33·Legends

Harry Gregg vs Martin O’Neill

Northern Ireland against Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Harry Gregg

Northern Ireland · GK

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Northern Ireland
#6 of 33
Caps
25 · 0 goals
Clubs
Doncaster Rovers, Manchester United, Stoke City
Honours
2× Hall of Fame (1995–2019)

Harry Gregg, a true hero of the Munich air disaster, was a fearless goalkeeper whose bravery and exceptional shot-stopping earned him legendary status at Manchester United and for Northern Ireland. Career record: 25 caps and 0 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Doncaster Rovers, Manchester United, Stoke City; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (1995–2019).

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Martin O’Neill

Northern Ireland · CM

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Northern Ireland
#9 of 33
Caps
64 · 8 goals
Clubs
Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Notts County
Honours
Hall of Fame

A tough-tackling, tenacious midfielder, he was a key part of Brian Clough's all-conquering Nottingham Forest side, winning two European Cups. Career record: 64 caps and 8 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Notts County; honours include Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 87.

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