Aaron Hughes vs Peter Doherty
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.
Peter Doherty
Northern Ireland · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #4 of 33
- Clubs
- Blackpool, Manchester City, Doncaster Rovers
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A Scottish Cup winner with Hibernian, his prolific goalscoring and creative spark from attacking midfield made him a true legend of the game. Career record: club career at Blackpool, Manchester City, Doncaster Rovers; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Peter Doherty ahead by 2 rating points, 89 against 87.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.