Straight From The Off - With Thomas Rooney

Published: March 4, 2021, 7:01 a.m.

b'Straight From The Off welcomes Thomas Rooney to the Podcast. One of the most decorated amateur footballers of his generation, Tom tells us how playing locally as a kid got him the chance to sign for Tranmere Rovers who had great runs in the FA Youth Cup. He then moved on to Macclesfield Town in the pro ranks playing against the likes of Manchester United featuring Tim Howard and Jonny Evans. Out of the pro game Tom signed for his local team Lobster FC were he scored goals that fired them into the FA Sunday cup semi-finals. Hear about how he moved to rivals Oyster FC, and why they dominated for over a decade, winning two National Cup Finals along the way. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. \\n\\nEpisode 30 is brought to you by: Funky Feet School of Dance.'