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Dan McCartan was still very much around in the late 60's. Slowed up a little and they put him back full back. Had a great year in 68

Auldfella (Meath) - Posts: 472 - 11/06/2013 12:23:51    1403961

Yeah, should have mentioned Keith Barr, great drive, dash and a fine ball player

Auldfella (Meath) - Posts: 472 - 11/06/2013 12:26:47    1403968

I'll go with Moynihan again. I chose him at #3 but he was such a bloody good footballer he was wasted in there. No better man at number 6.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10375 - 11/06/2013 12:27:56    1403970

Keith Barr or Richie Connor

DUBJOHN (Dublin) - Posts: 953 - 11/06/2013 12:35:48    1403989

The best I have seen would be Kevin Moran, Seamus Moynihan and Glenn Ryan, and out of that trio I would go for Glenn. However, from what I have heard I would have to pick the Gallant John Joe. The Cavan stalwart who graced the playing fields of Kildare with his presence while stationed in the Curragh. They still talk about him in these parts as the greatest.

Out on his own as the best number 6, John Joe O Reilly.

bryanadams (Kildare) - Posts: 733 - 11/06/2013 12:44:19    1404004

Hope admin does not mind me coming on so often. Just am a bit older than most here and saw many of the older stars.

Did Seamus Moynihan play much at centre half back for Kerry?

Richie was another one I left out. Tough as teak and was a one man backline at times against the Dubs in Leinster finals during the late 70's.

Showed his versatility and toughness when moving to centre half forward for that famous win over Kerry. If memory serves me right he had a cartilage removed only weeks before that game. How the heck did he get through the 70 minutes?

Auldfella (Meath) - Posts: 472 - 11/06/2013 12:45:28    1404006

Seamus Moynihan

Bluecounty (Cavan) - Posts: 5 - 11/06/2013 12:50:26    1404012

Moynihan played all his football for Kerry in the half back line except for his cameo at full back between 2000 & 2004 As much as an outstanding full back he was,The years of 05 & 06 he was incredible in the no.6 jersey.

My vote goes to Seamus Moynihan (Honorable mention to Kieran McGeeney)

shea (Kerry) - Posts: 409 - 11/06/2013 12:57:32    1404022

No.6 Kieran McGeeney or Conor Gormley

TheGateKeeper (Tyrone) - Posts: 2843 - 11/06/2013 13:34:41    1404061

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Dan McCartan was still very much around in the late 60's. Slowed up a little and they put him back full back. Had a great year in 68

That's correct, but definitely played his best football in the early 60's. Retired from county football for a spell and Down didn't reach the same heights when he returned. Just a shame be retired again before the '69 championship, could've won himself another Ulster and AI medal. Though he stated in his book that it's something he never regretted doing.

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 11/06/2013 13:37:44    1404066

Cavan's legendary John Joe O'Reilly is my choice here. Other greats that I'd consider would be Jack Higgins (Kildare), Gerry O'Malley (Roscommon), Bill Casey (Kerry), Henry Downey (Derry) and Kieran McGeeney (Armagh).

Thomas Clarke (Tyrone) - Posts: 1002 - 11/06/2013 14:14:50    1404113

Johnjoe o reilly

97Cavans (Cavan) - Posts: 452 - 11/06/2013 14:26:22    1404121

Some great men contending for this position as other posters have already alluded to but I have to choose the one man who had very few peers in the modern game:

Seamus Moynihan at 6.

Cute_Kerry_Hoor (Kerry) - Posts: 2518 - 11/06/2013 14:35:22    1404130

Was always a great fan of Seamus Moynihan of Kerry but the great and Gallant John Joe O'Reilly from Cavan has few peers. So John Joe for centre back then!!

BreffniDub (None) - Posts: 377 - 11/06/2013 15:59:15    1404229

I have always been a fan of McGeeney even if he boke my heart in 2002. he had all the qualities for leadership and captain, but as he good as he was he wasn;t a patch on the Pony. Seamus Moynihan was head and shoulders above any player I have ever seen play for any team, pound for pound one of the best players to ever grace a gaa field.

One ony number 6: Seamus Moynihan gets my vote

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 11/06/2013 16:04:37    1404240

Seamus Moynihan (Kerry)

Jackos_Wacko (Kerry) - Posts: 417 - 11/06/2013 16:08:46    1404244

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Dan McCartan was still very much around in the late 60's. Slowed up a little and they put him back full back. Had a great year in 68

That's correct, but definitely played his best football in the early 60's. Retired from county football for a spell and Down didn't reach the same heights when he returned. Just a shame be retired again before the '69 championship, could've won himself another Ulster and AI medal. Though he stated in his book that it's something he never regretted doing.

Sorry, I was mixing my knowledge up with James McCartan Snr retiring before the 68 championship. Dan McCartan of course was around for the AI victory in 68.

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 11/06/2013 16:13:58    1404248

It has to be John Joe O Reily at Number 6.

DHaise (Cavan) - Posts: 65 - 11/06/2013 16:17:19    1404251

Same as Lockjaw above. I went for Moynihan at full back but seeing as he didn't get that spot I'll go for him at centre back.

So that's Séamus Moynihan for me.

Honourable mentions for Keith Barr and Kieran McGeeney too.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13846 - 11/06/2013 16:25:04    1404262

Easiest position to chose so far - Moynihan

Second to him (and I'm going back as far as the 70s!)is Tom Kelly from Laois. Had everything a centre half back should have and streets ahead of some of the other contenders mentioned.

SeanieSense (Donegal) - Posts: 328 - 11/06/2013 16:32:03    1404268