As a boy, Theo Foley would not have to delve into the deepest recesses of imagination to summon up dreamy visions of a footballing life. Rest in peace, Theo ❤️ — Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 26, 2020And yet he never forgot the ordinary beginnings which preceded such an extraordinary life. And with that the 1966 World Cup passed Ireland by; symbolically, it seemed to sum up Foley’s playing career. Foley had finished playing with Charlton but during his spell in the dug-out, they slipped from the second to the third division. Those who worked with him, however, as the tributes still pouring forth amply testify, appreciated the special gifts of a proud Dubliner who dared to dream big.

Source: Irish Independent June 26, 2020 21:22 UTC