THE local sporting community were saddened to hear that the man who many regarded as the greatest footballer to ever come out of Abergavenny had passed away earlier this month.

Daniel John Anthony McCarthy, known to everyone as Danny, played for the Thursdays during their golden era.

The winger played in the Welsh League Champion winning team of the late 1950s and early 1960s before moving to Cardiff City whom he played for during the 1961/62 season.

He later played for Merthyr Tydfil before returning to his beloved Thursdays where he is remembered with affection.

For a full obit see next week’s Chronicle.