Angry fans, burnt-out cars and Ronnie Whelan the manager – Irish football’s crazy adventure in Athens
Panionos team in the late 90s that featured Gary Haylock and Mark Robins
Aidan Fitzmaurice
A spell in the Greek capital, which included playing under Ireland legend Ronnie Whelan and taking on one of the best club sides in Europe at the time, left a lasting mark on one man.
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