The first Irish captain of Manchester United, who won six caps for Ireland, Patrick O’Connell began managing in Spain in 1922, leading Real Betis to their only La Liga title in 1935. As Barcelona manager during the Spanish Civil War, ‘Don Patricio’ saved the club by organizing a crucial North American tour.
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