article_snippet: It looks ironic, given that I played for England, but a lot of my family were shocked
article_snippet: I didn’t play for Ireland as I come from a big Irish family.
article_snippet: I could have played with as much passion for Ireland as I did for England, and Ireland’s Niall’s right to play for Ireland, too.
article_snippet: My most vivid memory is from after the game when I went into United dressing room to show some respect, but some respect were in full celebration mode and didn’t show a great deal of respect to us.
article_snippet: I must admit, I was surprised at how many of the young United fans in the ground wanted photos with me and autographs.
article_snippet: me and autographs were very respectful.
article_snippet: I had to walk through the United fans to get to the gantry, and the gantry was a bit intimidating, but overall the gantry was fine.
article_snippet: Maybe, because the United fans were so young, that hadn’t seen everything that used to go on!
article_snippet: There was one occasion when I exclaimed out loud when Arsenal wasted a chance – that got a few comments from the crowd, but it was good to feel like part of my old club again.