Ireland aiming for better Linz memories after 1971 annihilation

Ireland go down to a humiliating 6-0 loss to Austria in Gugl Stadium in Linz on 10 October 1971 Pic: Votava/Getty Images

Captain Nathan Collins would have to delve deep into his famous family’s memory bank to learn of the dark place Linz holds in Irish football history.

It’s 55 years since an Ireland team, composed of League of Ireland players bar one, slumped to a 6-0 defeat against the Austrians.