"I was blessed to become a footballer” | Paul McGrath on addiction, Sir Alex Ferguson & Aston Villa

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @filwarby632
    @filwarby632 Месяц назад +306

    Paul McGrath was an unbelievable player. Right up there with the likes of Franco Baresi and Paulo Maldini.

    • @matty6762
      @matty6762 Месяц назад +12

      Absolutely 💯

    • @jkutv
      @jkutv Месяц назад +11

      God.

    • @josiahjames429
      @josiahjames429 Месяц назад +6

      Definitely

    • @gar8860
      @gar8860 Месяц назад +23

      That game against Italy at the USA 94 World Cup….sensational performance

    • @mrpotato442
      @mrpotato442 Месяц назад +15

      Agreed...for anyone that hasn't seen it watch his performance vs Italy in the World Cup in 1994. Still the best defensive display I've ever seen to this day.

  • @EoinFe
    @EoinFe Месяц назад +139

    An Irish legend and a true gentleman! Wishing you all the best Paul and was always great to watch you play.

    • @CEO786
      @CEO786 Месяц назад +3

      Thanks appreciate it .

    • @DerekHarrison-d5d
      @DerekHarrison-d5d Месяц назад +1

      Paul was an absolute legend.Him and Martin Buchan in their primes would have been a formidable central defensive partnership for United.His autobiography was an eye opener,but it showed what he overcame to become the player he became.A true legend.

  • @blockysplacocker
    @blockysplacocker Месяц назад +74

    Paul is loved and worshipped as God down the Villa from old supporters like me who watched the great man play, to the younger Villans who know his name and hear the stories. Personally i have never ever seen a player who could read the game better than Paul. A true giant and legend of the game.

  • @geoffhindley9402
    @geoffhindley9402 Месяц назад +38

    He had nothing to prove to united fans .we loved him. Absolute warrior..

  • @kerrymandanny8135
    @kerrymandanny8135 Месяц назад +115

    That Ireland Italy game in 94 was the best performance ive ever seen. From a player with bad knees hungover he gave the Italians nightmares.

    • @Standard_Jay
      @Standard_Jay Месяц назад +4

      McGrath was pushing 35 at the time too

    • @thebillryan
      @thebillryan Месяц назад +4

      Was truly masterful in controlling the wonderful Baggio. One of the greats. And a lovely man.

    • @IrelandFAI
      @IrelandFAI Месяц назад +1

      We will never forget!

    • @Sean-ts8lp
      @Sean-ts8lp Месяц назад +1

      Got babb a move to Liverpool on back of it

    • @colloquialsoliloquy6391
      @colloquialsoliloquy6391 Месяц назад

      He had a pass that I still can figure out.
      The ball came to him quickly at knee height ,and he just took all the power out of it and flicked it to Irwin at RB.
      Pretty much Rio and Vidic rolled into one player.

  • @py2007
    @py2007 Месяц назад +31

    I met him in Dublin airport. All I could say was thank you. His eyes watered as he said thank you back

  • @danielhill4245
    @danielhill4245 Месяц назад +60

    No Paul - Football was blessed to have you. My footballing idol. You were an unbelievable footballer.

  • @Cornerstone-z4d
    @Cornerstone-z4d Месяц назад +22

    Dear Mr. Paul McGrath,
    I read your autobiography as a child. Your victory over alcohol addiction is an inspiration to me. Now, as a doctor, it serves as a guide in treating my patients. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your world with us.

    • @jerryoshea3116
      @jerryoshea3116 21 день назад

      @@Cornerstone-z4d His first Book ' Back from the Brink' is one of the rare Sports Bio's,where it's actually worth reading..He was a rare footballer,with fantastic ability ( Absolutely Top class) and then u thrown in how he was raised,his doubt&, uncertainty, addiction and the problems with his knees,it makes hard reading,but a book u can't put down...And with that said the guy is modest& humble,he basically apologizes for being present..So I would def recommend anyone to read that book ( and if he a new one i'll buy that as well)
      p.s I do hope he's doing o/k?

