Damien Duff vs Johnny Giles
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.
Johnny Giles
Ireland · CM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Ireland
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 59 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A true Leeds United legend, his intelligent passing and midfield generalship were central to their dominant side of the late 60s and early 70s, winning the First Division title and FA Cup. Career record: 59 caps and 5 goals for Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 87.
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