From McKnightmare to Magic: Allen McKnight on Celtic, West Ham and Crossing the Divide
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This week on Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic, West Ham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Allen McKnight. His career had everything from the highs of Celtic’s centenary season to the tough days of the McKnightmare headlines and plenty of wild nights out.
Allen talks about growing up in a Protestant household in Northern Ireland, supporting the other side of the Glasgow divide, and then finding himself in goal for Celtic in the 1988 Scottish Cup Final win. He also reflects on his friendship with Anton Rogan, who faced abuse for playing for Northern Ireland, and how football helped both men navigate a divided time back home.
There are plenty of laughs as Allen and Macca look back on their nights out, the characters in the Celtic dressing room, and the moment he won over West Ham fans who once gave him that unforgettable nickname.
Honest, funny, emotional and packed with great stories. One of football’s most entertaining characters tells it exactly as it was.
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