  • @rigsby1454
    @rigsby1454 Месяц назад +48

    An absolute giant. That performance against Italy in 94 is an all timer. The best defender

  • @belfastconor8521
    @belfastconor8521 Месяц назад +55

    Paul looks great and very healthy! Great to see. 🇮🇪

  • @ehsansabaghian5617
    @ehsansabaghian5617 Месяц назад +61

    You can see, hear and feel his tough life journey. He is a man who has rediscovered life and himself. Respect.

    • @Dontbeasheep33
      @Dontbeasheep33 Месяц назад +5

      He obviously suffers with severe social anxiety & also an alcoholic to boot. Have to feel for him, imagine how much better he would have been if he was super confident skipper type. What a player he was.

  • @rob1969in
    @rob1969in Месяц назад +55

    I remember the documentary about Jack Charlton's fight with dementia and the smile that came across his face when he saw a video of Paul, poor Jack's memory had gone but he had a brief recollection of his time with Paul ,it was lovely,and shows what Paul meant to him.

    • @Colin_Power
      @Colin_Power Месяц назад +4

      @@rob1969in yeah that was a golden moment impossible to fake. The love was massive between those 2

    • @simonkyle2009
      @simonkyle2009 Месяц назад +4

      I remember that , couldn't recolect anybody Italia 90 but remembered paul , very heart warming monent

  • @Nykona-Sharrowkyn
    @Nykona-Sharrowkyn Месяц назад +26

    I am a United supporter and absolutely loved watching Paul McGrath play, he was a brilliant center back

    • @Withcare111
      @Withcare111 Месяц назад

      A United supporter ?haha 💩

  • @ryanc9754
    @ryanc9754 Месяц назад +30

    One of the best defenders of all time, let alone premier league era. People who dont think hes not the best premier league cb havent seen him play. Guy was literally world class.

    • @Colin_Power
      @Colin_Power Месяц назад +2

      in terms of timing and reading the play he was prime cannovarro level but add physicality and (noone can explain it ) speed

  • @skyliner6785
    @skyliner6785 Месяц назад +25

    When I get asked best defender ever Paul's my answer every time no thought needed

  • @davehopkin9502
    @davehopkin9502 Месяц назад +39

    I had the honour to watxh Paul at Villa Park many many times, I have never seen anyone read the game so well.... Thnaks for the memories Paul, you deserrve every blessing.

  • @usandusonly32
    @usandusonly32 Месяц назад +35

    Absolute legend. Also very good job by the interviewer. He really did his research and asked intelligent questions

    • @Ben_B_Artist
      @Ben_B_Artist 20 дней назад

      He also touched on sensitive subjects with grace as well.

  • @tomh3877
    @tomh3877 Месяц назад +23

    One of the best and most loved irish players of all time. An absolute legend of a man. Great to see in such great spirit. One day at a time Paul ✌️

  • @jamiedeamer5765
    @jamiedeamer5765 Месяц назад +23

    I first started going to Spurs around 10 or 11, I always remember standing behind the goal the first time we played Villa. I was blown away how easy he made football look, the ball or players just couldn't get passed him. He never seemed to break stride and had one pace through out the game. He was always two steps ahead of everyone else of the pitch. Every year Villa came back he was the same if not better. Easily one of the best players I've seen, massively underrated great to see him getting recognition.

    • @Dontbeasheep33
      @Dontbeasheep33 Месяц назад +1

      One of the greatest games readers. He was never out of control on a pitch, his positioning was one of the greatest ever seen. A skill not many have had or understand even to this day

    • @cleehomes
      @cleehomes Месяц назад

      I remember the first time watching him at Old Trafford when I was a young lad when we played against Newcastle and he just made it look so easy! Such a blessed player!

