‘The Black Pearl of Inchicore’ was a cracking player in his day.
Paul McGrath is one of the best players ever to pull on an Ireland jersey and he represented his team with distinction at three major football tournaments.
This quiz takes you all the way back to the early 1980s right up until McGrath hung up his boots in the late 1990s.
Good luck and remember to try our other quizzes here, including this one about Roy Keane.
What League of Ireland club did McGrath play for?
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Who was Manchester United manager when he signed for the club in 1982?
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McGrath scored his first two goals for United in a 3-0 win over Luton in May 1983. What other Irish player scored that day?
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What Liverpool striker never scored a goal against a United defence containing McGrath?
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McGrath was named man of the match in the 1985 FA Cup final. What side did United beat that day?
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Who handed McGrath his senior Ireland debut?
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With McGrath a regular in the team now, United won their first 10 league games of 1985/86 only to finish 4th overall. Who won the title that season?
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McGrath scored goals against Luxembourg and Bulgaria as Ireland pipped what country to qualify for Euro 88?
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Who started in centre midfield beside McGrath for the Euro 88 games against England and The Netherlands?
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McGrath struck the post against The Netherlands. Who grabbed the winner for the Dutchmen in that game?
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Alex Ferguson transfer-listed McGrath in 1988 but he did not move until the summer of 1989. What club did he join?
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Back on Ireland duty, McGrath started in midfield for a 1-0 win over Spain that gave their Italia 90 qualifying campaign a shot in the arm. What Spanish player scored an own goal in that game?
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Who started in centre midfield beside McGrath for the World Cup quarter final against Italy?
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In 1992/93, McGrath became only the second Ireland international to win the PFA Player of the Year award. Who was the first?
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McGrath won a League Cup with Villa in 1994 after which of his teammates scored two goals in a final victory over Man United?
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Who did John Aldridge say McGrath had 'in his pocket for 90 minutes' when Ireland beat Italy at USA 94?
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What side did McGrath join from Aston Villa for £200,000 in 1996?
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How many FAI Senior International Player of the Year awards did McGrath win?
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