As my 'pen name' suggests, some other sport is my main focus.
But the memories this man created for any of us around during that era will stay with us forever.
I was actuly in Landsown Road for his first game in charge in 1986 vs Wales.
I'm sure anybody with a passing interest in sport can tell you exactly where they were and who they were with when we beat England in Euro 88, drew with England in World Cup 90, the penalties win against Romania, q/final defeat to Italy and the Giants stadium win against Italy.
Iconic moments in Irish sport.
I could go and talk about his style of play but that would be petty. At a time like this, it's nice to just reminisce about the great times.
Rip Jack. An Irish Legend!