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Pat Jennings vs Peter Doherty

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

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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.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q311711
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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.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2711051
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