Kirk Hunter
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Kirk Hunter is a retired Northern Irish footballer
. Hunter played most notably for Crusaders F.C.
, initially as a striker, but also as a midfielder. He was notable for his fiery nature on the pitch, and was without a doubt one of the most aggressive players in the history of Irish League
football. In just one of his many infamous incidents on the football pitch Kirk was brought to court and sued for an injurious and career-ending tackle on ex-Larne
player Paul Murnin in 1992. In another incident Kirk Hunter was sent-off without touching the ball against north Belfast rivals Cliftonville
in 1998 after being on the pitch less than 60 seconds.
Despite these controversies, Kirk is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Crusaders, and was inducted into the hall of fame in 2007.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. Hunter played most notably for Crusaders F.C.
Crusaders F.C.
Crusaders Football Club is a semi-professional, Northern Irish association football club, playing in the IFA Premiership. The club, founded in 1898, hails from Belfast and plays its home matches at Seaview. Club colours are red and black. The current manager is Stephen Baxter, appointed in 2005...
, initially as a striker, but also as a midfielder. He was notable for his fiery nature on the pitch, and was without a doubt one of the most aggressive players in the history of Irish League
IFA Premiership
The IFA Premiership – formerly the Irish Premier League, and before that the Irish Football League–and still known in popular parlance simply as the Irish League, is the national football league in Northern Ireland, and was historically the league for the whole of Ireland. Clubs in the league are...
football. In just one of his many infamous incidents on the football pitch Kirk was brought to court and sued for an injurious and career-ending tackle on ex-Larne
Larne F.C.
Larne F.C. is an intermediate, Northern Irish football club playing in IFA Championship 1. The club, founded in 1889, hails from Larne and plays its home matches at Inver Park. Club colours are red and white...
player Paul Murnin in 1992. In another incident Kirk Hunter was sent-off without touching the ball against north Belfast rivals Cliftonville
Cliftonville F.C.
Cliftonville Football & Athletic Club is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club playing in the IFA Premiership. Founded on 20 September 1879 by John McCredy McAlery in the suburb of Cliftonville in north Belfast, it is the oldest football club in Ireland and celebrated its 130th...
in 1998 after being on the pitch less than 60 seconds.
Despite these controversies, Kirk is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Crusaders, and was inducted into the hall of fame in 2007.