Irish Reds: Liverpool's 5 Most Loved Players from St. Patrick'sShamrock Isle

The Top Irish Stars to Ever Ware Red

by Rhydon Atzenhoffer
March 17, 2011

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Although they are Red to the core, Liverpool have a history of some great Irish players. On this, the most greenest of days of the year for Ireland, it is important to remember that those just across the way from Liverpool have had a memorable impact on the club's fabled lifetime.

In the Spirit of St. Patrick's Day I thought a look back at some of Liverpool's greatest and most loved Irishmen would be in order. The pictured Steve Finnan made the short list but not the final cut as we count down 5 of the best Irishmen to ever but on the Liverpool Red.

It is also a day to think heavily upon because Liverpool face elimination from the Europa League today. The tournament's Final is hosted in Dublin, Ireland this year and the Reds hope for the Luck of the Irish on the day to help keep them headed to the Shamrock Isle later this season.......START SLIDESHOW AND READ MORE