Jason McAteer: Episode 64

Jason McAteer is a former Irish international and Liverpool footballer and this week he joins Jarlath to talk about his incredible story which took him from studying graphic design in college to playing for Ireland in the World Cup. Jason discusses valuing hard work over talent, battling depression, why modern players don't see the real world as well as how he always found the English football team boring. 

Jason also gives his thought's on what he believes to be the problem with Roy Keane. From discussions on playing up to his 'Trigger' character to comparing the dictatorship-style management of Graeme Souness to the man-manager style of Jack Charlton this interview truly has it all.

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