In episode 2 of Kickin' Off, Kev chats with Ireland's all-time leading scorer Robbie Keane. From London to LA, or Ireland to Italy, 'Keano' has had a spectacular career. In this chat, we jump from his playing days to coaching future, as well as his love for a bit of Garth Brooks!
Here's a breakdown of Kevin's chat with Robbie Keane:
00:00 - 1:15 - Keano intro - what to expect
1:15-3:00 - Quarantine life with his family
3:00-6:20 - Robbie's incredible charitable work during quarantine
6:20-8:00 - What makes Ireland such a special country at dealing with tough times
8:00-10:20 - The importance of picking the right team as a young player, and getting games under your belt
10:20- 15:15 - Believing in himself, even when he landed at a club like Inter, competing with the likes of Ronaldo and Vieri. Language issues, and Kev's schoolboy error with a restaurant choice for Italians.
15:15-17:45 - Representing Ireland. Proudest moments in his life.
17:46-19:05 - If Robbie could replay one game, which is it?
19:10-21:20 Partnership with Niall Quinn, that goal against Germany and the Spain match in 2002.
21:30-22:30 - Harry Kane used to clean Robbie's boots!
22:30-24:30 - On David Beckham's help in joining LA, and the success in MLS
24:30-26:30 - Would Robbie like to manage LA Galaxy?
26:30-28:40 - What sort of coach is Robbie Keane?
28:40-30:00 What's Robbie singing in front of best friends and family in Ireland? And how about LA?!
30:00-33:33 - Music game! Can Robbie guess the song as Kevin reads out lyrics in a monotone voice.