Northern Ireland Players in the SPL (1998/99-date)

The Scottish Football League Premier Division evolved into the Scottish Premier League (SPL) in 1998 following a similar model to the English Premier League, with the aim of allowing member clubs to take more control over TV rights and other revenue streams. Currently known under the sponsored title of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, until 2007 it had been the Bank of Scotland Premier League. As throughout the history of Scottish football, the SPL has been dominated by the Old Firm, Celtic and Rangers sharing all the titles between them.


The following Northern Ireland Full, B, Under-21 and representative players have featured in the SPL since the inaugural 1998/99 season.

- A-H - I-L - M - N-Z -

Records: (to end 2011/12)

Most appearances: Stephen Craigan (Motherwell & Partick Thistle) 342
Most goals: Andy Kirk (Hearts & Dunfermline) 42
Most titles: Neil Lennon (Celtic) 5 


Northern Ireland's SPL Managers:

Danny Lennon (St Mirren)

Neil Lennon (Celtic) 1 title
Steve Lomas (St Johnstone)
Martin O'Neill (Celtic) 3 titles 
Kenny Shiels (Kilmarnock)



See Also:
NI Players in the Scottish Cup Final
NI Players with 20+ Goals in the Scottish League
NI Players in the English Premier League



Links:
Official SPL Site