Here is some of the twitter reaction to the news of JJ Delaney's retirement from inter-county. The nine-time All-Ireland winner becomes the fifth Kilkenny hurler to retire in recent weeks, following in the footsteps of Tommy Walsh, Brian Hogan, Aidan Fogarty and David Herity.
JJ Delaney the latest KK retiree, they'll be playing the minors in next year's championship at this rate.
- David McIntyre (@DaveMcIntyreNT) December 5, 2014
JJ Delaney was incredible Hands of God, nerves of steel, unreal first touch and great presence.
- Sean Keane (@SeanKeaneKPnews) December 5, 2014
One of the greatest left handed hurlers iv ever seen @jjdel82 a joy to watch and play with. Best wishes. #lefthand #paw #class
- tjreid12 (@_tjreid) December 5, 2014
@jjdel82 enjoy the well earned retirement. An exceptional defender & One of the best ever. Total gentleman. Versatility & Bravery!!
- Neil McManus (@Neilmcmanus88) December 5, 2014
KKs greatest defender ever has retired.. Best of luck @jjdel82. Saved my ass in matches and training the whole time! #JJ #TheGreatest
- Eoin Murphy (@eoinscruff) December 5, 2014
Another sad day for Kk and GAA fansOne of the greatest also -the hurl sometimes looked like a sword #hooks #catching #skill #zorro @jjdel82
- Michael Fennelly (@feno1000) December 5, 2014
@jjdel82 best of luck jj best defender of all time
- Ken McGrath (@kenmcgrath78) December 5, 2014
Standing in a full back line with him the last few years worth more then an all Ireland itself. None greater! #JJ pic.twitter.com/bftgXPTFKi
- Paul Murphy (@PaulMurphykk) December 5, 2014
The best defender & hand in hurling retired today. @jjdel82 is a legend & gent of the game. Enjoy retirement #JJ. pic.twitter.com/0wjWSQUgQy
- kieran joyce (@joycek87) December 5, 2014
Probably the greatest defender we've seen calls it a day, has given some of the best ever displays in Croke park over the last 10 years #jj
- James Barry (@jamesbarry90) December 5, 2014
JJ Delaney done my mother and fathers driveway last year ! Lovely chap and great at the block paving #jj
- Gary Wallace (@gazwallace) December 5, 2014
Such a sad day for Irish sport! Of all the greats that played d game, JJ was better than all of them, without exception! #topofthepile
- Richie Hogan (@richiehogan8) December 5, 2014
Loved wit of Fenians fan after they avoided relegation from Kk SHC at w'end: If JJ Delaney had been on Titantic it wouldn't have gone down.
- John Knox (@johnknoxkk) November 6, 2014
I dont say this lightly and i can now that we wont be against him again. greatest defender i ever seen and possibly greatest of all time #jj
- padraic maher (@podzo21) December 5, 2014
Of all the players to retire this winter, JJ Delaney was the most likely to still be an All Star contender in 2015. Great player, huge loss.
- Kevin Egan (@lonesharkoy) December 5, 2014
Huge shock to see JJ Delaney retire. Class & consistency personified. Kilkenny hurling will take getting used to without these legends.
- Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan) December 5, 2014
One of the greatest defenders to have ever graced the field @jjdel82. A true leader & inspirational for kk #legend #handofgod #gent #respect
- Aidan Fogarty (@taggykk) December 5, 2014
Best of luck to @jjdel82 on his retirement, unbelievable defender, animal in the air..and he wasn't too bad to get a hook in either #jj
- Seamie Callanan (@seamiecallanan) December 5, 2014
Tough as nails & a incredible full http://t.co/MdkyhSls68 of luck to JJ Delaney.the best in the business. pic.twitter.com/yjPsxcmptx
- Eoin Cadogan (@cads3) December 5, 2014
As always he comes from nowhere to make an impact @jjdel82 it was a pleasure to witness his feats over the years.#legend #greatest#friend
- Henry Shefflin (@ShefflinHenry) December 5, 2014
Def the best I have ever (tried) mark @jjdel82 enjoy the retirement man #letmeoutofyourpocket
- Joe Canning (@JoeyCan88) December 5, 2014
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