The Northern Ireland Cup is a prestigious football competition that has been contested by some of the best teams in the country. Over the years, the tournament has seen many great players take to the pitch and showcase their talents. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top 10 players of all time in the Northern Ireland Cup.
George Best
George Best is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever come out of Northern Ireland. He played for Manchester United and was known for his incredible dribbling skills and ability to score goals. Best won the Northern Ireland Cup twice during his career, in 1969 and 1970.
Pat Jennings
Pat Jennings is another Northern Irish football legend who had a long and successful career. He played for Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, and was known for his exceptional goalkeeping skills. Jennings won the Northern Ireland Cup three times, in 1967, 1973, and 1980.
Jimmy McIlroy
Jimmy McIlroy was a talented midfielder who played for Burnley and Northern Ireland. He was known for his vision and passing ability, and helped lead Burnley to victory in the 1960 Northern Ireland Cup.
Martin O’Neill
Martin O’Neill had a successful playing career before becoming a renowned manager. He played for Nottingham Forest, Norwich City, and Northern Ireland, and won the Northern Ireland Cup twice during his time with Forest.
Norman Whiteside
Norman Whiteside was a versatile player who played for Manchester United and Northern Ireland. He was known for his strength and skill on the ball, and helped lead United to victory in the 1985 Northern Ireland Cup.
Sammy McIlroy
Sammy McIlroy had a successful career as a player and a manager. He played for Manchester United and Northern Ireland, and won the Northern Ireland Cup twice during his time with United.
Gerry Armstrong
Gerry Armstrong played for Tottenham Hotspur and Northern Ireland during his career. He was known for his goal-scoring ability, and helped lead Northern Ireland to victory in the 1983 Northern Ireland Cup.
Peter Doherty
Peter Doherty was a Northern Irish footballer who played for Manchester City and Northern Ireland. He was known for his skill on the ball and his ability to score goals, and helped lead Northern Ireland to victory in the 1947 Northern Ireland Cup.
Steven Davis
Steven Davis is a modern-day Northern Irish footballer who has had a successful career. He currently plays for Rangers and has also played for Southampton and Northern Ireland. Davis has won the Northern Ireland Cup twice, in 2005 and 2007.
Iain Dowie
Iain Dowie played for several teams during his career, including Northern Ireland. He was known for his aerial ability and his goal-scoring prowess, and helped lead Crystal Palace to victory in the 1991 Northern Ireland Cup.
