It was with shock and sadness that we learned of the passing of legendary broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy today.

A totemic figure on Irish TV for almost half a century, we will look back on his career with his long-time colleague and soccer panel member John Giles on Off The Ball tonight.

As a team who grew up watching him, we have also picked out some of our favourite moments from Bill's time gracing our screens:

Michael McCarthy (Producer)

'This was Bill at his best, putting the fans' point to the panel, not backing down in the face of being criticised, and bringing out the best in the panel.'

Donny Mahoney

'He had an eagle eye for an inexactitude'.

Cian Murtagh

One word: Live!

Tommy Rooney 

'The panel and aprés match have always gone hand-in-hand; a minute to epitomise the wonderful humour and graciousness the legendary broadcaster always had to fall back on!'

Raf Diallo

'He was brilliant at playing devil's advocate in discussions, but also was great at getting all voices around him to get their chance to interject.'