uch wrote: » Would Joey Dunlop be considered the most successful Sportsman this Island has seen ? or can you think of someone more successful ?l
thecatspjs wrote: » George Best? Paul Brady?
uch wrote: » Most successful sportsman ?
timthumbni wrote: » I'm from Norn Iron but not a bike fan at all. However I've saw loads if stuff on you tube and tv about yer man and I'm amazed at most of it. He was revered around the world as being top of what one could argue is the most dangerous sport in the world today. I don't even feel safe watching it. (North West 200 for me) its a wonder these guys don't av a side car to hold their ginormous balls.
Kevin O'Flanagan, is a former Irish sportsman, physician and sports administrator. An outstanding all-rounder, he represented his country at both soccer and rugby union. He was also a noted sprinter and long jumper and as a youth played Gaelic football. In his spare time he also played golf and tennis at a decent level. O'Flanagan played soccer for among others, Bohemians and Arsenal, and as an international he played for both Ireland teams – the FAI XI and the IFA XI. O'Flanagan also played rugby union for UCD, London Irish and Ireland.
Sports administrator and doctor O'Flanagan returned to Dublin in the 1950s and established a successful practice at Upper Fitzwilliam Street. He briefly revived his soccer career with Bohemians and remained involved in sport throughout the rest of his life. During subsequent decades he served on numerous bodies and held various positions in the areas of sports and medicine. These include:Vice-President of the Olympic Council of Ireland: Member of the International Olympic Committee: 1976–1994 IOC Drugs Panel: 1977–1999 IOC Medical Commission: 1980–1994 Olympic Programme Commission: 1993–1994 Honorary lifetime member of IOC: 1995 Irish Representative on the Sports Medicine Committee of the Council of Europe: President of the Irish Sports Medicine Association: Chairman of the Irish National Rehabilitation Board President of World Congress for Rehabilitation: 1969 Council of People for the Handicapped, USA. Chief Medical Officer of Athletic Association of Ireland Chief Medical Officer at Bohemians:196x-197x Chief Medical Officer of Irish Olympic Team: 1960–1976
Brego888 wrote: » My opinion on greatest sportsperson is that they need to have been involved in sports that are truly international, played by millions and highly competitive. And while motor racing has its merits I wouldn't compare his achievements as favourably as the likes of Roy Keane or Padraig Harrington in football or golf.
KKkitty wrote: » Packie Bonner. Great goalkeeper and always seemed pleasant off the pitch.
LordSutch wrote: » Always wondered where the nickname 'Packie' came from? Best two sportsmen from the island of Ireland were IMO Joe Dunlop (1) and George Best (2).
KKkitty wrote: » Isn't his real name Patrick Bonner?
uch wrote: » Yep, most successful sportsman is what we're on about
FearDark wrote: » You sure know your sport... :rolleyes: It's Liam Brady.
paddy147 wrote: » 208 mph is the record top speed on the potholed/bumpy public roads up there. I was there myself and fcuk me the bikes were really moving.
uch wrote: » I'll repeat the question for those who didn't read the OP,,, Would Joey Dunlop be considered the most successful Sportsman this Island has seen ?
KKkitty wrote: » In his chosen sport he was but there are other sports people from the island of Ireland who had more success.
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timthumbni wrote: » I have only saw the practice laps on the nw 200 and you really need to experience it live to see how mad the riders are. When I say they are going fast it is like something out of a ps3 game only game over in this can and will mean death. The average speed is mind numbing around public roads. Valentino rossi thinks the road racers are nuts Ffs. Brick walls, barb wire, telegraph polls all on b class roads at 200 mph at times. Mad. I don't know if he's the best Irish sportsman but he must be up there. Rad up about his charity exploits as well. Unlike a lot of modern day sportsmen his head wasn't up his own arse either.
My name is URL wrote: » Is this gonna be one of those threads wherre people give opinions and get attacked because they go against the popular view of a dead guy?
