Aston Villa are an extremely successful club with a fantastic history. But out of all the clubs in England, they seem to have had the most Irish influence throughout the years. This gallery celebrates the top 5 greatest Irish players to set foot in Villa Park.
We look through the career’s of the most successful Irishmen to play in Claret and Blue and look back at their achievements and awards which made them so prestigious.
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