{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65dfc9aad88a940015a09a29/67d975018e0ad1dccd7c0f54?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Niall Quinn Part 1 - 35 Years Since Italia 90","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65dfc9aad88a940015a09a29/1742304424575-5dd6024b-55ef-478f-9950-7924fd3a6ad5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p>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:</p><ul><li>The move from GAA to soccer</li><li>His first big game and goal</li><li>His Dad's rather colourful view of his first time watching Niall play in England</li><li>Going back to education later in life</li><li>How he met his wife Gillian</li><li>The very tough days after retiring from playing</li><li>Footballers and divorce</li><li>His first punditry gig with SKY and Gillians advice</li><li>Having a privileged life and somewhat abusing it</li><li>The effect of alcohol</li><li>The call up from \"ruthless\" Jack Charlton</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced by Enda Grace at Dundara Television &amp; Media</p><p><br></p><p>Proudly sponsored by the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee</p>","author_name":"Mary McAleese & Mary Kennedy - Dundara Television and Media"}