A little lad from Ratoath to the EFL - Evan Weir's humble journey to Walsall
Ratoath is a small town in County Meath - 16 miles north west of the hustle and bustle of Dublin city centre - with a population of just over 10,000 people.
It is also the hometown of Walsall defender Evan Weir - who hailed from humble roots and progressed all the way to the Football League.
Tracing back his steps, Weir cracks into a smile and puffs his cheeks in exasperation when asked if he could ever have imagined playing professionally when he was a young boy growing up in Ratoath.
"I came over as a little lad from my local town Ratoath and playing in big games are a big dream," Weir beamed.
"Back home, a lot of lads would look at me and think I'd love to be where he is.
"I love the village where I am from and the people who live there are amazing.
"To be able to be known as the lad from the village who plays football in the UK is a fantastic feeling."
