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Mick McCarthy

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor
Rating
81
Caps
57
Goals
2
Life
1959
Clubs
Barnsley, Manchester City, Celtic
#32
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A no-nonsense centre-back and later a successful manager, he epitomised Irish grit during a long playing career in England. Career record: 57 caps and 2 goals for Ireland; club career at Barnsley, Manchester City, Celtic.

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Career record

1977–1983Barnsley
1983–1987Manchester City
1987–1989Celtic
1989–1990Olympique Lyonnais
1990–1990Millwall
Ireland57 caps, 2 goals

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One rank above: Tony Cascarino at #31.

One rank below: Shane Long at #33.

Ireland's editorial top five: Roy Keane · Liam Brady · Johnny Carey · Paul McGrath · Denis Irwin.