Damien Duff vs Denis Irwin
Ireland against Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Damien Duff
Ireland · 2000s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Ireland
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 100 · 98 goals
- Clubs
- Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Fulham
Pace, trickery, and a keen eye for goal defined this winger, who tormented defences for Blackburn, Chelsea, and the Republic of Ireland at the 2002 World Cup. Career record: 100 caps and 98 goals for Ireland; club career at Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Fulham.
Denis Irwin
Ireland · 1990s · LB
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Ireland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 56 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The versatile Irish full-back was a bedrock of Manchester United's defence for over a decade, winning seven Premier League titles and the Champions League in 1999. Career record: 56 caps and 4 goals for Ireland; club career at Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Denis Irwin ahead by 1 rating point, 88 against 87.
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