Fagan, Michael 'Spike'
October 25, 1991
Name: Michael 'Spike' Fagan
Date of Birth: 28/4/1960
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 11 st 2 lbs
Club: Mullingar Shamrocks
County: Westmeath
Honours: U-14, Minor, U-21 and 3 Senior Football medals. Represented Ireland v. Australia in 1986, 1987 and 1990 - received Man of the Match award in 2nd test in 1986. Railway Cup medal and Leinster J2 rugby medal.
Place of employment: Fagan Office Supplies (family business).
Inter county debut versus: Wicklow
When: 1982
Where: Newbridge
Favourite grounds: Cusack Park, Mullingar and Croke Park
Toughest opponent: Dermot McNicholl
Favourite position: Left half back
Sporting ambition: To win a Leinster medal if not an All-Ireland
Do you play any other sport: Rugby and soccer.
Boyhood heroes: Paddy Cullen and Bobby Doyle
Favourite player at present: Greg Blaney
Sporting yarn: This is a true story about a friend of mine who always supported Mullingar Shamrocks and one day he was shouting at all the refs' decisions In his eyes the ref was giving every decision to the opposition. Eventually the ref got fed up with the abuse and came over to Mick and said "Is it me or you that is refereeing this game?" And Mick says "neither of us".
Biggest influence on career: My father and brother Patsy.
Ways of improving the game: Promote the game more in the weaker counties and improve the referees on rules.
Any dislikes about the GAA: Standard of refereeing
Best game seen: Dublin v. Kildare in League Final
Best game played in: 2nd Test v. Australia in 1986.
Hopes for '92: To win a Leinster medal with either club or county.
Advice for young players: Play football for as long as you can.
Taken from Hogan Stand magazine Date: 25th October 1991
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