“My weekends were obviously taken up with matches and the little free time I had available to me. I’d take my computer with me to away games so I could edit my films. It was all a bit exhausting but it was exciting too.
All the same, I’m relieved that my life is not as hectic now and I’m pleased that I’ve chosen football. My employers backed my decision and they told me that the door will be open for me whenever I want to go back to directing. ”
His talent between the posts also made his decision easier. Standing fully 6’4 tall, Halldorsson is an all-round goalkeeper and the undisputed No1 in an Iceland team that has yet to concede a goal in the EURO 2016 qualifiers.