Liam Brady gets hero's welcome at Sampdoria: 'I'm not the nostalgic type, but I was so happy'

GENOA, ITALY - OCTOBER 3: Liam Brady former player of Sampdoria greets the crowd before the Serie A match between UC Sampdoria and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 3, 2021 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Getty Images)

Republic of Ireland great Liam Brady returned to one of his former clubs on Sunday — and was treated to a rapturous ovation from Sampdoria fans ahead of the Serie A meeting with Udinese.

Brady, who played for the Genoa side between 1982 and 1984, having transferred from Juventus, held aloft a special commemorative club shirt bearing his name to long and loud applause from home fans before the 3-3 draw.