paddy o'gara • manchester city • centre back • 5
known as the irish ʀᴏʏ ᴋᴇɴᴛ [ not for his playstyle, but for his attitude ], pádraig "paddy" o'gara played centre back for man city for 16 seasons, from 2005 to 2021. he earned 33 caps for ireland in that time, including scoring a rare goal against italy. labeled a favourite of manager ᴘᴇᴘ ɢᴜᴀʀᴅɪᴏʟᴀ, paddy was the sort of teammate to always have an open ear for younger players, to welcome them onto the team, to teach them when they needed to be taught, and defend them against opposing players when necessary. he's rare to smile, rare to laugh, but quick to lend a shoulder to cry on. he's an excellent cook (and an even more excellent baker) - jamie absolutely swears by his colcannon and apple cake. jamie has kept contact with him even through paddy's retirement and return to ireland.