This terrible war deeply troubles me..I wish I had worn Artem's jersey on TV

DRIVING home from Derry last week, 1 broke down in tears three times and had to pull over to sort myself out.

- STUART BYRNE

I don't mind admitting it. My head was spinning with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it's had a profound impact on me.

I've mentioned before I'm an old war buff fascinated by all things World War II.

I know it's an odd interest but there you go.

But a fascination with history is one thing. What's unfolding right now - the sheer terror of it - is another.

It was forefront in my mind at the Brandywell as it had all kicked off in Ukraine the day before.