View Full Version : Best Goalkeeper ever in LOI
oriel
17/01/2009, 11:22 AM
A lot of sucessfull clubs will vote for their own clubs, so I`ll kick start.
Richie Blackmore, (Dundalk 1976 - 83)
Won 3 Lges, 3 Fai Cups, unbeaten in europe at home from 76 -82, qualified in all but one season, and at least 2 seasons went through 2 rounds (3 in 78/79)
niallsparky
17/01/2009, 12:45 PM
Brian Murphy has to be up there, I'm sure nostalgia will play a part in some selections but this guy is the best I've seen.
Mentions too for Dermot O'Neill and Dave Henderson.
Keen2win
17/01/2009, 12:46 PM
Digger O Brien
"5ft 8, overweight, Digger O Brien is fu!kin great"
:D
sonofstan
17/01/2009, 1:01 PM
Murphy, no question - the display in the League match at the Brandywell this year was awe -inspiring.
Iorfa2MaccaJim
17/01/2009, 1:35 PM
Peter Thomas - Waterford F.C.
Best Keeper of All Time. No debating that. COME ON BLUES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thread Finished.
Heno10
17/01/2009, 2:32 PM
Dermot O'Neil without a doubt
Bonovox
17/01/2009, 3:57 PM
Kevin Fitzpatrick - Limerick United.
fact
Ritchie Blackmore and Alan Gough at Galway United.
Murphy, no question - the display in the League match at the Brandywell this year was awe -inspiring.
If it wasnt for him we would have hammered ye. Great performance
In his prime there wasnt many better than Steve Williams,i always thought Dave Henderson was brilliant too.
Murphy without doubt the current best.
I assume we've had senior international keepers now and then in the league.
Was there a Paddy Roche who went from shells into Man Utds first team in the 60s?
If Brian Murphy is the best we've ever had, I greatly over estimated how good the LOI used to be
gufcfan
17/01/2009, 4:54 PM
Dmitri Brinias at Galway United
Dave Henderson was the best I've seen. Mentions too for Alan O'Neill and Trevor Wood (if only for a couple of years).
Mr Maroon
17/01/2009, 5:05 PM
Dmitri Brinias at Galway United
without a doubt
That's a tough one!
Peter Thomas would have to be there or thereabouts.
Other likely candidates already mentioned: Alan Gough, Alan & Dermot O'Neill, Dave Henderson, Brian Murphy.
In more recent times you'd have to look at Michael Devine (regardless of whether he has or hasn't 'lost it' since, his displays for Cork and his 8 clean sheets in a row to keep us up in 1999 deserve that).
Speaking of Cork, what about Biscuits Harrington?
For longevity, IIRC, Jody Byrne and Wayne Russell spring to mind.
Blue Man
17/01/2009, 5:37 PM
Alan Gough and Alan O Neill for me. I always thought highly of Dave Henderson too. Brian Murphy is the current best by a fair distance followed by Barry Murphy
Bunny Kelly
17/01/2009, 5:54 PM
Ashley Stephenson, what a legend!!
ramblers
17/01/2009, 5:55 PM
Alec Ludzic was definetly up there with the best!!
Ashley Stephenson, what a legend!!
And a gentleman!
iceman
17/01/2009, 6:33 PM
Slightly off-topic but does anyone remember a 'keeper that climbed up on the goalposts and broke them up during a game (think it was at Oriel Park) in the 70's. The clip was later played on ITV's "On The Ball" and on "What Happened Next" on BBC's A Question Of Sport?
prince20
17/01/2009, 9:58 PM
Slightly off-topic but does anyone remember a 'keeper that climbed up on the goalposts and broke them up during a game (think it was at Oriel Park) in the 70's. The clip was later played on ITV's "On The Ball" and on "What Happened Next" on BBC's A Question Of Sport?
Mick O Brien
red bellied
17/01/2009, 10:37 PM
Alan Patterson helped Sligo Rovers win the league in 1977.
Réiteoir
17/01/2009, 10:38 PM
Mick O'Brien was an eccentric goalkeeper who played in the League of Ireland throughout the 1970s.
He began his career with Home Farm F.C. where he was part of a Leinster Youth Cup winning side. In 1967 Mick moved to Athlone Town F.C. who were then in the Leinster Senior League.
He spent almost 10 years at Athlone during which time, they would join the League of Ireland. He kept goal during the famous UEFA Cup tie against AC Milan in 1975. Athlone held the Italian giants to a scoreless draw at St. Mel's Park.
He also famously delayed a match in Dundalk after breaking the crossbar in 1974 [1].
After leaving Athlone in 1976 , he moved to St Patrick's Athletic and spent 4 years there. He then moved to Bohemians in 1980 and spent 2 years at the club (making 8 league appearances).
Mr Maroon
17/01/2009, 10:47 PM
Alan Gough and Alan O Neill for me. I always thought highly of Dave Henderson too. Brian Murphy is the current best by a fair distance followed by Barry Murphy
I'm glad to see him mentioned by someone who isn't a fan of one of the clubs he played for. He's a legend in my eyes.
