Dave Bacuzzi, the man who led Cork Hibs through their glory years, passes away

Initially, Bacuzzi thought he had been approached from a mysterious exotic location when he received a misspelled telegram asking him to contact 'Cork Island' instead of 'Cork, Ireland'.

Dave Bacuzzi (right), Cork Hibernians, shake hands with Alfie Hale, Waterford, prior to the 1972 FAI Cup final at Dalymount Park as referee Charlie O'Leary watches on.

The Irish football community was saddened to hear of the death of Dave Bacuzzi, the former Arsenal, Manchester City, and Reading player, who will be forever remembered for steering Cork Hibs through their glory years in League of Ireland football.

He made his debut for Arsenal in 1961 and after 46, appearances moved on to Man City for a fee of £25,000. It turned out to be a great career move for the Londoner as he was ever-present on the Man City team that won promotion back to the First Division.