Author Topic: Your favourite Irish player at LFC (Read 8053 times)

justarslan · « **Reply #80 on:** December 17, 2013, 11:50:37 pm »

Steve Finnan.

Cu Chulainn · « **Reply #81 on:** December 17, 2013, 11:55:17 pm »

Got to be Finnan for me, excellent, underrated full-back.

TheTeflonJohn · « **Reply #82 on:** December 17, 2013, 11:55:59 pm »

Quote from: justarslan on December 17, 2013, 11:50:37 pm

Steve Finnan.

kim66 · « **Reply #83 on:** December 18, 2013, 12:08:38 am »

Tough one.
As a kid I was steve heighway down the left wing ( a seven year old version)
Jim Beglin would have been such a great player,I really felt for him.
Lawrenson and Hansen were gods at the time.
Loved Ronnie whealan always seemed to have time on the ball,but I did not know his manc history.
Can I sleep on this,they were all bloody good

rushyman · « **Reply #84 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:06:05 am »

Ronnie Whelan in the true sense of what the thread says

People who played for ROI ? Aldo

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #85 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:17:08 am »

Quote from: kim66 on December 18, 2013, 12:08:38 am

Hansen

They didnt call him Jocky for the craic.

kim66 · « **Reply #86 on:** December 18, 2013, 02:43:41 am »

Sorry eggnog or what ever your username is.
I should have phrased it better.Irish Lawrenson And Scottish Hansen were like gods at the time.
But thank you for pointing out he was Scottish

Warks Moustache · « **Reply #87 on:** December 18, 2013, 05:02:40 am »

Does Lawro count? If so it would probably be him.

JohnM · « **Reply #88 on:** December 18, 2013, 11:54:44 am »

Jim Beglin

he's not a bad commentator now either.

viteslesrouges · « **Reply #89 on:** December 18, 2013, 11:57:09 am »

Quote from: Lippy The Lion on May 30, 2013, 01:47:09 pm

Paddy Berger

Deffo.

viteslesrouges · « **Reply #90 on:** December 18, 2013, 11:58:28 am »

Quote from: JohnM on December 18, 2013, 11:54:44 am

Jim Beglin

he's not a bad commentator now either.

Really? For me he comes across as bitter and always looking for a way to slag off the reds. Shite commentator.

Dubred · « **Reply #91 on:** December 18, 2013, 12:02:37 pm »

Quote from: slushy(snow)man on December 18, 2013, 01:06:05 am

Ronnie Whelan in the true sense of what the thread says

People who played for ROI ? Aldo

I'd go for the exact same!

Whelan v USSR in Euro 88 - cracker of a goal.

Corkboy · « **Reply #92 on:** December 18, 2013, 12:05:27 pm »

Quote from: Dubred on December 18, 2013, 12:02:37 pm

I'd go for the exact same!

Whelan v USSR in Euro 88 - cracker of a goal.

Shinner.

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #93 on:** December 18, 2013, 12:52:53 pm »

These things always depend on age i would put Houghton above them all and Whelan second but if you never saw them in their pomp then Finnen, (or Jan O'Molby Guinness naturalised surely)

geth7 · « **Reply #94 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:07:31 pm »

Only 22 so will have to say Steve Finnan

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #95 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:25:56 pm »

Quote from: JohnM on December 18, 2013, 11:54:44 am

Jim Beglin

he's not a bad commentator now either.

He's absolutely terrible and comes across as hating us.

kennedy81 · « **Reply #96 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:37:49 pm »

I've never really got all the Beglin hate to be honest. He comes across as a bit of an eejit at times, but not bitter or hateful towards Liverpool.
If he is bitter, maybe it's because his career was ended so unfortunately at a time when we were so successful.

goalrushatgoodison · « **Reply #97 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:45:54 pm »

Favourite was Heighway - its an age thing, I was only a kid when he was playing.

Best was Lawrenson - no question about that.

jordyball10 · « **Reply #98 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:47:41 pm »

Finnan, never seemed to make a mistake

KillieRed · « **Reply #99 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:53:14 pm »

Pat McGroin, tenacious ball winner.

kennedy81 · « **Reply #100 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:55:58 pm »

Quote from: KillieRed on December 18, 2013, 01:53:14 pm

Pat McGroin, tenacious ball winner.

with a great first touch

bunjibloomer · « **Reply #101 on:** December 18, 2013, 02:09:39 pm »

Because it was such a successful era I would have to say Houghton, Aldo and Ronnie were my faves.

Houghton was such a Jack Russell job. Always getting stuck in with intensity and grabbing important goals.

Aldo was class and is a top lad still.

Ronnie I loved in his playing days however annoys me now on tv and that.

Final Answer Ray Houghton!

