HE spent almost 30 years making a name for himself in the game’s boardrooms — the last five sitting at the head of the FAI’s table — but the temptation to label him as a ‘football man’ doesn’t sit comfortably on Bernard O’Byrne’s shoulders.

IT may not count for much in the long-run but there are good reasons why Kevin Kilbane’s goal against the Czech Republic was Liam Mackey’s sporting highlight of the year.

A book of condolences will be opened for those wishing to express their feelings over the death of George Best.