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Ireland · 1990s · LB
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.
Ireland · 1937–1953 · RB
Nine different positions bore his name on Manchester United teamsheets, goalkeeper included, yet it was as captain that he lifted the FA Cup after the celebrated 4-2 final against Blackpool in 1948. The First Division title of 1952 followed, along with the 1949 Footballer of the Year award and the honour of captaining the Rest of Europe XI at Hampden in 1947. Career record: 29 caps and 3 goals for Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Shamrock Rovers, Everton.
The almanac puts Johnny Carey ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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