Irish Highbury hero Paddy Galligan dies

HE MAY not have been Arsenal’s most famous Irishman, but there was scarcely a more popular one than Paddy Galligan, Highbury caretaker, who died suddenly last week.

The Limerick man was a fixture at Arsenal’s old ground for almost 30 years, and became a friend and confidante to many of the club’s superstars, including captain, Thierry Henry.

When news of his passing reached the first team squad at their pre-season training in Austria, boss Arsene Wenger called the entire group together for a minute’s silence.