Blue Man
17/01/2009, 11:26 PM
I'm glad to see him mentioned by someone who isn't a fan of one of the clubs he played for. He's a legend in my eyes.
He was my coach when he played for Shels and continued to coach me even when he moved up North to Glentoran. Absolute legend and a huge hero of mine
Razors left peg
18/01/2009, 10:56 AM
Has any LOI goalkeeper ever been a regular for the national team in the past? Im sure there have been a couple that have gotten the odd cap but has anyone ever been first choice?
prince20
18/01/2009, 10:56 AM
Without a doubt, The answer to this question is Mick Smyth.
You can throw up other names but you will be wrong:eek:
shelbourne1904
18/01/2009, 11:39 AM
Has any LOI goalkeeper ever been a regular for the national team in the past? Im sure there have been a couple that have gotten the odd cap but has anyone ever been first choice?
There was never a regular but Mick Smyth, Paddy Roche and Peter Thomas were capped while playing LOI.Peter Thomas was English but became a a "naturalised" Irishman after living here for years.
Orangecelt
18/01/2009, 4:13 PM
Alec Ludzic of Cork Celtic and later Cork City. No question!
rambler14
18/01/2009, 4:36 PM
For the Ramblers supporters among us.............Dave the Save!
michaelguineys
19/01/2009, 1:07 AM
For the Ramblers supporters among us.............Dave the Save!
Dave the Save that played for Corinthians?
Did he play for ye too?
Anthony Fenelly has to be up there as one of the best keepers in the league ever, never mind one of the best Ramblers keepers :D
don ramo
19/01/2009, 1:10 AM
Dave the Save that played for Corinthians?
Did he play for ye too?
Anthony Fenelly has to be up there as one of the best keepers in the league ever, never mind one of the best Ramblers keepers :D
why the smile fennelly was class:p
sadly he ran off with some savage youngone in derry the ****ing lucky c**t and hasnt been seen since, i think he was the christmass turkey:D
gael353
19/01/2009, 4:25 AM
Of yesteryear it would have to be Kevin Fitzpatrick of Limerick and Ireland and of the newer ones id go for Dave Henderson.
Hibs4Ever
19/01/2009, 6:51 AM
This is easy, Dave Henderson by a long distance
Tis-smeee
19/01/2009, 6:54 AM
Peter Thomas
Calcio Jack
19/01/2009, 7:34 AM
Surely it has to be Gordon Banks
SMorgan
19/01/2009, 9:42 AM
Surely it has to be Gordon Banks
Arrrr over-rated. Made a living off a single save!!:D
A lot of posters are going for keepers at their own clubs. I'll go for Dermot O'Neill, who started his career as an understudy to Blackmore at Dundalk, and Mick Smyth.
But I have to say the League of Ireland has produced a number of quality keepers. A lot of the keepers montioned in this thread were quality and certainly bring back some good memories.
Surely it has to be Gordon Banks
Henderson was better. Just wouldn't give up the fireman job to make a go of it ;)
roversman
19/01/2009, 10:15 AM
alan patterson is the best keeper i seen in over 30 of watching LOL football
WoodquayBoy
19/01/2009, 10:20 AM
Richie 'BlocksMore' and Alan Gough for our lot, mentions from my recollection to Henderson, O'Neill, Davis, Ludzic. Of the newer generaiton, Brian Murphy is easily the best keeper in the league in the past few seasons
Redie
19/01/2009, 10:42 AM
Absolutely no contest here.
Fred Davis - The Legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A face
19/01/2009, 11:02 AM
The first half of his stay at Shels Williams has to get a mention, i just think he fell out of favour and then started to decline after that.
Alex Ludzic was without doubt the best ever to have played on any team in Cork. Devine does deserve a mention but to be honest i think its definitely Ludzic
dublinred
19/01/2009, 11:04 AM
The guy whio used to play for Shels in the mid nineties was the best i have seen think it was Gough.
HarpoJoyce
19/01/2009, 4:14 PM
UCD LoI Greats.
1 Alan O'Neill
2 Barry Ryan
4 Darren Quigley
5 Paul Kavanagh
6 Pat Jennings.
Matti Gregg is one in the making.
Ever heard of Alan Kelly?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Kelly,_Sr.
47 caps and all that, not as good as Anthony Fennelly though.
wexledge
19/01/2009, 10:55 PM
Shane Dunphy, Waterford and Wex Youths :rolleyes:
Terry-Lander
20/01/2009, 10:38 AM
Gough, but honourable mention must go to Tom Lally (the postman always delivered) who was also adept at scoring and if memory serves me right was our leading scorer one season.
Steve Bruce
20/01/2009, 12:24 PM
Alan Gough and Alan O Neill for me. I always thought highly of Dave Henderson too. Brian Murphy is the current best by a fair distance followed by Barry Murphy
The same Alan Gough that played for Glentoran ?
The same Alan Gough that played for Glentoran ?
Yep..
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