Episode 33

There ain't nobody, like Steve McNulty.

Steve McNulty has played over 600 matches as a footballer, from the Conference North to League Two. He has been promoted six times in his career, and has been a captain and guaranteed starter at every club he's played for. Given his career as a full time professional didn't start until he was 26, that is some record for a man who is so loved at all of his former clubs. 

Steve, now 37, is currently playing for Witton Albion, in the Northern Premier League, and took some time out from putting up a garden fence, to talk to us about his unconventional career path. The commute to Barrow as a part time player, the lonely nights whilst on loan at Luton, the 103 points with Fleetwood, the highs of back to back promotions with Tranmere. 

Now looking back on the challenges he has faced during his career, both on the pitch and off it, Steve reflects on times he was afraid of looking weak, bottling up his emotions, and eventually finding the strength to open up to his partner. 

There ain't nobody like Steve McNulty, and this might just be a side of the great man, that you've never heard before. 

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If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in today's episode, we have listed some organisations below who are there if you need to talk:

Samaritans 

https://www.samaritans.org/

Papyrus UK

Papyrus Website

CALM ZONE

https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/