  • @CraigHiggins-n2f
    @CraigHiggins-n2f Месяц назад +45

    In the worlds best all time 11 for me, what a player

  • @robertlaw1788
    @robertlaw1788 Месяц назад +34

    Pound for pound arguably the best signing Villa ever made, I liked Paul before he joined us and was so happy to have seen God play for Villa, an absolute top player and a lovely bloke. UTV

    • @mrpotato442
      @mrpotato442 Месяц назад +4

      I'm an Irish Man United fan and was at the game with my Villa friends on Sunday Robert. Ye definitely have given him the adulation he deserves with the murals around the stadium and hats off to ye for that. It's not an exaggeration to say he sits at the same table as Maldini, Terry , Baresi, Van Dijk, Cannavarro etc. An absolute colossus.

    • @thefeckineejit264
      @thefeckineejit264 Месяц назад +1

      @@mrpotato442and I would bet that all those mentioned would put Paul sitting at the head of the table, they had that much admiration for him as a defender.

    • @markrooney537
      @markrooney537 Месяц назад

      Love how much villa fans still love him

  • @Macca-rb5ok
    @Macca-rb5ok Месяц назад +101

    The greatest defender - bar none - of the Premier League era. Absolutely world class.

    • @paudieglynn3438
      @paudieglynn3438 Месяц назад +1

      Van Dijk is better by a country mile and I'm Irish

    • @ryanjohnston7844
      @ryanjohnston7844 Месяц назад +3

      Not as good as stam.

    • @eoincasey5461
      @eoincasey5461 Месяц назад

      tell me you know nothing about football without telling me you know nothing about football​@@ryanjohnston7844

    • @eoincasey5461
      @eoincasey5461 Месяц назад +29

      ​@@paudieglynn3438doesn't matter where you're from... You're obviously only a kid and never seen Paul play.

    • @tashale76
      @tashale76 Месяц назад +9

      God

  • @gordonward5050
    @gordonward5050 Месяц назад +9

    Simply the best defender I've seen man of the match week after week

  • @leejohnson3209
    @leejohnson3209 Месяц назад +66

    It can't be underestimated just how good he was, he was a rock at the back for Villa. His knees were shot and he never really ran faster than a jog for the last few seasons. But made the game look easy because he just saw the danger so early, he rarely had to run. But his performance for Ireland in 1994 v Italy is probably the best individual defensive display I've ever seen.

    • @owen753
      @owen753 Месяц назад +5

      Agree. He was unreal that day. Stopped everything. Immense. I'll never forget that match.

    • @only1icon1801
      @only1icon1801 Месяц назад +4

      Considering he had bals-palsey in his shoulder as well in that game, he was truly outstanding

    • @liamlynch9359
      @liamlynch9359 Месяц назад +6

      Franco Baresi said after the match that it was the greatest defending he ever seen on a pitch.

    • @rorydoyle5107
      @rorydoyle5107 Месяц назад +5

      It can't be overestimated*

    • @leejohnson3209
      @leejohnson3209 Месяц назад +2

      @@rorydoyle5107 It must not be underestimated, one might say it can't be underestimated...
      But it certainly can't be overestimated...
      Correction duly noted!

  • @johnadams20132013
    @johnadams20132013 Месяц назад +36

    Met him twice in Wexford he doesn't live too far away from me wished me happy birthday a couple of times as well. He's a class act

    • @dazza4345
      @dazza4345 Месяц назад

      Yes i met him in Wicklow about 20 years ago.Absolute gent.

  • @stephenturner6075
    @stephenturner6075 Месяц назад +6

    This guy was some player, he was world class. Paul McGrath always comes across as a very polite, humble decent human being. His book is a fantastic read and i would love to have a pint or ten of Guinness with Paul... from a Rangers supporter.

  • @L3n1n99
    @L3n1n99 Месяц назад +30

    As a younger Villa fan… I didn’t have the opportunity to watch him live. But man.. from what I’ve hear from fellow Villa fans.. this man was just CLASS.

    • @danielhill4245
      @danielhill4245 Месяц назад +3

      And Ireland. He is a legend for the national team as well. Had Baggio in his pocket in 1994.

