your top 3 league of ireland players ever

**kd16** · 25/11/2009, 11:22 AM

Keith Fahey for me. His performance against Hertha in the RDS stands out, I doubt I will ever again be as impressed by a LOI player in my lifetime. Slightly disappointed with his progress this season but I'm going to put that down to injuries and being on the left wing, the Brits haven't seen anything near his best yet.

**Mr A** · 25/11/2009, 11:26 AM

1. Brendan Bradley
2. Brendan Bradley
3. Brendan Bradley

**CMcC** · 25/11/2009, 1:54 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

There are too many to list, maybe filter it down per decade ?

Barry Kehoe (RIP) in the 80`s - won 2 lge titles, & 1 cup (lincluding the double), also was a superb team player to the often forgotten and excellent Irish Olympic side of the mid 80`s - came very close to qualificaiton and had some great results away to Spain, Sweden, France I think.

Jackie Jamseson (RIP) - mainly 80`s - prob didnt win that much - a travesty, but not uncommon with certain great players in history. A legend. Scored in famous 3-2 win v Rangers in 83/84 ?

Liam Coyle - 90`s - pure class, surely Derry`s best player of all time ?

Paul Doolin, was also an excellent player, well deserving of these mentions, Alfie Hale, Tommy McConnville, Brendan Bradley, Peter Thomas, Al Finnuance, Mick Leech, all also dserve a mention, but I`ll stick to my top 3 as I would have watched them the most.

JJ didnt actually score in that game in 84. He did, however, run the Rangers team ragged both home and away.

**Sam_Heggy** · 25/11/2009, 2:34 PM

Brendan Bradley, Johnny Speak and Johnny Minnock

Georgie O'C produced one of the most accomplished performance's from one player I have see from a visiting player in Finn Park. It was the 2005 season opener and Cork won 0-2. Cork were superb that day and went on to win the league that year. They had Kevin Doyle, Joe Gamble, Liam Kearney, Georgie and co that day.

**Martinho II** · 25/11/2009, 5:51 PM

Originally Posted by Bohs11

Hes playing in Vietnam now.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...gstone_Mbabazi

never knew about charles mbazi livingstone.. well spotted that .

**robbieos88** · 26/11/2009, 1:45 AM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

never knew about charles mbazi livingstone.. well spotted that .

He was one of the top scorers in the Vietnamese league a few years back AFAIK. My joint favourite player with Eddie Gormley, can't decide between them

**Raheny Red** · 26/11/2009, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

never knew about charles mbazi livingstone.. well spotted that .

Got a few bob out of the stains' fans too after croaking it on the half way.

**danthesaint** · 27/11/2009, 2:19 PM

1) Darragh Maguire
2) Eddie Gormley
3) Glen Crowe

one from section, if i was allowed a fourth for keeper.

Brian Murphy

**OwlsFan** · 12/01/2015, 2:20 PM

1. Frank O'Neill
2. Mick Leech
3. Johnny Matthews

**Spudulika** · 12/01/2015, 2:36 PM

In no particular order:
Jackie Jameson - Pure talent, always looked ancient, and surprisingly full of running. Always wondered why he didn't move up a level to a large league, though he was a joy to watch when he put his foot on the ball.
Joseph Ndo - For a 60 year old he is still in great shape and one of the real class players who landed in the league. Always seemed lazy, but once he put his mind to it he could light up the place.
Owen Coyle - Have to add the man despite not liking him (as an enemy), but a really perfect striker. It was a toss up with hm and Jason Byrne, but for pure range of goals and conditions, it was Coyle.

Tempted to put in Alan O'Neill, Richie Ryan, Paul Byrne, Paul Doolin, Neale Fenn, Pat Fenlon.

**Dalymountrower** · 12/01/2015, 2:41 PM

Liam Coyle
Jackie Jameson
Ashleigh Grimes

**Ezeikial** · 12/01/2015, 2:42 PM

Originally Posted by Spudulika;1800050
Tempted to put in ...............,[B

Neale Fenn,[/B]

Obviously characteristics like integrity, honesty, loyalty, and decency have no bearing.

**Charlie Darwin** · 12/01/2015, 2:47 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

Obviously characteristics like integrity, honesty, loyalty, and decency have no bearing.

Not that I rate him particularly, but why would they?

**Ezeikial** · 12/01/2015, 5:26 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Not that I rate him particularly, but why would they?

Perhaps the personal attributes and character of players have little bearing for most people in appraising most players, but for me the behaviour of this particular player in his final season overshadows all the positives aspects of his play that went before.

**Spudulika** · 12/01/2015, 5:34 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

Perhaps the personal attributes and character of players have little bearing for most people in appraising most players, but for me the behaviour of this particular player in his final season overshadows all the positives aspects of his play that went before.

Ezekial, as in most cases, there are 2 (or many) sides, and I think you'll agree there was a long in the mix. Regardless, this is down to the quality of play on the pitch, not looking for role models etc. If so, there are more than a few we would not be naming.

**Charlie Darwin** · 12/01/2015, 5:45 PM

But if it's a question about the best player I don't really think the player double-crossing a club or any other off-field indiscretion should really come into it. If I was asked my favourite players, it'd be a different question and a different answer.

**Captain2007** · 12/01/2015, 7:57 PM

I had the pleasure of chasing these three around the park...in the old days!

Barry Kehoe - Dundalk
Martin Bayly - Sligo
Derek Swan - Bohs

**Ezeikial** · 13/01/2015, 8:54 AM

Originally Posted by Spudulika

Ezekial, as in most cases, there are 2 (or many) sides, and I think you'll agree there was a long in the mix.

I have no idea what the last part means. If you are suggesting that there is an alternative story that justifies Fenn's reprehensible behaviour, I would like to hear it.

Originally Posted by Spudulika

Regardless, this is down to the quality of play on the pitch, not looking for role models etc. If so, there are more than a few we would not be naming.

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

But if it's a question about the best player I don't really think the player double-crossing a club or any other off-field indiscretion should really come into it. If I was asked my favourite players, it'd be a different question and a different answer.

I respect these opinions, mine is different as already outlined - Fenn's lowlife behaviour overshadows any positives in my eyes

**White Horse** · 13/01/2015, 9:04 AM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

I respect these opinions, mine is different as already outlined - Fenn's lowlife behaviour overshadows any positives in my eyes

In my opinion a "top" player is also a player with integrity and good character.

**Dodge** · 13/01/2015, 9:16 AM

Fenn could have cured cancer off the pitch and he still wouldn't be within an ass's roar of being a top 3 player at any club he's played for, never mind in the league.