Irish Football Legend John Giles Brings Near 40-Year Punditry Career to an End

Irish football legend John Giles brings near 40-year punditry career to an end

Giles first moved into media by doing punditry for RTÉ for the 1986 World Cup, agreeing to the role at Eamon Dunphy’s behest.

Inside John Giles' life with wife & kids from Man Utd to Leeds and RTE career

JOHN Giles has been a legendary figure in Irish football for over a half-century between his starring days on the pitch to his lengthy career as a pundit. Born in 1940, he made the trip across the Irish Sea from Dublin when he was only 16 to join Manchester United after getting spotted by a scout while playing for Stella Maris. The 84-year-old was inducted into the FAI’s Hall of Fame in 2021 PA:Press AssociationIt was at Leeds United where he re…

John Giles brings punditry career to an end by stepping back from Off the Ball

The senior analyst is calling time on an iconic punditry career of nearly 40 years.