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Episode Notes
We’re throwing it back to the mid-70s with John Garrett – one of the youngest ever to debut for Linfield, and a Ballymena legend.
From jumping fences to watch games at the Showgrounds as a kid…
To captaining Northern Ireland under-18s…
To going toe-to-toe with George Best, Johan Cruyff & Benfica under the lights…
John’s career is packed with unforgettable stories, raw emotion, honesty, and laughs you won’t want to miss.
⚽️ Linfield debut at 16
🏆 20+ major trophies
💙 Playing for his boyhood club Ballymena
🇬🇧 Turning down Arsenal
🎯 The goal that silenced his hometown
😢 Career-ending injury at 30
🙌 Brotherhood, banter & legacy
This one is storytelling at its finest.
John Garrett – footballer, leader, character.
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