Jon McCarthy: The Cardiff Final, Penalty Regrets & Playing for Blues – “It Was Never Meant to Be”
Made in Brum PodcastJanuary 06, 202600:02:38

Jon McCarthy: The Cardiff Final, Penalty Regrets & Playing for Blues – “It Was Never Meant to Be”

Jon McCarthy opens up on that Cardiff final — the heartbreak, the pressure, and what it meant to wear Royal Blue on the biggest stage.

From his surprise call-up to the playoff final starting XI to the deafening roar of 80,000 under a closed roof, Jon reflects on the chaos, missed chances, and the emotional aftermath of penalties that still sting to this day.

He also shares stories from his time at York City, Port Vale, and the highs and lows of a career defined by grit, honesty and those ‘what if’ moments.

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