Former defender Johnny Flynn says the emergence of full-time football in the Irish League is inspiring the next generation of young players.
Flynn is currently head coach at Andersonstown Community Football Club where he works with kids across a range of age groups, many of whom hold dreams of becoming professional footballers in years to come.
The 32-year-old's own career included spells across the water with clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Ross County and Falkirk. He then returned home to the Irish Premiership with Cliftonville, Ballymena United and Portadown.