Jimmy McIlroy vs Peter Doherty
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..
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
Jimmy McIlroy is editorial rank 7 and Peter Doherty rank 4 in Northern Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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