Jimmy McIlroy vs Pat Jennings
Both Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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..
Pat Jennings
Northern Ireland · 1964–1986 · GK
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Northern Ireland
- 119 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal
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.
The careers, side by side
Jimmy McIlroy is editorial rank 7 and Pat Jennings rank 3 in Northern Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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