Pat Saward

Playing as an amateur for Crystal Palace, Saward joined non-league club Beckenham Town, where he started his senior career.

After retiring as a player, Saward joined the youth team coaching staff at Coventry City, before becoming assistant manager to Jimmy Hill at the club.

In July 1970, Saward was appointed manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, winning promotion to the Second Division in 1972.

In October 1973, following a bottom placed finish and relegation back to the Third Division, Saward was sacked and replaced by Brian Clough.

[4] After retiring he stayed in Dubai until health issues necessitated a return to the United Kingdom to be near family.

The Republic of Ireland national football team had a match in Sweden against the Sweden national team in May 1960 – players of the team from left to right, standing; Seamus Dunne , Noel Dwyer , Charlie Hurley . Michael McGrath, Pat Saward ; crouched: Joe Haverty , George Cummins , Dermot Curtis , Ronnie Nolan , Ambrose "Amby" Fogarty and Fionan "Paddy" Fagan .