The PFAI are mourning the loss of former League of Ireland player Robbie Brunton who has passed away, after a battle with illness, at the age of 47. He played in European football for Sligo, Coleraine and Dundalk, appeared in an FAI Cup final with Bohemians and played a key role in Bohs and Coleraine winning relegation battles. "We are absolutely devastated to learn of the passing of our much-loved former player Robbie Brunton at the age of just 47. In the 1994–1995 season he was voted Rovers player of the year, named in the league team of the season and also nominated for the PFAI Young Player of the Year award. Our thoughts are with his wife Celine and his family and friends," Sligo Rovers said in a statement.

Source: Irish Independent October 01, 2020 11:04 UTC