Former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Reid joins Colm Boohig & Enda Coll for a wide-ranging chat on a career that promised plenty — and was constantly interrupted by injuries.

Reid reflects on breaking into the Ireland set-up, those under-21 vs senior clashes, World Cup memories from 2002, and what it was really like sharing a dressing room with Roy Keane and that relentless standard-setting.

He also opens up with rare honesty on anxiety and panic attacks, why modern football can feel more intrusive and less enjoyable, and how retirement led him into coaching — and ultimately into counselling, as he helps players with life away from the pitch.

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