tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post9208399797153625133..comments2024-03-28T04:54:09.797+00:00Comments on The Hook - Leinster Hockey's Only blog: 152 'just a number' - ButlerStephen Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-47393797226144034672009-08-05T18:15:22.183+01:002009-08-05T18:15:22.183+01:00Totally and utterly pointless debate (although I a...Totally and utterly pointless debate (although I accept it might be quite good fun!!!)<br /><br />Hockey is a team sport and as such trying to compare individual players against each other (especially from different eras) is not what the game is about.<br /><br />What you can't argue about is attendance at the world cup, olympic games and in some cases winning medals!!!GET REALnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-31872401931540399422009-08-04T23:43:39.151+01:002009-08-04T23:43:39.151+01:00Re "11.45 You nail your provincial colours ni...Re "11.45 You nail your provincial colours nicely to the mast there. Whose world 11 was Billy McConnell named in?" - I didnt write this original post but for the record it was the 1984 Olympics in LA. Its got nothing to do with "provincial colours". From 70's onwards Ulster was regarded as the outstanding province for Irish hockey. Speak to those in the know from that era Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-87829894278016068062009-08-04T18:12:11.716+01:002009-08-04T18:12:11.716+01:00Terry Gregg ?
Stephen Martin ?
Marty Sloan ?Terry Gregg ?<br />Stephen Martin ?<br />Marty Sloan ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-80606161859219508702009-08-04T17:07:09.626+01:002009-08-04T17:07:09.626+01:00As for Irish keepers, people over 40 all seem to r...As for Irish keepers, people over 40 all seem to regard Harry Cahill as Ireland's greatest keeper by quite some way. Davy Harte may be up there in 10 years time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-76581196320947477132009-08-04T16:36:28.049+01:002009-08-04T16:36:28.049+01:00lewers, better talent than butler, dont see butler...lewers, better talent than butler, dont see butler playing for britain. yeh lewers will never be a irish greatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-65606240915821435422009-08-04T16:05:24.051+01:002009-08-04T16:05:24.051+01:00I think that Nigel Henderson would be hard pressed...I think that Nigel Henderson would be hard pressed to beat Ivan Bateman as the best Irish keeper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-47126297556851833792009-08-04T15:02:58.262+01:002009-08-04T15:02:58.262+01:00Ireland (full team) have just lost to Russia - thi...Ireland (full team) have just lost to Russia - this doesn't bode well for the tournament.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-68634186405899523462009-08-04T14:45:20.961+01:002009-08-04T14:45:20.961+01:0011.45 You nail your provincial colours nicely to t...11.45 You nail your provincial colours nicely to the mast there. Whose world 11 was Billy McConnell named in? You are asking for comparisons over a generation that are impossible and while your comments are merited in that you appear to have knowledge they should be tempered with some acknowledgement that it is not a straightforward answer. And as for Ian Lewers the jury would still be a long Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-53039747628185602722009-08-04T14:36:40.009+01:002009-08-04T14:36:40.009+01:00Butsie is by far one of the greates servants of Ir...Butsie is by far one of the greates servants of Irish Hockey ever to don the green shirt. <br /><br />Not sure if he is the greatest, there are a lot of legends to compete with<br /><br />David Judge<br />Kirkwood<br />Johnny Cole<br />Nigel Henderson<br />Paddy BrownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-31695259506855322662009-08-04T12:07:12.475+01:002009-08-04T12:07:12.475+01:00Doesn't matter. He is a great player and shows...Doesn't matter. He is a great player and shows great attitude. <br />His dedication is an example for the lazy young talents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-68430318967646062402009-08-04T11:55:51.322+01:002009-08-04T11:55:51.322+01:00Well done Stephen, I hope you do get the chance to...Well done Stephen, I hope you do get the chance to perform at a major international event as the icing on the cake!!!Quesohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635506694271802800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-6155760143783160372009-08-04T11:45:07.675+01:002009-08-04T11:45:07.675+01:00No, Jimmy Kirkwood is by a long way the best ever ...No, Jimmy Kirkwood is by a long way the best ever and he also has an Olympic Gold to confirm is status as world class. Stephen Butler has been excellent for Ireland, but is a long way off being one of the best players. One must also remember Billy McConnell who was named in the world XI. Ian Lewers is ahead of Butler in terms of talent. In respect of 152 caps and 75 goals, Butler is a hall ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-13098236243801305712009-08-04T11:06:37.008+01:002009-08-04T11:06:37.008+01:00thats a very general question, you cant compare bu...thats a very general question, you cant compare butler for example to nig (goalkeeper), or even paddy brown, or forwards like justin sheriff or liam canning of old. <br /><br />maybe the best midfielder of all time but that would still be a huge call. all the same 152 caps, great acheivementAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-78326590910796621452009-08-04T10:15:09.367+01:002009-08-04T10:15:09.367+01:00Is Stephen Butler the best Irish player of all tim...Is Stephen Butler the best Irish player of all time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com