Aaron Hughes vs Jimmy McIlroy
Both Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aaron Hughes
Northern Ireland · 1998–2018 · CB
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Northern Ireland
- 112 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham
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.
Jimmy McIlroy
Northern Ireland · 1951–1965 · RM
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Northern Ireland
- 55 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- Burnley, Stoke City, Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Burnley did not top the First Division for a single day of 1959-60 until the final afternoon, a 2-1 win at Manchester City on 2 May 1960, and the passing that carried them there belonged to the inside-forward Turf Moor called the Brain of Burnley. Career record: 55 caps and 10 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Burnley, Stoke City, Oldham Athletic A.F.C..
The careers, side by side
Aaron Hughes is editorial rank 5 and Jimmy McIlroy rank 7 in Northern Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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