Communities Minister Caral Ni Chuilin backs calls for statue of Pat Jennings

Martin Mccann: The best goalkeeper and the best gentleman Northern Ireland football has ever seen. An inspiration to young footballers. We all loved George Best, but Big Pat was the way you would want your son to grow up.

Barry Russell: Long overdue. A true gentleman and sporting great.

Gordon Alcorn: Great idea. And one of big DJ’S as well.

Sean Mcgovern: Great player. One of many at the time who wanted a united Irish team.

Lawrence Gillen: Big Pat is well worthy of a statue. An absolute legend among Northern Ireland supporters.