A former squaddie with the Parachute Regiment in Northern Ireland, he was a useful rugby player whose tough looks and 6ft 2in frame belied a mild and stoical nature.

• 他原是驻北爱尔兰伞兵团的一名士兵，曾是一名不错的橄榄球手，刚毅的外表和六英尺二英寸的身高掩盖了他温和而能吃苦耐劳的性格。