

Andrew: The Lad from Leixlip(2023)
The Lad from Leixlip
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.
Movie: Andrew: The Lad from Leixlip
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Himself
Himself - Vice Chairman of Leixlip United
Himself - Andrew's first coach
Herself - Andrew's Mum
Himself - Norwich City's Senior Physical Performance Coach
Himself - Head of Academy Development
Himself - Norwich City Captain
Himself - Football Writer at the Irish Independant

Andrew: The Lad from Leixlip
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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.
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2023-06-05
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