This video of Roy resurfaces regularly and whilst on Talksport I was asked about it again, so let me address it once here on X. The next time I address it will be when it’s written down and it will form a part of a small chapter in an extensive book.
To give context to the Off The Ball clip, this was on the back of an emotional interview I did on The Late Late show with Ryan Tubridy when I spoke of some personal issues. I discussed my brother who had recently passed and other family issues which I won’t go into right now but were just as poignant.
I am an individual who stands up for what I believe is right, but there are others who struggle when people don't capitulate to them. The issue for those who make things up is ensuring there's no evidence to the contrary, and in this case, there is.
Make no mistake, when Roy crossed the line at Ipswich, I put him firmly back in his place and I was fully justified with my response. Many years later when he regurgitated his thoughts whilst we were on International duty with Ireland, history repeated itself.
When it comes to measuring a successful life based on awards and medals. I don’t require material possessions to demonstrate what I’ve achieved in life. I feel sorry for those who judge their worth and believe that they are superior to everyone else based on these things.
I’ve been able to live a dream and have a career at the very pinnacle of football, doing what 99.99% of the population will never get the chance to do. I have got a beautiful wife and amazing children who are my greatest achievement bar none.
As to all the other things that have happened in my career that nobody knows about, I can guarantee no player has trodden the same path. If and when I share my story, I’ll have to revisit places that I don’t particularly want to go back to.
Whilst this will shock most, I do believe it would be a valuable source of help to others.
Glenn Whelan has hung up his boots and has officially retired as a professional footballer at the age of 39. His last few minutes arrived at Bristol Rovers today, a club where he will continue as a first-team coach. Much respect for this great professional who has many great years ahead on the coaching side of things. Thanks for everything Glenn. 👏⚽️☘️🙌 #glennwhelan
pass on our best wishes @karen3403
Jack Grealish saying that Mahrez should have been taken off the pitch v Aston Villa because he was playing like Newcastle United’s player Miguel Almirón.
Bit harsh? Bit classless? #mcfc#nufc
1/3 Pls RT
Dunnamaggin GAA Last Man standing Fundraiser
Our Dunnamaggin Adult hurlers are running a Last man standing fundraiser for our new Gym and Ball wall.Want to be in with a chance to win €500??
Kicking off on 21st Jan.
In 35 years playing or watching football I never had the feeling that something wasn’t right. Yesterday I did for the 1st time. Played 1 minute over added time in 1st half and for no reason well past in the 2nd which cost Ireland a point, on top of a dozen dubious calls
Last Man Standing GW4 Update:
6 people were eliminated after the weekend, so there are 9 remaining.
GW5 matches run between tonight and Wednesday night, with 7 out of the 9 remaining players opting for Spurs.
1/2 Hi All, A big thank you to everyone who has supported our Last Man Standing fundraiser! A massive 193 people entered! GW1 turned out to be an unusual week of results with all “The Big Six” dropping points.
Our Dunnamaggin intermediate hurlers are raising money in order to purchase gym equipment for the coming year. Want to be in with a chance to win €500??
Kicking off on the 12th of December, we are running a last man standing competition
GAA managers around Ireland are just waiting the day they’re able to rip into one of their corner backs with a classic ‘you’re not social distancing now bai get tighter to him’