From experiencing the wrath of Sligo Rovers' suporters after a shock loss to Longford Town in the FAI Cup to a couple of years later being in and amongst the Lisbon Lions as a Celtic goalkeeper, the great Tom Lally has very nearly done and seen it all in football.
The affable Galwegian, who enjoyed two stints at Rovers, the first including the memorable cup final saga of 1970, is still enthusiastic as ever about the game and has immersed himself in coaching goalkeepers of all ages, currently at Mervue United in his native county, since his playing days concluded.
Supporters of Rovers during that era will remember the composure, style and ability of a young 20-year-old who joined the club in 1968, and made the position his own, so much so that Celtic came in for him amidst interest from a whole host of British clubs.