League of Ireland Hall Of Fame

**el punter** · 17/06/2006, 12:35 PM

Maybe a hall of misfits could be in order, people are always in interested in tales of squandered talent, injury stricken starlets etc.

**Martinho II** · 19/06/2006, 1:29 PM

as a town fan my nomination would be pat "zac" hackett. a legend with us he palyed with us nearly 20 years played in the leinster senior league days and league of ireland. brought us to the fai cup semi in 1988 player-manager in the late 80s and early 90s.

a legend with the club still involved in longford youth soccer. played with athlone town in the top flight for a season.

**shelbourne1904** · 19/06/2006, 2:46 PM

I was amazed that Arthur Fitzsimons was added to the Ireland Hall of Fame at the recent Chile match and in the programme it never even mentioned that first and foremost he was a Shelbourne player and grew up in their homeland!!I am told by my Dad,who was a friend of his that he was a gem of a player

**shelbourne1904** · 19/06/2006, 2:49 PM

Does anyone remember the great Paddy Roberts??Not to too mention Billy Newman who was capped while playing for Shels at a time few League players were?
I have to agree on the great Frank O,Neil,on one week we hated him as he tormented Shels fullbacks and the next week we'd be blown away by his speed and skill as he slaughtered the best in Europe for Ireland.