No throwing in the Towell as Bradley bond burns bright

If the rumour mill were to have come to fruition over the winter, Richie Towell might have already joined a plethora of clubs in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier and First Divisions.

Or if other stories percolating around social media were to be believed, the boots have been hung up and swapped for slippers to kick off a life in retirement.

However, neither is the case. Towell might not have signed for a new club since his time at Shamrock Rovers came to an end but he has absolutely no intention of retiring.

The six-time LOI title winner with Dundalk and the Hoops joined the RTÉ Soccer Podcast this week to cast his eye over an enthralling weekend that saw the lights go out (and come back on thanks in no small part to the input of a member of the Tolka Park faithful!) and the league up in lights as a record attendance took in a Dublin derby at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

"I think if you listen to the rumours, I'd probably be retired as well," the 33-year-old midfielder said.

"I've heard so many different rumours, it's been a bit crazy I have to say. But no, I haven't retired and I obviously haven't signed for anyone.

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"I've had a few offers but nothing that suits me and mainly my family. I have a wife and two little girls that are my priority now, so I need to make sure that decision is right for me and at the moment, I haven't really had that opportunity.

"At the moment, the body and the