Niall Quinn is a national hero. From the hallowed turf of Lansdowne Road to the boardrooms of Irish football, his impact on the beautiful game is nothing short of legendary. A towering presence on and off the pitch, Niall’s journey from goal-scoring hero to visionary football executive is a story of passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the sport.In this first part of a very special podcast to commemorate 35 years since the glory days of Italia 90, Niall chats with the two Marys about:The move from GAA to soccerHis first big game and goalHis Dad's rather colourful view of his first time watching Niall play in EnglandGoing back to education later in lifeHow he met his wife GillianThe very tough days after retiring from playingFootballers and divorceHis first punditry gig with SKY and Gillians adviceHaving a privileged life and somewhat abusing itThe effect of alcoholThe call up from "ruthless" Jack CharltonProduced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television & MediaProudly sponsored by the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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