Keith Gillespie

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Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1975

Clubs

Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Sheffield United

#17

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A thrilling winger with blistering pace, he was a key figure for Newcastle in the 90s, renowned for his dazzling runs down the flank. Career record: 86 caps and 2 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Sheffield United.

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Around Gillespie in the almanac

One rank above: Colin Clarke at #16.

One rank below: Mal Donaghy at #18.

Northern Ireland's editorial top five: George Best · Danny Blanchflower · Pat Jennings · Peter Doherty · Aaron Hughes.