Tuesday 9 August, 2022
The young Boys in Green boss dealt with controversies, landmark defeats and media battles.
When he got the Ireland job Steve Staunton spoke passionately about bringing the granny rule back into Irish football. What happened in Slovakia was not quite what he had in mind.
Grab another turkey sandwich and get stuck in.
The Bulgarian midfielder, now in remission from leukaemia, was given an emotional welcome back to Glasgow.
Ireland’s last clash with Sweden in Dublin was Stan’s first game as manager.
“Football has been the other great love of my life, so it is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my retirement from the game.”
Petrov who was diagnosed with leukaemia is now in remission following an intensive chemotherapy programme.
The former Irish consultant passed away four years ago.
Okay, so the management thing didn’t work out but he’s still an Irish football legend.
Villa’s manager says their club captain was full of positivity as he faced into treatment for acute leukemia on Monday.
Kenny Dalglish first brought the Irishman to the club as a 17-year-old in 1986.
