Aaron Hughes vs Danny Blanchflower
Northern Ireland against Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aaron Hughes
Northern Ireland · CB
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 112 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A cornerstone of the Northern Ireland defence for decades, Aaron Hughes was a calm, composed, and always reliable centre-back. Career record: 112 caps and 1 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham; honours include Hall of Fame.
Danny Blanchflower
Northern Ireland · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 56 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Barnsley, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
Tottenham's legendary double-winning captain, his eloquent leadership and incisive passing from midfield inspired one of English football's greatest teams. Career record: 56 caps and 2 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Barnsley, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Danny Blanchflower ahead by 3 rating points, 90 against 87.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.