Former Ireland international Noel Campbell dies

Former Republic of Ireland international Noel Campbell has died, aged 72.

Campbell, who played 11 times for his country, was a star for League of Ireland sides St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers.

St Pat’s paid tribute to Campbell and in a statement on twitter said: "We learned today of the sad passing of the great Noel Campbell. Noel spent five brilliant years at the club from 1967.

"He remains the last man to play for Ireland while at the club from 1971. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

The Dubliner made his debut for the Saints in 1966 and spent five seasons with the Inchicore club, making his international debut during that time.

He then moved to Germany, joining Fortuna Koln in 1971 and played 194 games for the club over eight successful seasons.

During his time Koln, Campbell helped the club win promotion to the Bundesliga, becoming the first Irishman to play in the German top flight.

Campbell left Germany in 1980 and finished his career with Shamrock Rovers before becoming assistant manager to John Giles and then eventually succeeding Giles as the Rovers boss.