"The most talented footballer I've seen"
Dublin's Diarmuid Connolly with David Mulgrew of Tyrone.
©INPHO/Tommy Dickson.
The tributes have been flowing for Dublin’s Diarmuid Connolly since the six-time All-Ireland winner announced his inter-county retirement last night.
Here are some of the plaudits for the St Vincent’s man that have been posted on Twitter…
The most talented footballer I’ve seen. Pleasure to play on the same team as him. Congrats on a phenomenal career Dermo. 👏 https://t.co/tiUc93mYQu
— Barry Cahill (@barrycahilldub) October 1, 2020
I've watched @dermoc123 setting the bar time and time again. His football skills, knowledge of the game, selflessness to bring players into the game, attitude towards winning and so much more.... It was a pleasure to wear the county jersey with you 💙 https://t.co/ZG2L1O7Eqh
— EamonFennell (@EamonFennell) October 1, 2020
What an extrodinary talent..was an absolute pleasure..especially on this day in 2011.. https://t.co/0GFvtagfoh
— Alan Brogan (@alanbrogan13) October 1, 2020
@dermoc123 is one of the greatest to play the game. Unreal skill. Buckets of talent. Strong as an ox. Header. But some genie with the rock. Will be missed lad 👍 https://t.co/rxfOoljprR
— Conor.mortimer (😷)⚽️ (@Conmort) September 30, 2020
It was a pleasure to go to war with this man over the last 15 years! Thanks for all the magic @dermoc123 💙👊 https://t.co/6ouXaYlhAY
— Bernard Brogan (@bernardbrogan) September 30, 2020
Best wishes in retirement to Dublin footballer Diarmuid Connolly.
— GPA (@gaelicplayers) October 1, 2020
Diarmuid made his debut for the Dubs in 2007, and brings the curtain down on an illustrious career, winning 6 All Irelands, 10 Leinster titles, 4 national leagues and 2 GPA|GAA All Stars.
Best of luck Diarmuid. pic.twitter.com/QsuOCngovh
I loved this point so much. Off the shoulder at pace and glide it over the bar with the left peg. I’ve actually tried to replicate it in a few club games, put it out for a sideline ball once. https://t.co/igDRl7fOEs
— Eamon Mc Gee (@EamonMcGee) October 1, 2020
Videos of Diarmuid Connolly are a welcomed addition to twitter today.. what a player 🤴
— Emmett McGuckin (@EmmettMcGuckin) October 1, 2020
Diarmuid Connolly won only 2 All Stars ?? Excuse me ?!!! I don’t care what the justification is but that bate all ...if there was 6 better forwards than him every other year then I must be going blind #diarmuidconnolly
— Paudie O'Sullivan (@psull88) October 1, 2020
2020 just keeps getting worse!!!on a serious note what a player and what a career @dermoc123 👏👏👏 https://t.co/ZXDpjTNYyc
— Kevin Cassidy (@KCASS7) September 30, 2020
Best player the country has ever seen👏Pity everyone couldn’t enjoy him as a footballer instead of running him out of the country🤯 https://t.co/T7w2UdnsIo
— Seán Bohan (@SeanBohan11) October 1, 2020
