If these 38 Father Ted characters were modern day sportspeople, who would they be?

Father Dougal McGuire: Chris Kamara

“I don’t know, Jeff.”

Father Jack Hackett: Eamon Dunphy

That would be an ecumenical matter.

Bishop Len Brennan: Nigel Pearson

Father Dick Byrne: Jose Mourinho

“I AM going to win again, Ted.”

Father Jim Johnson: George Hook

Dunphy wannabe.

Father Noel Furlong: Robbie Savage

Father Larry Duff: Jack Wilshere

Father Paul Stone: Remi Garde

“No, fine.”  

Father Austin Purcell: Gary Lineker

“What’s your favourite type of envelope?”

Father Todd Unctious: Glenn Hoddle

Why are you even here?

Father Fintan Fay: Tim Sherwood

No-one understands it. Everyone loves it.

Father Billy O’Dwyer: Paul Scholes

Change the record.

Father Liam Finnegan: Alberto Moreno

Leave the dancing to the pros.

Father Tiernan, Father Rafter, Father Cafferty, Father Leonard: Tony Pulis

Tony Pulis has taken over Soccer Saturday! https://t.co/aqDrbQifqC

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The VT that saved the day during Sky Sports News’ evacuation.

Father Damo Lennon: Jack Grealish

Separated at birth.

Father Frosty Frost: Roberto Martinez

“Everton players on international duty Father Damien, Roberto Father Frost said you’re to come home immediately.”

Father Walton: Richard Keys

“God, a stage 12. I never thought I’d see one.”

Father Joe Briefly: Raheem Sterling

“I think I should get the parachute because I’m great. In fact, I think I should get both parachutes… in case one of them doesn’t work.”

Father Cave and Father Gallagher: Roy Keane and Martin O’Neill after their celebration hugs

“I don’t want the parachute, give it to him.”

Father Ted Crilly: Harry Redknapp

“That money was just resting in my account.”

Father Liam Deliverance: Liam Brady

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MmrkaqwUfg

I could’ve gotten you a great Italian manager for twice the price.

Father Barty Dunne: Paul Merson

– How long was the car journey?
– FOUR HOURS.

Father Mackie: Sam Allardyce

I could’ve managed Real Madrid or Manchester United.

Father Jose Fernandez: Charlie Nicholas

Father Seamus Fitzpatrick: Brendan Rodgers

Father Kevin: Ronda Rousey

It’s going to be okay.

Father Brian Eno: David Moyes

Because no-one cares.

Father Dereck Beeching: Louis van Gaal

Is there anything to be said for another sideways pass?

Father Clarke: Joe Brolly

“Speaking of masses, there was a time there at the.. ah.. Moscow Olympics.”

Father Jessup: Mark Lawrenson

“No, we came down by southern Yemen…”

Father Buzz Cagney: Conor McGregor

Father Nick: Daniel Sturridge

“So there’s no way he’s able to play…”

Father Romeo Sensini: Andrea Pirlo

“Drinks only very, very fine wine.”

Father Deegan: Simon Mignolet

“There’s just no way out. They’re going to get us! They’re going to catch us.”

Father Cleary: Andy Gray

“It’s my stupid fault for messing with the bras.”

Father Fitzgerald: Michael Owen

“I’ve an awful dreary, monotonous voice.”

Father Reilly: Pat Spillane

“Ted, were you looking for a dramatic, exciting voice?”

Father Fintan Stack: Roy Keane

The FootballJOE quiz: Were you paying attention? – episode 10