The high esteem in which four-time All-Star Paul Flynn was held by his Dublin team-mates and opponents has been very much in evidence on social media today ever since news of his inter-county retirement broke…
.@Flinto23 has this morning announced his retirement from intercounty football
— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) May 1, 2019
We thank you for everything you've done for the blue jersey Flynner! ๐
Read Paul's full statement here: https://t.co/q0qHWGMNCz pic.twitter.com/NHfvGLgiHX
no words needed.. @Flinto23 ๐
— Alan Brogan (@alanbrogan13) May 1, 2019
Best wishes @Flinto23 on your retirement, Respect on and off the field for your passion & committement to our games.. @gaelicplayers class player ๐ https://t.co/dFTbZ7HeIK
— Tom Parsons (@TomParsons_8) May 1, 2019
Best of luck @Flinto23 what a career๐๐๐ https://t.co/hVqK02WgUr
— Cathal Cregg (@cathalcregg) May 1, 2019
Set the tone for wing half forward play in the modern game but never lost sight of his scoring duties also. A lot of players could watch and learn from his movement quite a bit. What a career @Flinto23 ๐ Well done, enjoy retirement.
— Steven McDonnell (@StevenMcD13) May 1, 2019
Well done @Flinto23 a top player and a top guy. His ability to play at such a high standard consistently year after year was incredible. ๐๐ป
— Darran O'Sullivan (@Darransull86) May 1, 2019
In every team you need leaders. Leaders who lead by example, unite the team when things arent going your way and relish the big occasions. @Flinto23 did this CONSISTENTLY for 12 years. It was a pleasure and to play and train with you brother๐ช๐ผ. Best of luck in the next chapter๐ pic.twitter.com/Iv6i6qJV2n
— EamonFennell (@EamonFennell) May 1, 2019
At his peak @Flinto23 was unstoppable. 4 All stars in a row at wing forward testimony to that. Great work rate, very accurate & brilliant on the big day. Congrats on a great career Paul.
— Michael Duignan (@DuignanMichael) May 1, 2019
TweetGreat to see the back of @Flinto23, will you take a few more with you? ๐ ๐. A stellar career from a modern great. No doubt you'll be as successful in your current role and future endeavours ๐
— John Heslin (@jheslin14) May 1, 2019