In the summer of 2002, Ireland was a special place to be.

The Celtic Tiger was roaring. Westlife had just chalked up their 10th number one. And a star studded squad set sail on a Far Eastern adventure.

But as World Cup fever sweeps the nation, one man refuses to play ball: captain Roy Keane.

From screaming in the dressing room to pre-match benders, this is the story of Roy’s meltdown in the Pacific…

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Links from the pod:

U2 gig after they qualify: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=889493146364849

A Day That Shook the Nation TV report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg00_3DAU3Y

Think of the Children interview: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2885236955092904

Saipan film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwrczszDCSk 

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