Soccer

Irish football mourns death of national team’s first manager, Mick Meagan

‘We have lost a truly great Irish football man with Mick’s passing’

After retiring from playing, Mick Meagan became the first manager of the Republic Ireland national side in 1969. Photograph: Andrew Paton/Inpho
After retiring from playing, Mick Meagan became the first manager of the Republic Ireland national side in 1969. Photograph: Andrew Paton/Inpho
Mon Nov 28 2022 - 09:46

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