Postcard from Athens: a city filled with reminders of the past

Irish supporters -- and journalists -- have been taking in the local landmarks ahead of a crucial qualifier.

GET ME TO THE GREEK: Eileen, Christy and Roisin O’Neil from Walkinstown, Dublin. Pictuyre: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

A return to the ancient city of Athens prompts a veteran member of the press corps to recite a peculiar story from 30 years ago also relating to Irish football.

Shelbourne were in town to face Panathinaikos for the second leg of the 1993 Cup Winners’ Cup.