To commemorate his 74th birthday, here are five of the best Aprés Match sketches that feature legendary Leeds and Ireland midfielder John Giles.
The Meaning of Giles with Gay Byrne
Both impersonators were on top form in this parody.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gx2fg9WgIc
Take each game on its merits
He does say that quite a bit, in fairness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXV8btN5X8k
The Giles Line
This bit was not broadcast live on RTE but was actually an extra on the 2008 Best of Aprés Match DVD. However, considering how heavily Giles features in it, we couldn't leave it off the list.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GlxhHPRoDg
The GAA Assimilation Committee
This gem comes from way back when the GAA were deliberating whether to allow foreign games to be played on Croke Park's sacred soil. It remains a timeless classic even though the story is no longer topical.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC7Xv7kHiZ4
Stop Looking At Me John
Wait until the end for final punchline courtesy of Gilesy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0pM--105GQ
