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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 · 1958–1979 · LB
Only Bobby Charlton and Bill Foulkes had played more games for Manchester United when he left in 1973, and on the night Benfica were beaten 4-1 at Wembley in 1968 he was there at left-back, quick, quiet, immaculate. The European Cup crowns honours that also hold the 1963 FA Cup and the league championships of 1965 and 1967. Career record: 33 caps and 0 goals for Ireland; club career at Shelbourne, Manchester United, Bolton Wanderers.
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