The Dublin All-Ireland winner who sparked Chelsea-Spurs rivalry, then became Ajax boss - The42

Jack Kirwan not only made his mark in GAA and English football at the turn of the 20th century, he also has a special place in the history books of the Dutch giants.

JOHN JACK KIRWAN won the 1894 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship with Dublin. In 1910 he became the first recognised head coach of Ajax after posing as an Englishman. In between, the Wicklow-… [+6316 chars]

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