Northern Ireland football: Peter McParland outshone even Pele at the 1958 World Cup finals

Peter McParland’s five goals for Northern Ireland in 1958 tournament put the world’s best players in the shade

Peter McParland in action for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland and Aston Villa legend Peter McParland had many qualities. My favourite was his natural ability to make you smile.

I was blessed to interview Peter the Great on a number of occasions and every single time he was a joy to talk to telling magical tales of yesteryear.