League of Ireland Hall Of Fame

**Vitruvian Man** · 14/06/2006, 2:16 PM

I'll second Pat Fenlon for the hall of fame.

Other Bohs legends I would like to propose are

Tony O'Connor
Tony O'Connell.

**KildareFan** · 14/06/2006, 4:20 PM

Just some random people

Dermot Keely
Jim McLaughlin
Derek Swan
John Caulfield
Pat Morley
Gino Brazil
Mick Neville
Damian Byrne
Brian Kerr
Derek Treacy
Pat Fenlon
Paul Osam
Stephen Geoghegan
Gavin Dykes
John Ryan

**sligoman** · 14/06/2006, 4:52 PM

Originally Posted by KildareFan

Gavin Dykes

What's the opposite of seconding a player? Whatever it is, I'm doing it for Dykes

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**Poor Student** · 14/06/2006, 4:59 PM

If it includes managers, Dr. Tony O'Neill.

**Schumi** · 14/06/2006, 5:08 PM

Off the top of my head:
Paul Osam
Derek Swan
Mbabazi (may fall foul of a 5 season rule but should be an exception IMO)
Liam Coyle

**el punter** · 14/06/2006, 7:35 PM

Ok, from a quick scan we've got Stephen Geoghegan, Pat Fenlon and Paul Osam definitely in. Any takers to write the bios for them?

**Dodge** · 14/06/2006, 9:04 PM

Originally Posted by el punter

Ok, from a quick scan we've got Stephen Geoghegan, Pat Fenlon and Paul Osam definitely in. Any takers to write the bios for them?

Yeah I'll do Oso's.

**A face** · 14/06/2006, 9:13 PM

I am not singling anyone out but i just want to suggest that people be conservative about name legends. No doubt they were all great players and made the league a better place but including people who were borderline may devalue the list.

Alfie Hale and Liam Coyle have been mentioned already, from Cork Dave Barry, Pat Morley and John Caulfield.

**Mr A** · 14/06/2006, 9:39 PM

I know I'm maybe a bit biased but the list simply has to include Brendan Bradley. More LOI goals than anyone else and the most goals in one season. 6 goals in one game as well. There's no arguing with that.

**dcfcsteve** · 14/06/2006, 10:47 PM

Just to register something openly.

I've been spending some time now writing a history/almanac of Irish football. It includes both a Player Hall of Fame, and a Managerial Hall of Fame in it.

A number of the above mentioned are already on my list for this book.

I have written a number of the entries so far - including one on Brendan Bradley that I have sent to Publishers as one of the sample sections.

I just wanted to state this openly in-case I get accused in 12mths time of nicking the idea, entrants, or anything else off of 'Walk the Chalk'.

I'm not suggesting for one minute EL Punter that you would accuse me of this - I'm just covering me back here.......

**Superhoops** · 15/06/2006, 12:23 AM

Not sure where one should start, but probably my nominations would be for those who played in 60's, 70's 80's and from those whose names stick in the mind, some of whom have already been mentioned:

Shels: Freddie Strahan, Ben Hannigan, Eric Barber, John Heavey, Jackie Hennessy
Drums: Eamonn Darcy
Bohs: Jimmy Conway
Rovers: Liam Tuohy, Frank O'Neill, Ronnie Nolan, Mick Lawlor, Mick Leech, Pat Dunne, Paddy Mulligan, Paddy Ambrose, Eddie Bailham, Damian Richardson, Mick Smyth
Pats: Dinny Lowry, Noel Campbell
Dundalk: Jimmy Hasty, Tommy McConville
Sligo Rovers: David Pugh
Limerick: Kevin Fitzpatrick, Al Finnucane
Waterford: Peter Thomas, Alfie Hale, John Matthews
Cork Hibs: Miah Dennehy
Cork Celtic: Kevin Blount
Evergreen: Donal Leahy
Finn Harps: Brendan Bradley
I would also incude men of many clubs, Jackie Mooney and Turlough O'Connor.

Happy Days

Great memories

**A face** · 15/06/2006, 1:58 AM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

Just to register something openly.

I've been spending some time now writing a history/almanac of Irish football. It includes both a Player Hall of Fame, and a Managerial Hall of Fame in it.

A number of the above mentioned are already on my list for this book.

Steve, can i just ask that you be as inclusive as possible in compiling the book, far a wide kinda thing, dont overlook counties that dont have eL teams etc. ... i know you'll look to cover all the bases but just want to say it.

**drinkfeckarse** · 15/06/2006, 7:59 AM

Pat Byrne. Had the pleasure of playing in the same side as him a couple of times at the Ramblers and despite being about 2 stone overweight he was still different class.

**David** · 15/06/2006, 8:18 AM

Originally Posted by sligoman

Paul McGee anyone?

Is that the one that played for us and Wimbledon?

**el punter** · 15/06/2006, 8:50 AM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

Just to register something openly.

I've been spending some time now writing a history/almanac of Irish football. It includes both a Player Hall of Fame, and a Managerial Hall of Fame in it.

A number of the above mentioned are already on my list for this book.

I have written a number of the entries so far - including one on Brendan Bradley that I have sent to Publishers as one of the sample sections.

I just wanted to state this openly in-case I get accused in 12mths time of nicking the idea, entrants, or anything else off of 'Walk the Chalk'.

I'm not suggesting for one minute EL Punter that you would accuse me of this - I'm just covering me back here.......

Cheers Steve, great minds and all that! I wish you the very best of luck with the book - there's certainly call for one to be written/compiled.

I don't expect to win any prizes for originality for putting a hall of fame on our site anyway

**Dodge** · 15/06/2006, 9:08 AM

Originally Posted by David

Is that the one that played for us and Wimbledon?

nah (he played for us too), he's talking about the legendary "Ski" McGee who most definitely would be a contender for hall of Fame

**red bellied** · 15/06/2006, 9:16 AM

Originally Posted by David

Is that the one that played for us and Wimbledon?

He played for his hometown club Sligo Rovers when they won the league in 76/77. Then went to England played for OPR and Burnley had a spell in Holland as well i think.

He started off his career with Harps he might have won a cup medal with them but i am to be corrected on that. Played with countless other teams when he returned to the LOI rejoining Sligo Rovers on least another 2 occasions. Also won over 20 caps for Ireland and scored a few goals as well. Never seem him at his best too young then but he was always full of tricks and knew how to beat a player even though his pace was gone, great from set pieces as well and a good header of the ball.

**sullanefc** · 15/06/2006, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by sullanefc

Dave Barry
John Caulfield
Pat Morley
nuff said.

Originally Posted by bluemovie

Other clubs (that I've seen) - Liam Coyle, Paul Osam, Stephen Geoghegan, Pat Morley, Paul Doolin, Pat Fenlon, Pat Byrne and the ultimate cult hero Tony Sheridan spring to mind.

Originally Posted by KildareFan

Just some random people

Dermot Keely
Jim McLaughlin
Derek Swan
John Caulfield
Pat Morley
Gino Brazil
Mick Neville
Damian Byrne
Brian Kerr
Derek Treacy
Pat Fenlon
Paul Osam
Stephen Geoghegan
Gavin Dykes
John Ryan

Originally Posted by A face

Alfie Hale and Liam Coyle have been mentioned already, from Cork Dave Barry, Pat Morley and John Caulfield.

Several nominations to go with the 3 in bold

**el punter** · 15/06/2006, 10:34 AM

Yeah, the Barry, Morley, Caulfield trio can consider their places assured, as can Jackie Jameson, Liam Coyle and Pat Byrne.

Thanks for the Oso offer Dodge.

Any more volunteers for doing the above bios?