Feature: All Time Lisahally XI - Rory Kirk

In a new feature in the Lisahally Listener, as an indulgence in nostalgia and fun, we have asked several past players to choose their All-Time Lisahally XI. The first past player to offer his All Time squad is the man who, along with Danny Brown, helped bring the double to Strathfoyle and promotion to the top division: Rory Kirk.

In choosing his squad, Kirk arrived at the decision to focus only on the "Old Dogs", as he considers that the "Wee Dogs" have plenty of time to cement their reputations, but conceded that it was a difficult task, stating that he could have picked three teams.

Rory Kirk's All-Time Lisahally XI

Spike Doherty

Jai White Shan Whorisky Rory Kirk Hector Duffy

N. O'Donnell Topher Whorisky S. Hargan Colin Moran

Diesel Brown Libby Mullan (c)

Substitutes
Mark Tracey
Noel Coyle
Danny Brown
Doyley

A few words from Rory Kirk:
"Spike in nets because in past few seasons he has won us big games, which he doesn't get credit for and is a excellent kicker. Jai white in at right back as he is a bonus to have in any team and a gentleman off the field. Hector Duffy at left back due to his tackling and pure balls to fight for the team. Shaun Whoriskey at centre back, he never says much but gives 100% every game and is a great tackler and header of the ball. Me beside him because I believe it was one of the most deadly centre back partnerships in the history of Lisahally.

Colin Moran on left wing due to his speed and quality crossing, a wasted talent. Noel O'Donnell on right wing due to his pure class on a football pitch. Topher Whorisky in centre midfield, hard as nails, no nonsense footballer who did the simple thing. Sean Hargan beside Topher, great talker, tackler and goal scorer - great to be a wee dogg with him and Topher in midfield. Up front, Diesel Brown, a natural goalscorer who rarely missed, never was replaced. Up front with Diesel was Libby Mullan who, in his prime, was about 10 stone and scored for fun but could play anywhere on the pitch. These men are Lisahally legends.

Subs-Noel Coyle, "Mr Consistent" has given everything for Lisah' and is an undervalued player. Danny Brown, the wee bull was a great reader of the game and a great passer. Brian Coyle, lightning quick and could beat men easily with a good end result. Marvellous Mark Tracey could also play anywhere and was one of the hardest but fairest players I played against and with. All the above players gave 100% for Lissa and thats all we ever asked."

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