Leixlip United wishes Ireland footballing legend, Johnny Giles a Happy 80th Birthday.

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As the Republic of Ireland legend that is Johnny Giles celebrates his 80th year, read how the Leeds United and Manchester United hero was the man whose genius added technicolour to Irish football.JOHNNY GILES - IRISH HERO

Birthday tributes to 'Gilesy'

📷HEAR BIRTHDAY MESSAGES TO JOHNNY GILES

When Giles’ Ireland humbled the USSR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV9b5bAYI-0&feature=youtu.be

A famous day at a jam-packed Dalymount Park saw Republic of Ireland run out 3-0 winners against USSR in October, 1974.

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