Twenty years after his two goals propelled Offaly to a famous Leinster SFC final victory over Meath, Roy Malone has decided to call time on his playing career.

Lining out at full forward, the dashing Malone was a real thorn in the side of the then reigning All-Ireland champions, with his second goal being one of the finest solo scores ever seen in Croke Park. He also won a National League medal in 1998 and a Leinster U21 medal in 1995, and was an Offaly SFC medallist with Rhode on seven occasions.

Relive Roy's two goals against Meath in the 1997 Leinster final here...

Youtube credit: PJ's Classic GAA Channel

Roy, whose younger brother Barry was also involved in the Faithful County's successes of the late 1990s, ended his playing days with Rhode's intermediate side.

won't make the back pages but felt it worth noting all the same.I've played my last game for my beloved @RhodeGAA .some craic #thankyou #gaa

- Roy Malone (@roymalone100) May 24, 2017

Tweet

Most Read Stories