33·Legends

Jimmy McIlroy vs Pat Jennings

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

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Jimmy McIlroy

Northern Ireland · 1958–62 · RM

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Northern Ireland
#7 of 33
Caps
55 · 10 goals
Clubs
Burnley, Stoke City, Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Honours
Hall of Fame

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. That championship, the 1962 FA Cup final lost to Tottenham, 55 Northern Ireland caps and the 1958 World Cup quarter-final run sit beside 497 Burnley games and 131 goals. Career record: 55 caps and 10 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Burnley, Stoke City, Oldham Athletic A.F.C.; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Pat Jennings

Northern Ireland · GK

Almanac rating
90
Rank in Northern Ireland
#3 of 33
Caps
119 · 0 goals
Clubs
Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal
Honours
Hall of Fame

Pat Jennings was an Old-Trafford stopper, a legend for Tottenham and Arsenal, renowned for his incredible shot-stopping and longevity, playing in two World Cups for Northern Ireland. Career record: 119 caps and 0 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal; honours include Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac puts Pat Jennings ahead by 3 rating points, 90 against 87.

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