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Description for Back From the Brink: The AutobiographyPaperback. Paul McGrath is Ireland's best loved sportsman and also its least understood. But, behind the implied glamour of life in the employ of great English clubs like Manchester United and Aston Villa, McGrath wrestled with a range of destructive emotions that made his success in the game little short of miraculous. This is his story. Num Pages: 432 pages, 40 colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 110 x 29. Weight in Grams: 248.

The extraordinary and heartbreaking memoir from one of football's greatest players

Paul McGrath is Ireland's best loved sportsman and also its least understood. An iconic football presence during a professional career stretching over 14 years, he played for his country in the European Championship finals of 1988 and the World Cup finals of 1990 and 1994. But, behind the implied glamour of life in the employ of great English clubs lik

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Paul McGrath (footballer)

Irish footballer

For the Gaelic player born 1966, see Paul McGrath (Gaelic footballer).

Paul McGrath (born 4 December 1959) is an Irish former professional footballer, who played as a defender. McGrath is widely considered to be one of the great defenders of the 1980s and 1990s and was known by the nickname 'God' at Aston Villa. Mainly a centre back, he also played as defensive midfielder. He spent the majority of his career at Villa and Manchester United (seven seasons apiece). He is one of only six defenders to have won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. He also played for St Patrick's Athletic, Derby County and Sheffield United.

Also a long-time member of the Republic of Ireland national team, he appeared at the 1990 and 1994FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 1988, the team's first-ever international tournament.

Early life

McGrath was born in Greenford, Middlesex,[1] to a Nigerian father who met his Irish mother during his medical studies in Dublin.[3] His father disappeared soon after his conception.

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Paul McGrath's journey from growing up in orphanage to becoming Ireland legend

Paul McGrath is one of the most respected footballers in Ireland history and is held in extremely high regard by Irish supporters.

After beginning his career in the League of Ireland with St Patrick's Athletic, McGrath went on to play with Manchester United for seven years.

He moved on to Aston Villa in 1989, winning two league cups during his time in Birmingham and receiving one of the highest individual honours in English football by being named PFA Players' Player of the year in 1993.

READ MORE: RTE viewers hail 'legendary' Paul McGrath after Late Late Show appearance

His performances with Ireland under Jack Charlton made him an icon, and his stunning display in Ireland's 1-0 win over Italy at Giants Stadium in the 1994 World Cup has gone into Irish folklore.

McGrath has retained his popularity through his retirement and has been praised for a brilliant appearance on The Late Late Show last night.

Here's everything you need to know about Paul McGrath.

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