Joe Corcoran: The man who made dreams happen

Joe Corcoran used to like to be known as a mere postman with a passion for football but he was so much more.

Manchester United’s long-time scout, who yesterday died following a short illness at the age of 73, had devoted his life towards benefiting Irish football.

Whether it was from his early days as a coach at Dublin clubs Bolton Athletic and Cambridge Boys, his legislative nous in the positions of Schoolboys FAI (SFAI) and DDSL chairman, or loyal confidant of Alex Ferguson, Joe’s influence was legendary.