Billy Bingham: Memorial Service held for the late Northern Ireland international footballer and football manager - 25 images

By Gemma Murray

Published 8th Jun 2023, 11:52 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2023, 14:07 BST

Martin O'Neill and Gerry Armstrong have paid tribute to Billy Bingham at a memorial service for the late former Northern Ireland manager.

Mr Bingham, who died in 2022 aged 90-years was remembered at a service at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast on June 7.

He led Northern Ireland to the 1982 and 1986 World Cup finals.

Billy Bingham - Service of Thanksgiving - Wednesday 7th June - St Annes Cathedral

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Billy Bingham - Service of Thanksgiving - Wednesday 7th June - St Annes Cathedral Photo: presseye

A Service of Thanksgiving for Billy Bingham MBE at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast on Wednesday.

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A Service of Thanksgiving for Billy Bingham MBE at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast on Wednesday. Photo: pacemaker

Bingham, who passed away at the age of 90 last year, holds a special and unique place in Northern Ireland footballing history, having played for and managed his country in World Cup final tournaments.

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Bingham, who passed away at the age of 90 last year, holds a special and unique place in Northern Ireland footballing history, having played for and managed his country in World Cup final tournaments. Photo: pacemaker

PACEMAKER BELFAST APRIL 1986

Renowned as a master tactician, the wily Bingham guided the boys in green to the 1982 and 1986 World Cup finals.

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PACEMAKER BELFAST APRIL 1986 Renowned as a master tactician, the wily Bingham guided the boys in green to the 1982 and 1986 World Cup finals. Photo: pacemaker

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