Anything that comes up in the assembly that is likely to lead us closer to the Republic of Ireland -- we will block these, we will vote against them, and we will endeavor to stop them.

I don't think they rely on us a whole lot but every time we can chip in a goal it definitely helps. Some guys, that's their major role to contribute offensively but, at the end of the day, we have to once in awhile get our team on the board.

It's good I'm going to be out a little longer. Because when I come back, I'm going to have to play how I was playing. I can't shy away just because of what happened.

He works so hard. It's even hard to swallow because he keeps himself in such good shape.

I was disappointed when I got sent down, but I had to wait for the opportunity to present itself. I hope to bring something to the table. I'm really, really happy to be back. I'll play whatever role they want me to.

If Mr Trimble is still blissfully unaware of the unionist reaction on the doorsteps, then he is in for a bigger shock than many in his own party would have him believe.