Person: David O’ Leary

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Arsenal's Irish cohort: John Murphy, Dave O’Leary, Frank Stapleton and Liam Brady, all of whom Bill Darby helped scout. Photo: Sportsfile

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A smashing man: Liam Brady on how Bill Darby turned Arsenal green

Bill Darby and the greening of the Gunners.

soccer

'He did so much for Arsenal and Ireland': Niall Quinn pays tribute to Bill Darby

Darby was the man who famously sent Liam Brady, Frank Stapleton, David O’ Leary, and John Devine to Highbury, and in 1983, it was Quinn’s turn to follow suit.

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Falling from the shoulders of giants

Ireland’s latest trip to Copenhagen marked your correspondent’s fifth visit to the engaging Danish capital which, a couple of thunderstorms aside, presented a much sunnier, summery face than I experienced on my first trip there.

A momentary lapse from Ireland’s real sportspeople

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss...time will tell

Scouting the next fairytale with Brian Carey

Why I fear for this Irish team

Euro 2016 Group D

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Roy will return to club coaching soon, says Lambert

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has once again dismissed stories of a bust-up behind the scenes as the reason Roy Keane stepped down from his role as assistant manager at the club.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

Gaynor murder trial hears ballistics evidence

A murder trial has heard a bullet taken from the deceased’s body could not be linked to the gun retrieved near the scene.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2011

The unlikely lads

BY the time you read this, David Beckham should have made his much-hyped comeback for England against Brazil at Wembley last night and you will know whether it was (a) the greatest resurrection since Lazarus or (b) the most pointless second coming since The Eagles got back together.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2007

‘The Nation Holds Its Breath’

HERE’S one to while away an idle year or two in the pub: select a first eleven from the ranks of Republic of Ireland internationals who have gone on to earn a crust as pundits and analysts on radio and television.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2006

Maybury set for move to Leicester

THE first Irish international set to move in the transfer window is Alan Maybury, expected to leave Hearts for Leicester City.

Wed, 05 Jan, 2005

FA Cup: Inquiry to be held into riots

An inquiry is expected to begin into the violence that marred Cardiff City’s FA Cup win over Leeds.

Mon, 07 Jan, 2002