Top 10 worst Irish football players

Despite the fact that Thierry Henry cheated Ireland out of the world cup, McShane was responsible for not clearing the ball. But thatís only the tip of the iceberg. Since he donned the green shirt in 2006 against the Czech Republic, itís been a horror show. More like a blind jack russell , there always a sense of foreboding danger when McShame plays.

When Naill Quinn retired after Japan/Korea 2002, Ireland needed a replacement head-on-a-stick striker to partner Keane. Enter centre-back Gary Doherty. Constantly fouled the defender and couldnít hit the target from short or long range. Still at large in league 1 with the mighty Norwich

It's the issue that dominated Irish football for the last 2 years, how is one of the best creative midfield players, Andy Reid, excommunicated from Trappatoniís squad and a dud like Whelan starts. Can only pass sideways and back, as well as being responsible for turning giving the ball away into an art form.

Yes, that right, Iíve put the legendary Donegal keeper on the list. Why, itís simple, when the back pass rule changed after Italia 90 ( largely because of Ireland hit and hope policy ), Bonner was exposed as he struggled to clear the ball and teams target him because of that. Also put Ireland out of both Italia 90 and USA 94 due to two shocking howlers that are frequently seen on "football funniest moments" style shows. Thank god for Shay Given.

When he burst onto the scene in the mid to late 90's, Connelly seemed so exiting compared to the awkward Naill Quinn and Tony Cascarino. But we quickly realised that his lack of skill, pace, finishing ability and physical presence made the other two geriatrics look like Pele.