Cathal Craughwell [@crocksart] is the artist responsible for this tribute to Paul McGrath.
Paul McGrath is an Irish former footballer, who played as a defender. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as defensive midfielder. McGrath is widely considered one of the greatest ever Irish players.
In a career greatly hampered by injuries and off-the-field problems, he played 14 professional seasons with Aston Villa and Manchester United (seven apiece). He also played for St Patrick's Athletic, Derby County and Sheffield United
Also a long-time member of the Republic of Ireland national team, he appeared at the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 1988, the team's first-ever international tournament.
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