About this episode

Nicky Byrne interviews Robbie Keane about his football career and transition into management.

Nicky sits down with former Ireland captain Robbie Keane for an conversation about his life in football. Robbie reflects on his journey from a young striker to Ireland’s record goal scorer, the highs of playing on the world stage, and the pressure of leading his country. He opens up about the mindset behind big moments, the reality of taking penalties, and how he has transitioned into management with a new perspective on the game. Along the way, a surprise phone call from another Irish football legend stops the conversation in its tracks... Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions. Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard…

People in this episode

Host: Nicky Byrne

Guest: Robbie Keane

Topics covered

• football
• management
• mindset
• Ireland
• penalties
• sports leadership

Keywords

• Robbie Keane
• football
• Ireland
• management
• mindset
• penalties
• sports

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Organizations: Studz Entertainments, SwanMcG Productions

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