Tony Cascarino

Tony Cascarino is an Irish former professional footballer and a respected football columnist, pundit, and poker player, with a distinguished career that includes representing the Republic of Ireland in three major international tournaments. After quickly establishing himself as a prolific goal scorer, Tony Cascarino began his professional football career with Gillingham in 1982, where he netted 110 goals in all competitions. His dominant performance earned him a place in the PFA Third Division Team of the Year for three consecutive seasons (1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87) and the Gillingham Player of the Season award in 1986–87. In 1987, Cascarino moved to Millwall for a significant transfer fee of £225,000, quickly becoming a key player and helping the club win the Football League Second Division in 1987–88.

Following his retirement from professional football, Cascarino seamlessly transitioned into media, becoming a respected pundit for Talksport radio starting in 2002 and a columnist for prestigious publications such as The Times and Hot Press magazine. His broadcast presence extended to appearances on Sky Sports, TV3, and Today FM in Ireland. Further diversifying his career, Cascarino became a semi-professional poker player, featuring in the television series ‘Celebrity Poker Club’ and providing commentary for PartyPoker Poker Den. He continues his prominent role in football media, notably co-presenting the Weekend Sports Breakfast on Talksport since 2016, where he offers expert analysis and insights to a wide audience.