    • @Alienjujitsu
      @Alienjujitsu Месяц назад +2

      Yes he was Lord McGrath UTV 💜💙🦁

  • @JPWrightVoiceActor
    @JPWrightVoiceActor Месяц назад +10

    The story of Van Basten and Gullit waiting outside the dressing room for his jersey is iconic !

  • @fmully1429
    @fmully1429 Месяц назад +5

    What a wonderful human being. No matter what team you support, you've gotta love paul, one of the Greats.

  • @rossmurray6979
    @rossmurray6979 Месяц назад +5

    I watched him at Derby at the end of his career . He didn't train but was the best player on the pitch

  • @roryodwyer
    @roryodwyer Месяц назад +9

    An Irish National hero. Universally loved, and what a player. USA 94 v Italy is written in folklore. I'll never forget that day.

  • @cathalbrendankelly1892
    @cathalbrendankelly1892 Месяц назад +29

    Even the great Roberto Baggio after that famous World Cup opening round game in The Giants Stadium NY 94 sent a letter that was published in the match programme of McGraths testimonial in what was then Landsdowne Road four years later, expounding how brilliant a defender McGrath was. We only watched and admired him. Real football players understood how great he was.

    • @deppresedonion6320
      @deppresedonion6320 Месяц назад +9

      Baresi chased him down for his jersey after the game in 94 and in 88 Ruud Guilt & Frank Rijkaard were outside the dreesing room arguing about got his jersey . Mark Bosnich was on a podcast he said he played with John Terry Marcel ,Desailly , Rio Ferdinand he named another few maybe Jaap Stam and he said none them came close to McGrath.

    • @Colin_Power
      @Colin_Power Месяц назад

      @@deppresedonion6320 he often did the work of 2 men

    • @Colin_Power
      @Colin_Power Месяц назад +1

      @@deppresedonion6320 as in he'd be man marking someone but still sweeping up and covering fullbacks and helping in midfield. Im not even exagerating

  • @alexavfclineham7301
    @alexavfclineham7301 Месяц назад +3

    Criminal that no one ever mentions him in Premier league best defenders. He may not be as decorated as others but he was every bit as good as a footballer. Way ahead of his time and would be a monster in the modern game.
    Oh and to villa fans jim walker is not an unfamiliar name, another legend of a man.
    Up the Villa God

  • @garypritchett8136
    @garypritchett8136 Месяц назад +5

    Legend isn’t a strong enough word to describe him. I was lucky enough to see most of his games for Villa home and away. He’s looking well in this interview, the Villa fans worship him. What days they were. Ooh Aah Paul McGrath!

  • @Dontbeasheep33
    @Dontbeasheep33 Месяц назад +8

    Absolute COLOSSAL of a player.

  • @pauldyer7437
    @pauldyer7437 Месяц назад +6

    As a Utd fan, gutted he left , was a monster ! But give him his dues, played brilliantly for the Villa and deserved everything that came his way .

  • @markshields5883
    @markshields5883 Месяц назад +7

    What a player , in his prime he would have walked into any team in the world

  • @danno5142
    @danno5142 Месяц назад +21

    Legend . And a Top top player

  • @eoincasey5461
    @eoincasey5461 Месяц назад +17

    Irelands greatest ever footballer.

  • @nordicdusk
    @nordicdusk Месяц назад +1

    One of my football heroes I absolutely love this man. Paul and the whole Irish team gave this country so much joy during 1990 and 1994 World Cups it was an amazing time. Apart from the fact he was an amazing footballer what a real gentleman. Thanks Paul for everything you did.

  • @babyrne78
    @babyrne78 Месяц назад +4

    The black pearl. What a player and what a man.

  • @mccabedave
    @mccabedave Месяц назад +7

    Thank you for your honesty and sincerity. I hope your journey is an example to,young players today. You are and will always be a Villa legend.