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #102 on:** December 18, 2013, 02:22:15 pm »

Quote from: kim66 on December 18, 2013, 02:43:41 am

Sorry eggnog or what ever your username is.
I should have phrased it better.Irish Lawrenson And Scottish Hansen were like gods at the time.
But thank you for pointing out he was Scottish

Nee problem me ol flower

Quote from: kennedy81 on December 18, 2013, 01:37:49 pm

I've never really got all the Beglin hate to be honest. He comes across as a bit of an eejit at times, but not bitter or hateful towards Liverpool.
If he is bitter, maybe it's because his career was ended so unfortunately at a time when we were so successful.

I don't think he's bitter. Another case of paranoia.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #103 on:** December 18, 2013, 02:25:42 pm »

Quote from: KEGGYNOG on December 18, 2013, 02:22:15 pm

I don't think he's bitter. Another case of paranoia.

I do, and don't call me paranoid thanks.

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #104 on:** December 18, 2013, 11:03:10 pm »

Quote from: viteslesrouges on December 18, 2013, 11:58:28 am

Really? For me he comes across as bitter and always looking for a way to slag off the reds. Shite commentator.

These days I find it hard to believe he played for us, only little Mickey Owen is worse but without the hatred.

keyo · « **Reply #105 on:** December 19, 2013, 03:39:39 am »

Quote from: kennedy81 on December 18, 2013, 01:37:49 pm

I've never really got all the Beglin hate to be honest. He comes across as a bit of an eejit at times, but not bitter or hateful towards Liverpool.
If he is bitter, maybe it's because his career was ended so unfortunately at a time when we were so successful.

remember as a kid i got to see lfc training, and beglin was with the kids. not sure what year, but think it was after he broke his leg. he was a bad-tempered twat then!!!! he was giving the kids a right kicking and a fair amount of abuse. not unusual for those days, but i suspect he is an angry and very in your face character....so i tend not to think he is a bitter man, just very angry and it is easier to vent anger on the things you have strong emotions about (love or hate)

keyo · « **Reply #106 on:** December 19, 2013, 03:44:42 am »

do lawrenson and houghton count?!?!?!

i always remember with affection that one bloke trying to start the ronnie whelan song every home game on the kop, and then getting drowned out for someone else!!! and for that reason, it has to heighway!

gwalk · « **Reply #107 on:** December 19, 2013, 08:14:47 am »

Finnan, so solid and dependable... one of my favourite Irish players ever, not just for LFC

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #108 on:** December 19, 2013, 08:28:31 am »

John Aldridge. Proper Irish

Living Legends · « **Reply #109 on:** December 19, 2013, 08:34:39 am »

Aldo! All round class act

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #110 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:55:15 am »

I can think of three Irish internationals who'd be in with a shout of playing in a best-ever Liverpool team. Heighway, Whelan and Lawrenson. Of those Lawrenson alone would probably make the cut. Arguably Liverpool's best-ever centre back. Only Hansen gets near.

It's not popular to say this because of what Lawrenson has become. Younger RAWKites will look at that fat, complacent, football-hating commentator on Match of the Day and wonder how anyone so ill-equipped could once have been the fastest, most skilful and fiercest tackling centre back in the business. But he was.

an fear dearg · « **Reply #111 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:09:57 am »

Quote from: Appreciator of former strikers on December 17, 2013, 07:18:01 pm

riise, ain't telling me that red hair came from nowhere.

Sure our red hair and freckles came directly from the viking feckers coming over all those years ago and rampaging and pillaging and raping our women!!! He is probably a far out relation of some Rice family from down round Kilkenny!!!

But in real terms I always had a soft spot for Houghton and Stan Staunton. I suppose it was because it was in the mid 80's that I started following Liverpool and Whelan and Lawrenson were on the way out.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #112 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:34:01 am »

Aldo and Houghton, I loved both as a kid.

Mingle · « **Reply #113 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:41:24 am »

Aldo for me.... plus he signed a shirt for me... so I love him!

the_red_pill · « **Reply #114 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:51:27 am »

From when I was a young lad- Houghton. Recently, Stevo.

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #115 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:59:32 am »

Toughie but my favourite is Stevie Heighway.

SpionBob · « **Reply #116 on:** December 20, 2013, 06:14:24 pm »

Between Pattie O'Doors and Rick O'Shea.

Robotforaday · « **Reply #117 on:** December 20, 2013, 06:43:14 pm »

Big fan of Ming O'Let.

Coat's already on.

Chavasse1917 · « **Reply #118 on:** December 20, 2013, 07:13:36 pm »

Historical Irishman: Elisha Scott was apparently a fundamental part of the history of our club.
Talented Irishman: Steve Heighway
Cool under pressure Irishman: Ronnie Whelan (shame his subsequent comments have damaged his reputation amongst a number of us)
Duracell Irishman: Ray Houghton
Goalscoring Irishman: Aldo
Wholehearted and committed Irishman: Steve Finnan

My favourite, (leaving Heighway out as his brother is a close mate), got to be Finnan.