Wes Hoolahan: ‘I need the buzz. I love playing football’

Wes Hoolahan’s performances at Euro 2016 garnered the accolade of nationwide recognition based on a single name. ‘Wes’ was synonymous with a style of play Ireland dreamt about.

In a final farewell to two club legends, last year Norwich City hosted a Russell Martin versus Wes Hoolahan testimonial game at Carrow Road. Midway through the match, the Irish playmaker demonstrated precisely why he was worthy of such a gesture.