Mayo manager Kevin McStay paid tribute to Jason Doherty following the Burrishoole’s forward’s decision to retire from inter-county football.

After 12 years on the Mayo senior panel, Doherty called it a day last night (Saturday) bringing the curtain down on a career which reaped eight Connacht senior football championship titles and two National League crowns.

In his 132 appearances in the green and red, Doherty scored 17-153 and, speaking after confirmation of his retirement, McStay described the 33-year-old as being “solid as a rock and a highly intelligent footballer”.

"When I was appointed Mayo manager, one of the first players I sought out was Jason,” McStay stated.

“Every Mayo supporter is aware of his importance over the past decade. He was solid as a rock and a highly intelligent footballer with an instinctive understanding of what was needed on the field at any given time.

"He was also prepared to sacrifice himself for the team. He gave everything in 2023, when he recovered from his second serious injury to play for Mayo, but from talking to him at length, I respect his decision to step away now as he feels the time is right.

“Those who remain behind him are better players and men for having played with Jason Doherty."

A class act. Best of luck with the retirement DOC 💪🟢🔴 pic.twitter.com/yoAscP1x2Q

— Mayo GAA (@MayoGAA) August 12, 2023

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