Don't Trust Saudi Princes... Especially in Lifts! The Eamonn O'Keefe Story

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Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the remarkable story of former Ireland footballer, Eamonn O'Keefe. Born in Manchester in 1951, Eamonn appeared destined for greatness before a broken leg in a training match appeared to end his career. He regained fitness and form in the non-league before making a shock move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. There Eamonn made friends with a Crown Prince, lived a lavish lifestyle and, as we discuss, was eventually propositioned by the Chairman of his club. Never has the phrase 'I love you' been as problematic as when it happens by a Crown Prince, whose drunk, and part of a country which criminalises LGBTQIA+ groups.  Eamonn returned to England and began his career (Again!). He eventually signed with Everton and got his first Ireland cap before FIFA banned him for two years... Is Eamonn's football's most unlucky player or the most determined man on Earth? You decide!

Shoutout to Fintan Kiernan for tipping us off to this story.
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