Episode 55: Ronnie Whelan

The scorer of one of Ireland's great goals, the six time first division winner, a three time FA Cup winner, a four time League Cup winner, a super cup winner and a two time European Cup champion - Ronnie Whelan is on the podcast! Ronnie talks to George Hamilton and Connor Phillips about his extraordinary career. From beginnings at Home Farm, Ronnie talks about his love for Man Utd and how he almost signed for Celtic. He talks about his time at Anfield, early success at club level and how he ended up becoming one of Jack Charlton's favorites. Ronnie talks about playing for Jack Charlton, how it differed from his club football and how he had to get used to it quite quickly. Putt 'em under pressure! An great goal against Luxembourg was his first Ireland goal - listen to George Hamilton relive that goal and then the big one. Against the USSR at Euro '88 he played one of the greatest goals scored in the green jersey - was it better than Van Basten's? Find out how Ronnie feels! Hear George Hamilton and Ronnie literally relive it and find out how it fall feels many years later. An amazing career and a great life story. To contact The Podcast or to leave a question for the lads: itsThere@fiocar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices