Irish football mourns Liam Tuohy
Saturday, August 13, 2016
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Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney called Liam Tuohy "a wonderful football man" following the former Republic of Ireland manager's death, aged 83.
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Former Republic of Ireland player and manager Liam Tuohy has died at the age of 83.
A winger for Shamrock Rovers, he played professional football in England with Newcastle United and scored four goals in eight senior international appearances. Manager of the national team from 1971-73, Tuohy also led Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne, as well as playing a significant role in the ongoing development of Irish football as manager of the Under-19 national team.
Football Association of Ireland (FAI) chief executive John Delaney said: "Liam Tuohy was a wonderful football man with a quick wit and tremendous knowledge of the game. His loss is such sad news for Irish football."