John Aldridge’s Euro 88 memories: Ray’s goal, a sing-song with The Dubliners... and the genius of Jack
The Republic of Ireland team that lost to Holland at Euro 88 – Back row (left to right), Frank Stapleton, Mick McCarthy, Tony Galvin, Paul McGrath, Pat Bonner and John Aldridge. Front row (left to right), Ray Houghton, Ronnie Whelan, Chris Hughton, Chris Morris and Kevin Moran. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
The summer of 1988 changed the face of Irish soccer forever, but I will always have a hint of regret about what might have been.
As we watch the 2024 European Championships unfold in Germany, my mind is drawn back to those incredible few weeks 36 years ago when Ireland arrived on the international stage with a bang.
