The full transcript of Eamon Dunphy’s emotional tribute to John Giles

As John Giles completed 30 years on the RTE football panel last night, Eamon Dunphy paid an eloquent and emotional tribute to his friend and colleague’s career in football.

“They’ll be no past tense here, because John’s career has been, is, brilliant.

“His greatness is due to his courage and his foresight and his wisdom - Jim (Beglin) referred to it at the end of the game.