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Keith Gillespie

Icon CAM, also CM, SS Right-footed playmakerdribbler
Rating
85
Caps
86
Goals
2
Life
1975
Clubs
Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Sheffield United
#19
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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Career record

1993–1995Manchester United
1993–1993Wigan Athletic
1995–1998Newcastle United
1998–2003Blackburn Rovers
2000–2001Wigan Athletic
2003–2005Leicester City
2005–2009Sheffield United
2008–2008Charlton Athletic
2009–2009Bradford City A.F.C.
2009–2010Glentoran
2010–2010Darlington
2011–2013Longford Town
Northern Ireland86 caps, 2 goals

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Around Gillespie in the almanac

One rank above: Colin Clarke at #18.

One rank below: Mal Donaghy at #20.

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