Thursday 16 June 2011

Ronnie Whelan


DoB: Sep 25, 1961

PoB: Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Position: Midfielder

Clubs represented: Home Farm, Liverpool, Southend United

Total appearances/goals: 396/54

Total caps: 53/3

Honours:
6 domestic league titles, 2 domestic cups, 3 domestic league cups, 5 domestic super cups
1 UEFA Champion's League, 1 UEFA Super Cup


Highs:
Hard to set apart as Liverpool dominated english and european football during the first years of his career. This included a Charity Shield+League Cup+European Cup treble in 81, a League title+FA Cup double in 86, and 3 League title+League Cup doubles in a row from 82 through 84.

Lows:
Broke down in the 90s due to injuries, although he stayed on until 94. Liverpool of course also broke down during this decade, finishing only 6th in 92 and 93 and 8th in 94.
Internationally played only in Euro 88, which included, nonetheless, a memorable 1-0 win against England.


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