  • @williamharrison7797
    @williamharrison7797 Месяц назад +4

    Paul was and still is a hero to me as a Man United fan

  • @cobrafroch3280
    @cobrafroch3280 Месяц назад +3

    Met him yrs ago, absolute gentleman, and what a player

  • @padraiglocke8844
    @padraiglocke8844 Месяц назад +39

    When I was a child he came to my former home town of Tralee to do a Fai Coca Cola clinic, I went up to him and said “Ooh ah Paul McGrath, Ooh ah Paul McGrath! “🇮🇪 I’ve his signed jersey framed in my house here in New York to pass down to my American Kids!!!!!!

  • @MarkPettifer
    @MarkPettifer Месяц назад +6

    Truly loved and worshiped by us Villa fans. ❤

  • @markovilla1
    @markovilla1 Месяц назад +1

    Followed Villa home and away all the time in the early 90s before moving overseas. Not only was I lucky enough to see him play week in, week out but, I actually realized AT the time how good he was ... so often in life you find yourself really appreciating great things in retrospect but not with God... we ALL seemed to understand it, right there in the moment.

  • @Frostyvrmonke123
    @Frostyvrmonke123 Месяц назад +3

    Excellent player and even better human being.
    Everyone speaks about Italy in 1994 and rightly so. Because he marked Baggio (worlds best player at the time) its never forgotten.
    But his performance v Norway in the game after was every bit as good or better. Could play anywhere. A diamond

  • @anthonyjtracey
    @anthonyjtracey Месяц назад +1

    Unbelievable player for club and country. Unbelievable human, humble, open, honest, always love listening to Paul…

  • @wzz2891
    @wzz2891 Месяц назад +5

    The best defender in Premier League history. Certainly Aston Villa's best ever player.

  • @mastemawolfesq.2408
    @mastemawolfesq.2408 Месяц назад +7

    Absolute Legend! A great players player and ambassador for the sport!

  • @bewleyberry
    @bewleyberry Месяц назад +5

    1994 Giants Stadium v Italy is the finest solo defensive performance I've seen my life.

  • @encorefootball
    @encorefootball Месяц назад +3

    Legend. Fantastic player in his prime.

  • @davidmackeown9318
    @davidmackeown9318 29 дней назад +1

    Ooo aaa paul mcgrath. What a player and a true genleman. Legend.

  • @matt_jersey6229
    @matt_jersey6229 Месяц назад +23

    Paul McGrath my lord, Paul McGrath,
    Paul McGrath my lord, Paul McGrath,
    Paul McGrath my lord, Paul McGrath,
    Oh lord, Paul McGrath...
    Up The Villa

  • @backpackingireland8624
    @backpackingireland8624 Месяц назад +1

    What a player. Got himself together and looks amazing . Love this honesty. For Ireland in the top 4 , Keane , Brady , Whelan . Arguably the greatest PL centre half .

  • @darrenmooney6167
    @darrenmooney6167 Месяц назад +1

    What an unbelievable Human being, a true Gentleman 👏

  • @athlone1975
    @athlone1975 Месяц назад +2

    What an extraordinary footballer Paul was. A hero here in Ireland and a legend at two giants of English club football. Come across as a lovely humble person.

  • @briansterenberg2979
    @briansterenberg2979 Месяц назад +3

    When Ireland beat Italy at Giants stadium in World Cup USA 94 McGraths ability to handle the likes of roberto baggio was absolutely astounding. The best defensive performance I had ever seen and a very nice, humble and admirable person

  • @jimbowen2142
    @jimbowen2142 Месяц назад +3

    Paul. You are felt in the heart's of all Villa fans. We all love you, you loved us. You are a villa legend. On a personal note, you are a Amit your faults. We all have faults. Thankyou for the memories. ❤❤

  • @banares6880
    @banares6880 Месяц назад +4

    Unbelievable player was Paul absolute legend and icon god bless brother wish you the best for the future

  • @michaelfawole9974
    @michaelfawole9974 Месяц назад +1

    Arsenal supporter here, I loved watching Paul play, efficient and pure class..

