Derry man was one of the most successful figures in Irish club history, winning eight leagues and seven FAI Cups
Jim McLaughlin, one of the most successful managers in League of Ireland’s history, has died at the age of 83.
The Derry man won a record eight League of Ireland titles as manager with Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Shelbourne, and six FAI Cups, as well as a FAI Cup as a player. McLaughlin earned 12 caps for Northern Ireland where he played as striker, and once scored two goals against England. A statement from the League of Ireland read: “On behalf of everyone involved with the League of Ireland and the FAI, we pass on our condolences and deepest sympathies to all of Jim’s family and friends as well as all those mourning his passing at his former clubs where he left such an impression both as a player and manager.”The League of Ireland Director, Mark Scanlon, said: “We are all deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim McLaughlin.
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