Danny Blanchflower vs Jimmy McIlroy
Both Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Danny Blanchflower
Northern Ireland · 1949–1963 · CM
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Northern Ireland
- 56 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Barnsley, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur
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.
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
Danny Blanchflower is editorial rank 2 and Jimmy McIlroy rank 7 in Northern Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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