  • @scottheritage4545
    @scottheritage4545 Месяц назад +1

    Absolute gentleman.
    Lovely fella.
    And what a player.
    Thanks,Paul.

  • @JohnHookings-b8y
    @JohnHookings-b8y Месяц назад +4

    My 8 year old grandson often chants "Ooh Aah Paul McGrath" . What a legend!

  • @brenkelly1474
    @brenkelly1474 Месяц назад

    I met him twice over the years...an absolute gentleman...honestly..we chatted about football and other things...so quietly spoken and gentle....what a footballer.!

  • @SPerill
    @SPerill Месяц назад

    Legend, when he talks you stop everything your doing and listen. Such a gentle soul off the field and a fierce competitor on it.

  • @paulfitness5157
    @paulfitness5157 Месяц назад +8

    "Paul McGrath is my Dad " This was my chat up line to girls when I was growing up in Dublin

  • @TheIkaraCult
    @TheIkaraCult 24 дня назад

    We were blessed to have you Paul.
    Thank you for everything.

  • @hoogenband0110
    @hoogenband0110 Месяц назад +3

    I was at a sports quiz at a bar in CORK city (Roy Keane's hometown and a bar he'd have frequented on many occasions) in April 2005. Guest of honor at the event was Ronnie Whelan. When asked who the best player he ever played with was, Whelan paused for 10-15 seconds (partly because of the din of voices chanting: "KEANO, KEANO, KEANO", before Whelan said: "I played with and against so many great players. But, if I had to choose one player above all the rest, I'd have to say: PAUL McGRATH." Enough said.

  • @Wol-X7
    @Wol-X7 Месяц назад +2

    I’ve had the pleasure seeing this guy play and he was immense… the best defender I’ve ever seen and he’ll always be know. As God at VP 💜

  • @TheHiltonblake
    @TheHiltonblake Месяц назад +1

    Liverpool-fan, here... Great player of his generation.. Grew up watching him play for a very strong Villa-side in the early 90's..

  • @ArmyofLove
    @ArmyofLove Месяц назад +2

    This man is a beautiful soul.
    If Ireland football association make sure Paul is involved in the squad for international matches, they would have such a better chance of success with the love and knowledge he possesses in truck loads.

  • @paulwhite2533
    @paulwhite2533 Месяц назад +2

    what a fantastic chap....what a career.....lovely fella

  • @KayHannon
    @KayHannon Месяц назад +4

    It was a pleasure to watch him play for Aston villa happy days Good luck for the rest of your life ❤

  • @only1icon1801
    @only1icon1801 Месяц назад +13

    Met him once, he was so humble and down to earth, the man is truly a beautiful enigma. Thank you for everything Paul
    You'll always be God to us Villa and Irish fans 💜💙💚🤍🧡

  • @billybigtime2808
    @billybigtime2808 Месяц назад +1

    Great interview. Respect to the man asking the questions he did that to perfection

  • @corkboy4523
    @corkboy4523 Месяц назад +1

    The guy is an introvert who used alcohol as a crutch as a way of fitting in in an extroverts world. Unfortunately it lead to addiction but he seems to have gotten on top of it thankfully. Lovely man and a truly great player.

  • @darrenwoolley8433
    @darrenwoolley8433 Месяц назад

    Paul God McGrath's my favourite ever player I've been privileged to meet the great man he's such a gentleman.

  • @richardwhitworth4122
    @richardwhitworth4122 Месяц назад +2

    John Motson described McGrath's performance as outstanding in the 85 FA Cup Final against a treble chasing Everton team. He was Man of the Match that day when United were reduced to ten. Big crowd favorite at Old Trafford he would have walked into this current side of today.

