Danny Blanchflower vs Peter Doherty
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.
Peter Doherty
Northern Ireland · 1935–1950 · CAM
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Ireland
- 16 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Blackpool, Manchester City, Doncaster Rovers
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: 16 caps and 3 goals for Ireland; club career at Blackpool, Manchester City, Doncaster Rovers.
The careers, side by side
Danny Blanchflower is editorial rank 2 and Peter Doherty rank 4 in Northern Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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