Not by the Playbook - The Kelce brothers, a Fairytale of Philadelphia and Taylor Swift

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Former Eagles player Connor Barwin discusses producing ‘A Philly Special Christmas Special’ – the latest charity record released by players from the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and special guests. Barwin tells us the late Shane McGowan endorsed the Kelce brothers reworking of Fairytale of New York and that he’ll do all he can to get Taylor Swift to feature on their next album.

Dorna Longbut tells us about making a new career in Para Sport after her dreams of playing rugby league for Papa New Guinea were ended by a serious injury. At the time her mother was also being treated for cancer and following her death Longbut initially turned her back on playing sports.

And – Finland's ambassador to the UK - Jukka Siukosaari - discusses the campaign to preserve a little-known venue for the 1948 London Olympics – the Finnish Sauna Baths.

Photo: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to brother Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after their game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 20, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Credit: Getty Images)

Published on Saturday, 9th December 2023.

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