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Virgin Media Sport Stories

In-depth detailed discussions with some of the greatest names in Irish sport on their careers and life away from the sport.


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    22:08||Season 1
    WWE superstar Sheamus sits down with Will Dalton to share his incredible story and rise from amateur wrestling in town halls around Ireland to the very top of the WWE.

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  • 24. John Aldridge | Part 2

    43:18||Season 1, Ep. 24
    Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 2, Aldo looks back on his brilliant international career. From his first meeting with Jack Charlton 1986 to his retirement ten years later, and Euro 88, Italia 90 and USA 94 in between, there are some wonderful stories from Ireland's halcyon days on the international stage. His spell with Real Sociedad is also discussed as well as his time as player, player-manager and then manager at Tranmere Rovers.
  • 23. John Aldridge | Part 1

    46:14||Season 1, Ep. 23
    Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 1, Aldo talks about his humble beginnings in football, from non-league sides around Merseyside to signing for Newport County before a great spell at Oxford United and landing his dream move to his beloved Liverpool. In a club career that included so many highs, the horrors of Hillsborough are also discussed.
  • 22. Philly McMahon

    46:39||Season 1, Ep. 22
    Former Dublin footballer Philly McMahon discusses his journey of self-sacrifice, his sense of identity and the impact of personal tragedy on his career.
  • 21. Eamon Dunphy

    45:55||Season 1, Ep. 21
    Tommy Martin chats with the indomitable Eamon Dunphy about his childhood, his life as a footballer and his successful career as a journalist, radio host and TV pundit.
  • 20. Dermot Gallagher

    46:07||Season 1, Ep. 20
    Tommy Martin meets former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher, who discusses growing up in Ringsend before becoming one of the most recognisable officials in English football.
  • 19. Roddy Collins

    47:25||Season 1, Ep. 19
    Roddy 'The Rodfather' Collins sits down with Tommy Martin to discuss love, family and his tumultuous career dedicated to the beautiful game.