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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ian Parker

Steven Davis: ‘Hero’ Billy Bingham showed Northern Ireland what was possible

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Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis has paid tribute to Billy Bingham, saying his achievements as a player and manager gave the nation belief they could regularly qualify for major tournaments.

Bingham, who played at the 1958 World Cup and later guided Northern Ireland to both the 1982 and 1986 editions as manager, died on Thursday night at the age of 90.

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