It has been suggested that Shaun Whoriskey holds the record for most appearances for Lisahally and indeed, that may well be true. The strong centre back is part of the Whoriskey dynasty that has contributed so much to Lisahally over the years. Here is what he said:
"I didn’t consider young players like Mark Duffy , Petie Doherty and most of the players playing at the minute.
"They will be considered some of
the best players in years to come.
"I’ve probably forgotten to put a few players in the team who are maybe as good as some of the players mentioned."
Lisahally all-time 11.
- GK Nial Walker. Nial only played for a couple of seasons but he was very solid and hardly put a foot wrong.
- RB Sean Hargan. Sean was quick, strong and maybe the best header of a ball that I’ve seen play for Lisahally.
- LB Decky Brown. Decky could have played at a higher level. He has always been a great defender with his biggest strength being his composure on the ball. He will bring a ball down on his chest that most will head clear.
- CB Libby Mullan. He’s the best defender that I’ve seen play for Lisahally. He had excellent ability on the ball and scored loads of goals.
- CB David Ogilby. David played mainly up front for Lisahally but when he played at the back you could see that he was a class above the rest.
- RW Colin Moran. Colin was lightning quick which defenders found hard to handle. He maybe could have played at a higher level but retired early.
- LW Donovan Collins. Donovan only played a few seasons but he was the best left winger that I’ve seen play for Lisahally. He was quick and skilful and with the ability to score plenty of goals. It’s a shame that he didn’t play much more games for Lisahally.
- CM Topher Whoriskey. I’m biased but he’s the best player that I’ve seen play for Lisahally. He was hard in the tackle and had great composure on the ball. He could have played for any team in the D & D but was very loyal to Lisahally.
- CM Noel O’Donnell. Noel has always been a class or 3 above the rest of us boys. He probably has the most natural ability of any player to come out of Strathfoyle. He can do things with a ball that the rest of us can only dream of.
- CF Paul Lowry. Noggs is another who’s lightning quick. He was outstanding for the few years that he played with Lisahally. He’s a nightmare to mark as he’s so quick and skilful. He probably should have scored more goals but he still scored plenty and created many of the chances himself.
- CF Diesel Brown. Chris will go down as one of the best players ever to play for Lisahally. He was a quick and skilful striker who scored loads of goal. Like Noel he also must be one of the most natural footballers to come out of Strathfoyle
Sub 1. Spike Doherty. Spike is very underrated. He’s a great shot stopper and is great with his feet for a keeper. Without Spike we wouldn’t have won the 2 cups in recent years.
Sub 2. Rory Kirk. Like Spike without the fight and heart of Rory we wouldn’t have won the cups over the last few yrs.
Sub 3. Noel Coyle. Coyle has always been a very good footballer with an excellent range of passing. He doesn’t get the credit that he deserves.
Sub 4. Mark Tracey. Mark is another defender who was very composed at the back. He could also play midfield and has definitely been one our best players of the years.
Sub 5. Jai White. Jai is one of the best defenders to have played for Lisahally. He could have played at a higher level and still could.
