John Sheridan, the former Sheffield Wednesday and Republic of Ireland star, celebrates with Phil King and Nigel Worthington after scoring the winner against Manchester United in the 1991 League Cup final at Wembley.John Sheridan, the former Sheffield Wednesday and Republic of Ireland star, celebrates with Phil King and Nigel Worthington after scoring the winner against Manchester United in the 1991 League Cup final at Wembley.
John Sheridan, the former Sheffield Wednesday and Republic of Ireland star, celebrates with Phil King and Nigel Worthington after scoring the winner against Manchester United in the 1991 League Cup final at Wembley.

St Patrick's Day: Twelve Irishmen to have played for Sheffield Wednesday

The Irish have produced many quality players who have made the short hop across from the Emerald Isle to excel in the English game – including at Sheffield Wednesday.

So, with it being St Patrick’s Day we thought it was the perfect opportunity to take a look at some of the Irishmen who have starred for the Owls.