When the Americans were getting ready to send their first men to the moon, an old Irishman was watching them on television in the bar of a hotel.

当美国人正准备送他们的第一人送上月球，一个古老的爱尔兰人从电视上看到他们在一个酒吧。

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The 27-year-old Irishman had an enjoyable summer on the back of United's double triumph last season.

这位27岁的爱尔兰人好好享受了双冠之后的暑假。

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An hour later, the 23-year-old Northern Irishman issued a statement apologizing for his withdrawal, which he attributed to a sore wisdom tooth affecting his concentration.

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The 24-year-old held talks with Iron manager Ian Baraclough after Kilmarnock accepted an offer for the Irishman.

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However, ask a 30-year-old Irishman in 15 years whether it was all worth it and it will be an undoubted yes.

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