Blast from the Past. Bacuzzi takes Legend Award at Cork Soccer Honours November 2008

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Cork Soccer Honours November 2008

Bacuzzi takes Legend Award

Pics taken 13.11.2008


CORK SOCCER HONOURS

Former Cork Hibernians manager Dave Bacuzzi was the star of the show as the 15th Murphy's Stout Cork Soccer Honours were presented in a very pleasant function at the Kiln last night. Heineken's Johnny Crowley was the host while Echo Sports Editor John McHale was the master of ceremonies.


The arrival of Bacuzzi in 1970 sparked a memorable period for Cork Hibernians as the former Arsenal, Manchester City and Reading player brought his playing ability and organisational skills to bear.

Ted O'Mahony (AUL), Dave Bacuzzi and Heineken's John Crowley (Murphy's)

During his four year stay, Hibs won two FAI Cups, a League Championship, Blaxnit All Ireland, two Dublin City Cups, Shield and three Munster Cups but it wasn't enough and he was sensationally sacked at the end of the 1973-74 season. 


Home Farm reacted quickly and signed him up as their manager and, by the end of that first season, they became the first amateur team in 40 years to win the FAI Cup. 


A worthier recipient of the Cork Football Legend Award for 2008 would be very hard to find. 

Paddy Byrne (RIP), Mick O'Keeffe and John Crowley


Hall of Fame winner Mick "Slap" O'Keeffe was a consistent defender with Cork Celtic. He first came to prominence when starring with Glasheen and also played with Munster in first schoolboy inter-pro. 

 Having served his apprenticeship with Evergreen Utd, O'Keeffe moved to Celtic but major honours eluded that great team. Before hanging up his boots Mick, in 1966, helped St Mary's to a clean-sweep locally. 

Double Tops

Distinguished Service Award Winners:

In 1986, Mary Buckley (above), with her late husband John, helped set up Leeds AFC.  After years of dedication, Leeds made their mark by winning the Troy Cup in 1996 and are now one of the leading clubs in the city. 

Jerry Harris (left), the AUL's Richie Browne and John Crowley

Heineken's Barry Punch (left), Bertie Lawless
and the AUL's Henry Healy.
Jerry Harris is a background man who has made an enormous contribution to the local League of Ireland scene with Albert Rovers (later Cork Alberts), Cork United and, since 1986, with Cork City. With the various clubs, he has worn every number, cut the grass, washed the gear, fund raised and driven the team bus. He did it his way and is still doing it.

Dubliner Bertie Lawless arrived in Cork in 1952 and helped North End to three consecutive League titles as well as Foley and City Challenge Cups. In 1957,  in the twilight of his career, he assisted Blackpool Celtic. On his retirement he switched to coaching and administration, spending the rest of his years with the club. 

Barry McGovern receives his Distinguished Service Award from the AUL's
Martin Conlon (left) and Heineken's Barry Punch.

Crosshaven's Barry McGovern worked his distinguished way through youths football and went on to play League of Ireland with Cork Celtic and Drumcondra. He played representative football for the MSL and the AUL. Locally, Barry has made a massive contribution on the coaching side. He guided Kinsale to their first ever AOH triumph last season and is now with Everton in the MSL.

A happy O'Keeffe group.

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