Pat Jennings honoured in his native city of Newry as a statue is unveiled marking his long career

By Michael Cousins

Published 8th Nov 2023, 13:38 BST

Pat Jennings earned 119 caps for Northern Ireland and represented Spurs between 1964 and 1977

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Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

1. Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye Photo: Press Eye

Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Pat is pictured with his family. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

2. Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Pat is pictured with his family. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Pat is pictured with his family. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye Photo: Press Eye

Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Pat is pictured with his wife Eleanor . Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

3. Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Pat is pictured with his wife Eleanor . Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Pat is pictured with his wife Eleanor . Photo by William Cherry/Presseye Photo: Press Eye

Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Pat is pictured with his wife Eleanor . Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

4. Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Pat is pictured with his wife Eleanor . Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland -04th November 2023 - Photo by William Cherry/PresseyeLegendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings performed the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning. The legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper was capped 119 times for Northern Ireland and played in two World Cups.His club career included winning five trophies with Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to being named the Players' Player of the Year [1976] and Football Writers' Player of the Year [1973]. Pat is pictured with his wife Eleanor . Photo by William Cherry/Presseye Photo: Press Eye

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