5 of Man Utd’s prime 25 look makers come from Republic of Eire or Northern Eire

TOP FIVE IRISH REDS

Coming in at eighth on United’s all-time appearances listing is Tony Dunne, an unsung hero of Sir Matt Busby’s iconic aspect and one of many best full-backs within the membership’s historical past. Signed in 1960 from Shelbourne, he went on to attain twice in 529 appearances for the Reds, earlier than leaving in July 1973 on a free switch to Bolton Wanderers. Dunne earned 33 caps for the Republic of Eire and was named Irish Footballer of the Yr in 1969.

He’s intently adopted in ninth place by Denis Irwin, who wants no introduction as a contemporary United nice. The formidable left-back scored 33 targets in 529 video games throughout a glittering 12-year keep on the membership, and stays United’s second most-decorated participant with 13 league winners’ medals.

In thirteenth place is our former captain Roy Keane, whose management abilities, need and fervour had been unrivalled. After the Cork-born midfielder made the transfer from Nottingham Forest in 1993, he rapidly grew to become a cult hero and led United to the historic Treble in 1998/99. A profitable interval at Outdated Trafford ended together with his sudden exit in November 2005 however Keane, who earned 67 caps for the Republic of Eire, stays the joint most profitable Irish footballer of all time with 19 main trophies in his membership profession.