How George O’Callaghan missed out on Arsenal and Spurs but got Robbie Williams’ boxers

George O’Callaghan regards not signing for Tottenham as the "massive mistake" of his football career.
How George O’Callaghan missed out on Arsenal and Spurs but got Robbie Williams’ boxers
Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 14:43
Larry Ryan

George O’Callaghan regards not signing for Tottenham as the "massive massive mistake" of his football career.

Speaking with former Cork City teammate Graham Cummins on the Irish Examiner A Footballer’s Life podcast, O’Callaghan talks about his breakthrough years at Port Vale where he was regarded among the hottest prospects in English football.

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