Derry City treble-winning manager Jim McLaughlin passes away

Jim McLaughlin celebrates guiding his home town club to treble glory in 1989 (Photo: Derry Journal)

Former Derry City manager and League Of Ireland legend Jim McLaughlin has passed away.

Jim won a record eight League of Ireland titles as Manager with Derry City, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, and Shelbourne as well as six FAI Cups.

He steered Derry City to their famous domestic treble in 1989.

As a player, Jim also won an FAI Cup with Dundalk in a glittering career across Irish football.

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