The Irish Football Association is saddened to learn of the passing of former Northern Ireland International player Jim McLaughlin.
A proud Derry man, Jimmy McLaughlin played twelve times for Northern Ireland in the period from 1962 -66 when he was playing for Shrewsbury Town and Swansea (Town), included in his international appearances was against Wales in 1964 when two young men made their debuts – Messrs Best and Jennings!.
As an attacker Jimmy had an enviable goalscoring record scoring 6 goals in his 12 matches including 2 in a 4-3 defeat by England in October 1964 at Windsor Park.
Probably more famous as a manager in the League of Ireland, Jimmy led his hometown club, Derry City, to a historic treble in 1988-89 after they had moved to play under the jurisdiction of the Football Association of Ireland. Jimmy also managed Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers to title triumphs.
The Association sends its condolences to Jimmy’s family circle at this sad time.
