The actor stated that around 20 years passed without him kicking a ball after he went to drama school, moved to London, and began working away.
Addressing current league fixtures, John Hannah admitted he has not picked either team to get a win yet in his predictions, though that is going to change this week despite the obvious result to go for being a draw.
John Hannah also observed that this will be a good game because both teams are performing quite well at the moment.
John Hannah discussed his football predictions and recollections of playing the sport after years away from the pitch.
Describing his past playing style, John Hannah explained that he would like to compare himself to Bukayo Saka.
"Once I went to drama school I got very focused on that and then with moving to London and working away, around probably 20 years passed without me kicking a ball.
I've not picked either of them to get a win yet in my predictions (see table at bottom of page) but that is going to change this week despite the obvious result to go for being a draw.