Tributes paid to departing JBM

Cork hurling manager Jimmy Barry Murphy. INPHO

Many tributes have been paid on social media to Jimmy Barry-Murphy after he stepped down as Cork hurling manager last night.

Here's just a flavour of what people have been saying about the GAA icon and one of sport's true gentlemen.

Thank you Jimmy. For all of it. #jbm #jimmybarrymurphy #legend #gentleman #icon pic.twitter.com/WskiCqnbQG

- Gavin O'Connor (@gavinoconnor) August 29, 2015

On such a promising day for Cork hurling it's disappointing to hear of JBM's departure. 6ft 2 eyes of blue JBM we love you #fatherfigure

- Diarmuid O'Sullivan (@dsully3) August 29, 2015

It was an absolute pleasure working with JBM, glad I got the opportunity while he was Cork boss! A real gent!

- Lisa Lawlor (@Lisa_Lawlor) August 29, 2015

#JBM made a huge contribution to the GAA, as a player & coach. Lets hope his involvement continues. #Legend #GAA pic.twitter.com/l8v2Gm1X4a

- KilmaleyCamogieClub (@KilmaleyCamogie) August 30, 2015

The only man who can look cool while sitting on a red plastic chair in a field. pic.twitter.com/IWQsIXy2rO

- Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) August 30, 2015

I'm just going to put it out there: any chance this is a ploy to get Jimmy to take over the football team? #jbm

- Michael Moynihan (@MikeMoynihanEx) August 29, 2015

Thanks JBM #gaa pic.twitter.com/JXchYuCyTN

- Kieran McSweeney (@McSweeneyKieran) August 29, 2015