Greg Blaney, its rare backs get the recognition they deserve, Greg was brilliant

offtheground1 (Down) - Posts: 128 - 20/05/2013 09:01:22    1386960

Since when was Greg Blaney a back? He won 3 all-stars in the half-forward line.

James McCartan, Mickey Linden and Blaney were all superb. Honorable mention for Benny Coulter and Martin Clarke - I honestly think Clarke could have been the best of his generation had he stayed. Too young to remember anyone from earlier teams.

peter_venkman (Down) - Posts: 320 - 20/05/2013 10:21:22    1387013

Greg blaney, wether ya call him a back or forward he was amazin, best from down.. and hes a hurler! just think what the kilkenny footballers could be like

themoderngame1 (Down) - Posts: 39 - 20/05/2013 11:02:35    1387058

From what I've seen Podgie Davis and Dessie Barry were great players for us but hands down Paul Barden has been the best Longford footballer I've ever seen wear the blue and gold.

Spinx (Longford) - Posts: 1353 - 20/05/2013 21:35:09    1387895

In my time has to be CIARAN WHELAN super player !!!!

dubbydave. (Dublin) - Posts: 3927 - 20/05/2013 21:46:50    1387919

Larry Tompkins/ Ray cummins

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 372 - 21/05/2013 09:07:35    1387966

Stmunnsriver
County: Wexford
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1386290 DUBLIN LADS WHAT ABOUT PAUL CURRAN? ALONE WITH MULLINS DUBLINS BEST TO ME OF MODERN TIMES
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I think I'm the only Dub that went for Paul Curran...

The fella was outstanding and for me a far more accomplished footballer than Brian Mullins

Curran is up there with the very best that this country has ever produced

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 21/05/2013 09:46:28    1387975

Eamonn Cregan,he had it all.

Clubgaa (Limerick) - Posts: 879 - 21/05/2013 10:58:44    1388017

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For Tyrone, in terms of raw talent as opposed to longevity or contributions, it's Frank McGuigan (and I'm from the other side of the County). Glorious fielding ability - that ability to climb higher and seemingly hang in the air longer than everyone around him, mesmerising feints and dummies deriving from superb balance and great strength (sending men on their arfes without him having to lay a hand on them), kick-passing, vision, accuracy, both feet, calmness and grace under the most cynical of attention and pressure, courage, timing and pace, this 6-foot plus Maradona of the GAA had it all and there's never been a Tyrone player like him. With Frank in the side, team tactics amounted to little more than "Give it to McGuigan". Peter number 2. Then Frankie Donnelly, Iggy Jones, Pat King.

For all tyrone fans a book " the lifelong season " interview with Frank very honest brilliant piece , a whole chapter dedicated to one of the greatest to ever grace a GAA field , biggest pity is apart from the Armagh game theres not a lot of footage available , as up untill 20 odd years ago the BBC. And RTE were destroying tapes , thankfully the UTV footage still exists

Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 21/05/2013 11:56:05    1388063

Damothedub
County: Dublin
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essmac
County: Tyrone
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For Tyrone, in terms of raw talent as opposed to longevity or contributions, it's Frank McGuigan (and I'm from the other side of the County). Glorious fielding ability - that ability to climb higher and seemingly hang in the air longer than everyone around him, mesmerising feints and dummies deriving from superb balance and great strength (sending men on their arfes without him having to lay a hand on them), kick-passing, vision, accuracy, both feet, calmness and grace under the most cynical of attention and pressure, courage, timing and pace, this 6-foot plus Maradona of the GAA had it all and there's never been a Tyrone player like him. With Frank in the side, team tactics amounted to little more than "Give it to McGuigan". Peter number 2. Then Frankie Donnelly, Iggy Jones, Pat King.

For all tyrone fans a book " the lifelong season " interview with Frank very honest brilliant piece , a whole chapter dedicated to one of the greatest to ever grace a GAA field , biggest pity is apart from the Armagh game theres not a lot of footage available , as up untill 20 odd years ago the BBC. And RTE were destroying tapes , thankfully the UTV footage still exists

Just checked the Armagh footage available on u tube , just watched again genius sheer genius ., 30,000 hits

Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 21/05/2013 12:02:46    1388071

Jimmy Smith

Seanie McMahon

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2696 - 21/05/2013 12:17:39    1388088

Although Nuxer was probably the most talented, I'd go with Glen Ryan for consistency, inspiration and leadership. The man never gave up.

St.Conleth (Kildare) - Posts: 1722 - 21/05/2013 13:34:10    1388174

can only judge on my lifetime but Liam Dunne still stands out for me along with Damian Fitzhenry.

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 21/05/2013 13:52:39    1388198

No doubt in my mind the greatest Meath player of my lifetime is Colm O'Rourke. He was the talisman/ match winner and game changer in our counties greatest ever team. Perhaps his influence in the eyes of some of the Meath posters here has been dulled by the passage of time and his over exposure in the media.
It would be true to say in terms of pure ability Geraghty edges him, but to me the mark of a truly great player has to include other qualities and in this instance O'Rourke's poise and leadership on and off the pitch distinguish him. In a similar way that touch of class also separates Trevor Giles from Geraghty.

Nationally in my humble opinion Maurice Fitzgerald is without a doubt the most outrageously gifted human i have ever had the pleasure of seeing run out onto a pitch.

highking12 (Meath) - Posts: 184 - 21/05/2013 14:11:34    1388226

the best hurlers i have seen in my life time for laois would be james young and willie hyland. best footballers would have to be between joe higgins, tom kelly, and brian beano mcdonald

merri (Laois) - Posts: 65 - 21/05/2013 17:27:24    1388469

Jumbo I'd agree Curran was a nicer footballer but NO one was more influential during a big game than Mullins, 4 AI medals speaks for itself, but I did love Curran!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8729 - 21/05/2013 18:17:05    1388511

Sorry about the Jumbo Jimbo, stupid iPhone lol!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8729 - 21/05/2013 18:23:33    1388514

Hurling Henry Shefflin with honourable mentions for Chunky O'Brien, Frank Cummins, and DJ Carey.
Handball Ducksie Walsh

Puddersthecat (Kilkenny) - Posts: 1692 - 21/05/2013 18:51:25    1388534

21/05/2013 18:51:25
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Hurling Henry Shefflin with honourable mentions for Chunky O'Brien, Frank Cummins, and DJ Carey.
Handball Ducksie Walsh

What about football? :)

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 21/05/2013 19:00:06    1388539

Mullins for me without being in that car crash would have been on every Dubs list and we missed him badly. Legend.

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 21/05/2013 19:10:31    1388546