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Liam Brady recaps 25 years at RTE ahead of his final show

Liam Brady announced his retirement from punditry with RTE ahead of Ireland v Gibraltar at the Aviva Stadium this evening.

The former Arsenal midfielder is stepping down from his punditry duties after tonight's game.

Brady recapped 25 years at RTE and highlighted his partnership with Eamon Dunphy, John Giles and the late Bill O'Herlihy.

READ MORE: Liam Brady explains decision to call time on career as RTE pundit

The 67-year-old pinpointed some key moments that happened over the years during his time with the national broadcasting service.

"In 1990 I retired as a player at the age of 34. In 2016 I retired from my position in the Arsenal Academy and now I’m announcing my retirement from tv punditry with RTÉ Sport," said Brady.

"I have had the most amazing time working on RTE’s football coverage over the last 25 years and it is now fitting that I draw it to a close. I started with the World Cup in 1998 with my great friends Eamon, John and Bill. We had great fun together in between the arguments.

"There are many highlights, Zidane and France in 1998, Manchester United in 1999 and Liverpool’s miracle in 2005. At half time my tip AC Milan looked comfortable but that is the beauty of sporting comebacks.

"I fondly remember the commentary box in Paris with George Hamilton when my beloved Arsenal were one-nil up against Barcelona. Henrik Larson came on and changed the game. I also remember fondly the emergence of a brilliant Barcelona led by this new coach Pep Guardiola with some young kids called Messi, Xavi and Iniesta.

"I’m going to miss the guys I played with and then worked with, Ronnie Whelan, Ray Houghton and Jim Beglin. Didi Hamann has become a great friend and the new guys Richard Sadlier, Kevin Doyle, Damien Duff and Shay Given. I will also miss all the presenters who asked the questions and the people behind the scenes.

"It was a pleasure to work with them and RTÉ.

"I want to wish all in RTÉ Sport the very best for the future. Thanks for the memories."

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