McNamee
Name: Niall McNamee
Club: Rhode
Date of Birth: 21/10/1985
League Debut: 01/02/2004 v Donegal
League Appearances: 90
Championship Debut: 25/05/2003 v Laois
Championship Appearances: 36
Occupation: Company Director with Twelves
Schools/College Attended: Ballybryan N.S., St.Mary’s Edenderry, UCD
Position: Corner forward
Weight: 13.5 st
Height: 6ft 2”
Achievements with club to date: 7 senior county medals, 5 u21, 2 minor, 2 u16, 2 u14, 3 u13, 2 u12, 3 u11
When and where did you first start playing football? My back garden when I was 3 or 4
Biggest influence on your football career: Parents, brother and Stephen Darby
What sporting event would you most like to attend? Super Bowl
To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning
Favourite Venue: Croke Park
Favourite G.A.A. player: Maurice Fitzgerad
What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Russel Wilson
What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Losing
Toughest player to mark in training? Joey O’Connor/Sean Pender/ Brian Darby/Johnny Maloney
Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Bernard Allen
Favourite holiday destination: Australia
Favourite Food: Steak
Favourite Drink: Coffee
Favourite Music: Love all types
Favourite Film: The Social Network
In ten years time I hope to be: Retired
One thing you may not know about me…… I’m a pretty decent cook
