The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 2nd August
1954: Ex-Morecambe and Northern Ireland boss Sammy McIlroy is born (celebrates 57th birthday).
1969: Former Northern Ireland midfielder Michael Hughes is born (celebrates 40th birthday).
1969: Former Portugal international defender Fernando Couto is born (celebrates 42nd birthday).
1982: Sporting Lisbon's former Tottenham striker Helder Postiga is born (celebrates 29th birthday).
