Ronnie Whelan

Stalwart CAM, also CM, SS Right-footed creatorclutch

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1961

Clubs

Home Farm, Liverpool, Southend United

#28

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A stylish and effective midfielder, he was a vital part of Liverpool's glory years in the 1980s, scoring in the 1986 FA Cup Final. Career record: 53 caps and 3 goals for Ireland; club career at Home Farm, Liverpool, Southend United.

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One rank above: Ray Houghton at #27.

One rank below: Tony Cascarino at #29.

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