The three-part programme, Pitch Invasion: How the Scottish and Irish Changed Football, looks at the influence key players and managers from Scotland and Ireland have had on English football. Focusing on legends of Scotland as well as the Hoops and the Ibrox side, guests will discuss the impact of figures such as Martin O'Neill, Kenny Dalglish and Bill Shankly. Martin O'Neill (Image: Newsquest)The programme will hone in on the Manchester United team built by Matt Busby in the 1960s after Munich, Liverpool’s success by Shankly and later by Paisley and player-manager Dalglish. Meanwhile, the series also looks at how Martin O’Neill helped Nottingham Forest taste European glory, while Liam Brady and Charlie Nicholas dazzled Arsenal fans and took them to the 1979 FA Cup final. Discussing these incredible contributions from Scottish and Irish legends are footballing heroes of the era such as Graeme Souness, Martin O’Neill, George Graham, John Aldridge, Charlie Nicholas and Niall Quinn.

Source: The Times January 11, 2024 15:35 UTC