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Republic of Ireland's first-ever manager Mick Meagan dies aged 88

The Dubliner was also capped 17 times for Ireland during his playing career.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND’S first-ever manager Mick Meagan has died at the age of 88.

Meagan, who was also capped 17 times as a player for Ireland, managed the national side from 1969 to 1971 when the selection committee process for the Irish team was ended.

During his playing career, the Dubliner also won an English league title with Everton and enjoyed stints with Drogheda, Bray Wanderers and Shamrock Rovers.

The FAI has published a statement to pay tribute to his memory.

“The Football Association of Ireland is deeply saddened to learn of the death of our former Republic of Ireland manager and player Mick Meagan.

“We have lost a truly great Irish football man with Mick’s passing,” said FAI President Gerry McAnaney.

“Mick was a history maker with our international team, he contributed so much to Everton, Huddersfield Town and Halifax Town in England and across the League of Ireland during his time as a player and a manager.

“Our thoughts are with all the Meagan family and their many friends at this difficult time. At dheis De go raibh a hanam.”

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    Nov 11th 2015, 12:22 PM

    The zebo and Murray video was much better :-)

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    Nov 11th 2015, 9:45 AM

    That’s why these two will continue being used as tackle bags and water boys.

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    Nov 11th 2015, 10:00 AM

    Says more about Schmidt not willing to trust the few naturally creative players we have!

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    Nov 11th 2015, 10:47 AM

    Water boys ? I guess as water boys go they are pretty successful ones. Top players with their provinces and Irish Internationals and more that likely going to hold down their respective positions at that level too.

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    Nov 11th 2015, 10:47 AM

    Well. It doesn’t, though. Also, if Madigan is anything he’s a creative player. Say what you want about his game management, I’d probably agree.

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    Nov 11th 2015, 11:12 AM

    Are they not allowed have fun outside of rugby??

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    Mute Bill P. Danger
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    Nov 11th 2015, 11:15 AM

    Schmidt has made no comment on the matter, is my point.

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    Nov 11th 2015, 6:19 PM

    While I agree Zebo should start in this years Six,Nations or at least on the bench (11.Earls/Zebo 15.Payne with Fitzgerald at 13 & 14. Trimble / Earls ) as he has great pace and individual flare and is a great playmaker as seen against Romania but isn’t a Fullback , Jackson on the other hand is clearly Ireland’s 3rd choice which isn’t an insult considering Sexton is the best 10 in Southern Hemisphere & Madigan one of the worlds best place-kickers

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    Nov 11th 2015, 10:06 AM

    cringe

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    Nov 11th 2015, 10:51 AM

    Blah blah blah… Comment attributing blame for Ireland’s World Cup exit on YouTube video.

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    Nov 11th 2015, 9:43 AM

    Day job, lads… You’re both actually really good at your day job.

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    Nov 11th 2015, 10:44 AM

    Really hard to know what’s going to upset people

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    Nov 11th 2015, 10:49 AM

    Do people not agree that they’re really good at their day job?

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    Nov 11th 2015, 11:17 AM

    Well harsh on yourself. It’s not like you were telling them not to have fun.

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    Nov 11th 2015, 11:24 AM

    Trust me, Simon Zebo and Paddy Jackson don’t listen to a word I say.

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    Nov 11th 2015, 7:28 PM

    Young guys having a bit of fun. For sure before the court at next Irish squad session. Morale will need a boost after QF exit. Good for team spirit. Well done wee Paddy & Zeebs.

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    Nov 11th 2015, 2:15 PM

    Clowns!

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    Nov 11th 2015, 2:52 PM

    And that’s why we’ll never get beyond a WC quarters.

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