Andrew: The Lad from Leixlip

Jun 5, 2023

0h 37m

★ 0.0

The Lad from Leixlip

Overview

A documentary charting the journey of Norwich City and Republic of Ireland international Andrew Omobamidele from his hometown club Leixlip United in Kildare, Ireland all the way to the Norwich City and Republic of Ireland first teams. Milestones from his career to-date such as his first contract, debuts for club and country, and set-backs along the way, are all told through the eyes of the player and those closest to him, accompanied by footage from his schoolboy days and trial period with the Canaries.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Himself

Andrew Omobamidele

Himself - Vice Chairman of Leixlip United

Robbie Martin

Himself - Andrew's first coach

Kenny Molloy

Herself - Andrew's Mum

Míde Ní Bhriain

Himself - Norwich City's Senior Physical Performance Coach

Jay Eastoe-smith

Himself - Head of Academy Development

Steve Weaver

Himself - Norwich City Captain

Grant Hanley

Himself - Football Writer at the Irish Independant

Aidan Fitzmaurice

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