Vote for Liverpool's all-time greatest Irishman

As today is St Patrick's Day we thought we'd raise a Guiness to all the Irishman who have left behind the green of home to don the red of Liverpool Football Club.

We've got a lot to thank the Irish for too. The likes of John Aldridge, Mark Lawrenson, Ray Houghton, Steve Finnan and legendary pre-war goalkeeper Elisha Scott all arrived at Anfield via the Irish sea.

For me top dog has to be Aldo. His record of 63 strikes in 103 appearances for Liverpool is one of the best goals to games ratios of any player in the club's history.

His best performances came in the 1987-88 season when he scored in every one of the first nine games. He finished the campaign with 26 goals in 36 outings as Liverpool marched to the league title.

And although Aldridge had a FA Cup final penalty saved as Wimbledon deprived Liverpool of the double, he did pick up a winners medal the following May, scoring in a memorable 3-2 win over Everton.

That alone is reason enough to name him Liverpool's all-time greatest Irishman.

But who do YOU think is Liverpool's best ever Irish import? Vote now and use the comment button to explain your reasons.

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Posted by on March 17, 2008 1:54 PM in News| Polls
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