33·Legends

Peter Doherty vs Peter McParland

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

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Peter Doherty

Northern Ireland · CAM

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Northern Ireland
#4 of 33
Clubs
Blackpool, Manchester City, Doncaster Rovers
Honours
Hall of Fame

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: club career at Blackpool, Manchester City, Doncaster Rovers; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Peter McParland

Northern Ireland · 1952–1971 · LM

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Northern Ireland
#10 of 33
Caps
34 · 10 goals
Clubs
Aston Villa, Plymouth Argyle, Atlanta Chiefs
Honours
Hall of Fame

Both Aston Villa goals in the 1957 FA Cup final were his, struck against a Manchester United side reduced by his infamous sixth-minute collision with goalkeeper Ray Wood. A year later he scored five times at the 1958 World Cup to carry Northern Ireland into the quarter-finals, and in 1961 he added the League Cup to that Wembley winner's medal. Career record: 34 caps and 10 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Aston Villa, Plymouth Argyle, Atlanta Chiefs; honours include Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac puts Peter Doherty ahead by 2 rating points, 89 against 87.

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