Former Linfield and Glentoran striker eager to see others emulate his Canadian odyssey: ‘I would definitely say go for it'
Former Linfield and Glentoran striker Daryl Fordyce is encouraging coaches and players from Northern Ireland to broaden their horizons as he continues his coaching career in Canada.
The Belfast man is assistant manager of Valour FC, and while he's focused on that role, he can feel excitement building ahead of the 2026 World Cup kicking-off in the United States, Canada and Mexico in the summer of 2026.
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