Irish Examiner view: The positive influence of imported expertise

Ireland has a rich seam of sporting talent yet to be maximised and we are obliged  to sometimes look beyond the parish to realise those great gifts

Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton celebrates after his side qualified for the quarter finals in the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Picture: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

Jack Charlton’s decade as Ireland’s soccer manager is the pre-eminent example of the positive influence of imported expertise for Irish sport. 

He left a legacy yet to be equalled, much less surpassed.