The Hunt for Trivela: Late night Zoom calls, fantasy budgets, hugs and kisses with Hull City's owners, Sven and the Brazilian Ronaldo too
The story of Drogheda United's arduous search for fresh investment ended in 2023 but the club's journey to that point was fraught with the possibility of a disastrous misstep.
Conor Hoey remembers all too well. The curious looks, raised eyebrows, rolling eyes and quizzical faces. What was needed was something concrete, but all he could provide at the time was more something theoretical. Exciting, yes, but it required imagination; a suspension of belief.