Johnny Carey vs Tony Dunne
Both Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Johnny Carey
Ireland · 1937–1953 · RB
- Rank in Ireland
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Republic of Ireland
- 29 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Shamrock Rovers, Everton
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 Republic of Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Shamrock Rovers, Everton.
Tony Dunne
Ireland · 1962–1975 · LB
- Rank in Ireland
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Republic of Ireland
- 33 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Shelbourne, Manchester United, Bolton Wanderers
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. Career record: 33 caps and 0 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Shelbourne, Manchester United, Bolton Wanderers.
The careers, side by side
Johnny Carey is editorial rank 3 and Tony Dunne rank 7 in Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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