Still probably the fastest left back we have, if not still the best!
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Remember his lucky green socks??
Terry Phelan's mother comes from Sligo , which is how he qualified.
Terry Phelan is a legend. I remember him doing the classic "come & get me" in the Herald I think, just before the Japan. He was 37 at the time and playing in the US - I'd have taken him like a shot.
Phelan was a very good defensive left full. Fastest Irish player in my memory. Did seem to love playing for Ireland. Myself and a few lads went nuts cheering him on when he made something on a comeback in the friendly against Scotland years ago. He made a point of applauding us at the end of the game. Top man.
On the subject of Gary Kelly, I've seen him around Drogheda a few times since he retired. He has a care home for cancer suffers in the town.