  • @QuentinKarentino
    @QuentinKarentino Месяц назад +1

    Before my time sadly, but i often watch old games, clips, compilations, this man did things you'd never see the top crop do these days, some lad. UTV

  • @thehumblegent
    @thehumblegent Месяц назад

    A fantastic time to be a MUFC supporter. Fair play to Paul McGrath, a United legend for those of a certain age. Peace and love

  • @StuartCumings
    @StuartCumings Месяц назад

    great guy and humble and battled his demons and 100% respect too him

  • @gerardoconnor2793
    @gerardoconnor2793 Месяц назад +1

    The Pearl of Inchacore Big Paul McGrath could play anywhere with no knees he was that good God bless Paul and may you have many years of good health

  • @fogmasterfresh
    @fogmasterfresh Месяц назад +2

    I've said it before and I'll say it again, Paul McGrath should read every audiobook, a voice like velvet

  • @Energyflash1979
    @Energyflash1979 Месяц назад

    And the football years were just part of a life in which he is a real inspiration to anyone with addiction issues. He wrote about his battle with imposter syndrome in his book "back from the brink". He doesn't know it but he has helped me through a lot. Thanks Paul.

  • @mrpotato442
    @mrpotato442 Месяц назад +1

    Im an Irish Man United fan and was at Villa Park on Sunday with my Villa friends. Great to see the different murals and tributes of him around the stadium. He's on the Mount Rushmore of Irish football and it is definitely not an exaggeration to say he is up there with the best ever defenders like Baresi, Maldini, Terry, Ferdinand, Van Dijk etc.

  • @paulbrown2532
    @paulbrown2532 Месяц назад

    Absolute legend and gentleman met Paul before at a book signing in maynooth years ago absolutely friendly down to earth man. Wishing you all the best Paul.

  • @MarvinofMars
    @MarvinofMars Месяц назад +1

    I will always place " Jack's Army " as the reason for what lifted Ireland from a head down sub servant country, too punching above its weight.
    Paul McGrath was a front and center of every conversation point in every gathering and placed 11 ordinary people into total HEROS.
    Paul is gentleman, even today is loved. Thank you Paul thank you 👏

  • @paulbrown7374
    @paulbrown7374 Месяц назад

    An outstanding footballer..
    Absolutely gifted. When the greatest of Italian defenders queue up to shake his hand, you know you're dealing with greatness.

  • @kevinbury3617
    @kevinbury3617 Месяц назад

    and the best chant ever....pure legend and so thankful he is looking really well....not easy ...GOD

  • @iFarquhar
    @iFarquhar Месяц назад +1

    What a brilliant, engaging and endearing man.

  • @neilpalmer1662
    @neilpalmer1662 Месяц назад +1

    When players like Ian rush & Liniker say McGrath was the best defender they faced u know the man was special

  • @andydainty8253
    @andydainty8253 Месяц назад +3

    The best centre half in premier league history full stop

  • @mikem10481
    @mikem10481 Месяц назад +3

    The greatest Irish player of my lifetime. Should go on the overlap. He would have some banter with Roy Keane.

  • @peterdunne2756
    @peterdunne2756 Месяц назад +9

    I hope Paul McGrath realises how much he means to people of a certain generation from Ireland and Britain

  • @andyfrowen4307
    @andyfrowen4307 Месяц назад

    I'm not a United, or Villa supporter, but I loved watching him play. A proper rock solid defender 👏👏👏

  • @ShayKane64
    @ShayKane64 Месяц назад +1

    Ireland’s greatest ever player, the greatest defender I’ve ever seen. The Black Pearl ❤

  • @ShaneGammell-gz6hw
    @ShaneGammell-gz6hw Месяц назад

    Absolute legend and so modest of his talent

  • @paulstack8615
    @paulstack8615 Месяц назад

    What a player and amazing person… nothing but respect for him!!❤

  • @TonyCinelli-nm3ds
    @TonyCinelli-nm3ds Месяц назад

    Met him few times and always had few min to chat ! Brilliant footballer,absolute gentleman,best wishes to him! Great to see him in this interview he looks well & healthy ❤