Macca & Beats

Manchester United legend Kevin Moran joins us for an incredible conversation about one of football's most unique careers.
Kevin looks back on his journey from Dublin and Gaelic football to Old Trafford, revealing how he almost turned down Manchester United, the influence of Sir Alex Ferguson and Dave Sexton, life alongside Bryan Robson, Ray Wilkins and Norman Whiteside, and the stories behind one of the most successful eras in the club's history.
We also discuss:
Nearly rejecting Manchester United
Winning All-Ireland titles before football
Making the move from Gaelic football to English football
His famous FA Cup Final red card
Playing under Dave Sexton and Sir Alex Ferguson
Life in the Manchester United dressing room
The evolution of football
Ireland, Old Trafford and life after retirement
Kevin is thoughtful, honest and full of brilliant stories from one of football's greatest eras.

After a season of incredible guests including Paul McGrath, Norman Whiteside, Frank Stapleton, Mick Duxbury, Aaron Wilbraham and Brian Jensen, Macca and Beats sit down for a bonus episode.
The lads look back at how the podcast started, travelling to Dublin to record, growing up together, football memories, meeting legends of the game and what comes next for the show.
It's a relaxed conversation between two lifelong friends reflecting on the journey so far and sharing some stories that haven't been told elsewhere.
Guests featured this season include:
Paul McGrath
Norman Whiteside
Frank Stapleton
Mick Duxbury
Aaron Wilbraham
Brian Jensen
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Brian Jensen became one of Burnley's most iconic players, earning legendary status among Clarets fans as "The Beast".
In this episode, Brian joins us to look back on an incredible football journey that took him from Denmark to Holland, West Bromwich Albion, Burnley and the Premier League.
He talks about:
How he earned the nickname "The Beast"
Growing up in Denmark and nearly losing his football career
Working as an electrician before making it as a professional footballer
The incredible Burnley promotion season
Saving penalties against Chelsea
Wembley play-off final glory
Life in the Premier League
The strikers he hated facing most
His favourite manager, teammates and funniest dressing-room stories
Plus plenty of laughs, football memories and behind-the-scenes stories from one of Burnley's most beloved players.
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Aaron Wilbraham reveals what football is REALLY like outside the Premier League — and the reality of building a 20+ year career in the game.
In this episode of Macca and Beats, former Norwich City, Crystal Palace and Bristol City striker Aaron Wilbraham shares honest insights from his journey through the football pyramid — from non-league football to the top level.
From playing into his 40s and scoring over 700 appearances, to the challenges of contracts, injuries and life after football, this is the side of the game most fans never see.
Expect:
The real difference between Premier League and lower league football
What it takes to last over 20 years as a professional
Honest stories about contracts, agents and the business side of football
The mentality needed to succeed when talent isn’t enough If you want to understand what football is really like beyond the headlines — this one’s for you.
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Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Frank Stapleton joins us for an incredible look back at one of football’s greatest eras.
From signing for Arsenal as a teenager, to becoming a Wembley hero, transferring to Manchester United, playing against Diego Maradona, working under Johan Cruyff and witnessing the arrival of Sir Alex Ferguson — Frank shares stories from an unforgettable career.
We also dive into:
Leaving Arsenal for Manchester United
The famous 1979 FA Cup Final
Old Trafford in the 1980s
Football before the Bosman ruling
Playing in Europe
Ajax under Johan Cruyff
Ireland, Wembley and dressing-room culture
A brilliant football conversation packed with stories, honesty and nostalgia.
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