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Jerry Fla in the Spotlight
by Trevor Hogan

In the first of a new series, Munster Player and our welcome columnist, Trevor Hogan, puts his teammates under pressure with a series of questions. Jerry Flannery (or Jerry Fla, if you prefer) answers the questions in the first of these articles. We hope that this new feature will be of much interest to our members.


©Inpho/Billy Stickland
Name   Jerry Flannery
Position   Hooker
Province   Munster
School   St. Munchins
Date of Birth   17\10\78
Height   5”10
Weight   16 stone

Personal
Star sign: Libra

Where and what age began playing rugby: I started playing rugby in Presentation RFC junior club when I was eight. My dad was president at the time.

What CD are you currently listening to: Sexual Healing Marvyn Gaye.

Favourite Film: Wild Things.

Last Book Read: 101 ways to please your lover.

Favourite Sports Book: Over the Edge by Laurence Taylor

Other Interests: Film Making, political activist, fine wine and good food.

Jerry Receives a recent Man of the match award. Jerry’s the good looking chap. ©Inpho/Billy Stickland.

Professional
First try scored: A spectacular forty yard dash against Garryowen under eights for Pres.

Worst Room mate experience: Dave Pusey’s constant flirting and sexual harassment

Nickname: ‘The Lil’ Homo’

Person that most influenced your career: Sean Conneely, my old teacher from St. Munchin’s.

Best advice you were given: Don’t leave a wet towel on your bed because you will get pneumonia. From my mother.

Advice you would offer young rugby player: Always wear protection.

Worst rugby injury and how it happened: Tore Hamstring running away from a certain teammate who shall remain nameless

Most admired opponent and why: Shane Byrne for proving that hookers can be sex symbols too.

Best Munster memory: The supporters on the way to Lansdowne road for last year’s European Cup semi final against Wasps.

Most atmospheric Stadium Played in: A packed Thomond Park.

Jerry makes one of the breaks that he is renowned for. Showing his usual determination. ©Irish Examiner

For what offence was your most recent squad fine: I was fined twenty euros for being too good looking last week.

What will your career be when you finish playing and what plans have you made in this regard: Film Director – I have already completed a number of projects, I am hoping some of them will be on your screen soon.

What sporting event would you most like to see as a spectator: Ladies Beach Volleyball in 2008 Olympics.
by Trevor Hogan
   
 
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Fans in Twickenham ©Irish Examiner

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CELTIC LEAGUE MATCH v LEINSTER

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