Brady ‘feeling like his old self’ and raring to go

There was a time Robbie Brady was spoilt for choice. Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City clamoured for his signature as he was identified as one of the brightest teenage talents in Irish football.

So keen were Liverpool, they flew a 15-year-old Brady and his dad, Shay, to the 2007 Champions League final to watch the match against AC Milan as part of their charm offensive. Brady would, however, disappoint the Merseyside club, choosing to follow his heart and sign for Manchester United.

“They were strong in the running but Man United felt like the right move for me,” said Brady, now 22.