The full interview can be seen below:
Q&A
ISBV: On How did your deal to sign for the Sky Blues originally come about?
GD: I had just finished a 2 week trial with Kilmarnock when my agent got in touch to say Coventry were interested in me. Once I heard that, I was straight over for a trial and they said they wanted to sign me up immediately!
I was a guest in the Directors box with Ray Ranson for the Notts Forest game on the 28
th December and I signed a 3 year deal in early January and will be at the Ricoh until June 2013.ISBV: How are you settling in at Coventry off the pitch?
GD: I'm settling in fine. I have my own apartment now in Leamington Spa. A lot of the players live around there.
ISBV: Who amongst the team do you get on with best?
GD: I get on very well with Carl Baker and Michael McIndoe. In particular Carl because we both started at the same time. He also picks me up for training as I don't have a car yet!
ISBV: How do you rate Chris Coleman as manager?
GD: Great manager, he's very experienced and very encouraging. He wants to get the best from his players.
ISBV: Have you set yourself any personal targets/goals for the remainder of the season?
GD: I would like to score at least 5 goals and get more game time.
ISBV: Do you think reaching the Play-Off's is a realistic target this season?
GD: Yes, why not! It should be our aim.
ISBV: What Premier League and League of Ireland team do you support?
GD: The Red Devils and Shel's. The rest of my family support Leeds!
ISBV: What did you think of Irelands performance against Brazil recently?
GD: Only got to see the first half. I thought it was the best they have played in a long time. Less said about the second half the better!
ISBV: How do you think Ireland will fair in Euro 2012 qualification campaign?
GD: Yeah, should do well and will qualify.
ISBV: Has Trappitoni come knocking on your door yet? (You were FAI schools international of the year in 2005)
GD: No, not yet! My goal would be to get a few caps under my belt by 2012.
Gary was on a 6.30am flight out the next morning and straight to Ryton for training. So on that note, we presented Gary with a club polo shirt and plan to meet him again after the Preston game when we do our presentation.
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