From refusing a Manchester United apprenticeship at the age of 15 to becoming a Liverpool and Ireland footballing legend, Ronnie Whelan's journey is an honest tale of putting hard work before talent, dealing with homesickness and staying grounded while at the pinnacle of one's game. Ronnie reflects on his memories of captaining Liverpool on the day of the Hillsborough disaster, how his 15 year playing career came to an end in just 10 seconds and he also delves into stories from the golden era of the Irish football team.
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