Death of former Villa and Galway star Deacy

There was widespread shock in Galway yesterday after the sudden death of former Republic of Ireland international Eamon Deacy.

Death of former Villa and Galway star Deacy
Tue, 14 Feb, 2012 - 00:00
John Fallon

The Galway city native won an English league championship medal with Aston Villa after writing to them asking for a trial.

Deacy was given his breakthrough by Ron Saunders at Villa Park in 1979. And he repaid the Villa boss when he was one of just 14 players used as Villa captured the title in 1980-81.

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