27 years ago today, Ireland lost 2-0 to the Netherlands at Anfield in a play-off match for the 1996 European Championships, a game that was Jack Charlton's last in charge.
The legendary world cup winning player for England took over the Irish job in 1985 and led the Boys in Green to three International tournaments in a golden era of Irish soccer.
Euro '88 brought us Ray Houghton's winner over England, while Italia '90 is fondly remembered for David O'Leary's penalty, Packie Bonner's heroics and for the heartbreak dealt out by Italy's Toto Schillaci.