Football firsts

Former Ipswich and Rotherham forward Alan Lee talks us through his football memories

First match?
I went to watch a Liverpool game when I was about 13. Our club brought us across from Ireland on a trip. I cannot remember who Liverpool played, but I just remember it being a completely alien experience for someone from the countryside in Ireland. It was the first time I had been outside Ireland. What stood out was that I had never seen so many people in one place and the atmosphere was amazing.
First hero?
Bryan Robson at Manchester United. He was just an allaction player...

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