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Just to wish James McCarthy well on his retirement, a sad day for lovers of Gaelic football, he was a fantastic player for Dublin and brilliant to watch always. Some record of medals and silverware he has won. A class act from start to finish with the dignity to retire in the off season too unlike some others that I could mention announcing their retirement it in the weeks before an All Ireland final Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3042 - 04/11/2024 14:14:38 2578333 Link
Incredible player. I certainly won't miss seeing him as an opponent with the Dubs but without doubt one of the best to ever do it. Not many if any had his combination of pace, power, strength, determination and engine. Big loss to the Dubs but what a player for ye. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2813 - 04/11/2024 14:58:52 2578338 Link
Can I wish James the very best on his retirement..huge boots to be filled,outstanding footballer and leader.. CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2394 - 04/11/2024 15:12:06 2578341 Link
Great player, Think Kickham's tame exit from SFC was the last stand for Jamsie. BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3186 - 04/11/2024 15:19:36 2578349 Link
Best of luck to James Mc Carthy on his retirement, brilliant footballer and never sought the limelight. I always got the feeling that James was at his best when the game was in the melting pot. tireoghainabu (Tyrone) - Posts: 341 - 04/11/2024 15:42:06 2578352 Link
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "Just to wish James McCarthy well on his retirement, a sad day for lovers of Gaelic football, he was a fantastic player for Dublin and brilliant to watch always. Some record of medals and silverware he has won. A class act from start to finish with the dignity to retire in the off season too unlike some others that I could mention announcing their retirement it in the weeks before an All Ireland final" My favourite player of all time without a shadow of a doubt. As you say a class act and a guy that is irreplaceable for the Dubs but he can sit back now and savour a truly incredible career. One great bows out and one comes back in your own county.. .can Murphy make a big impact this year?? TrueBlue35 (Dublin) - Posts: 213 - 04/11/2024 16:16:10 2578360 Link
Replying To TrueBlue35: "My favourite player of all time without a shadow of a doubt. As you say a class act and a guy that is irreplaceable for the Dubs but he can sit back now and savour a truly incredible career. One great bows out and one comes back in your own county.. .can Murphy make a big impact this year??" Ha ha where you getting your intel from? Rumours were rife last year too but didn't happen. If he does it will be massive even to have him as an impact player. Retired too soon for most but then you couldn't blame him with the ** show going on off the pitch. panamasam (Australia)** - Posts: 2813 - 04/11/2024 16:43:26 2578366 Link
James McCarthy - what a Legend he has been for Dublin GAA. Definitely go down as one of the all time greats. Injuries and too many miles on the clock, seem to have caught up with him unfortunately. But what a stellar 15 year career, He has been a colossus. Hopefully another couple of seasons with BK. His list of honours include:- Dublin- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (9) including one as Captain in 2023. Leinster Senior Football Championship (14) National Football League (6) All-Ireland Under 21 Football Championship (1) Leinster Under-21 Football Championship (2) Ballymun Kickhams- Leinster Senior Club Football Championship (1): 2012 Dublin Senior Football Championship (2): 2012, 2020 DCU- Sigerson Cup (1) O'Byrne Cup (1) All Star (5) Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4009 - 04/11/2024 17:14:15 2578371 Link
Replying To TrueBlue35: "My favourite player of all time without a shadow of a doubt. As you say a class act and a guy that is irreplaceable for the Dubs but he can sit back now and savour a truly incredible career. One great bows out and one comes back in your own county.. .can Murphy make a big impact this year??" I don't know about Murphy, the rumours are strong and we would all love to see him give it another go especially if the new 3 up rule comes in because it would suit him so well. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3042 - 04/11/2024 18:20:15 2578386 Link
G.O.A.T. realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8678 - 04/11/2024 18:26:06 2578387 Link
Servant, Legend, Warrior. Arguably the greatest, amongst the greatest. Certainly one of the most influential. Retires as one of the most decorated players in the history of the game. Owes Dublin Nothing. Thanks for the amazing times Jamsie. Remembered and revered were ever Sky Blue is worn. Legend. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4465 - 04/11/2024 18:48:49 2578391 Link
LE9END jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20691 - 04/11/2024 19:29:57 2578396 Link
Best of luck to Janes McCarthy in his retirement.A truly fantastic player who gave his all.Whether as a half back or a midfielder he was a joy to watch.A player I hated seeing on the teamsheet when they were playing Kerry.He had everything.A great fielder a great thinker speed to burn and endless stamina.Tough as nails and a never say die attitude.An example to all young players.Enjoy your retirement James. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3846 - 04/11/2024 19:53:04 2578399 Link
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Great player, Think Kickham's tame exit from SFC was the last stand for Jamsie." Has he retired from club as well?Through very gritted teeth (hard to say as a Meathman)best of luck to him was some player alright. Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 295 - 04/11/2024 21:04:10 2578407 Link
Replying To jimbodub: "LE9END" I like what you did there Jimbo.... ;o) Hopefully BK get another couple of seasons out of Jamesie. He was clearly gutted after the defeat to Cuala a few weeks ago. Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4009 - 05/11/2024 13:42:07 2578455 Link
Replying To Proudroyal: "Has he retired from club as well?Through very gritted teeth (hard to say as a Meathman)best of luck to him was some player alright." I'd say he is. I doubt he is someone would be satisfied with playing below his best and even in club championship he was not the power house he once was. Which was big factor in Kickham's tame enough departure. A side that needs a major rejuvenation all round. BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3186 - 05/11/2024 13:48:40 2578456 Link
Replying To BarneyGrant: "I'd say he is. I doubt he is someone would be satisfied with playing below his best and even in club championship he was not the power house he once was. Which was big factor in Kickham's tame enough departure. A side that needs a major rejuvenation all round." Cheers for the reply.Big loss for his club never mind Dublin if that's the case.You would imagine he would be well able to go for another few years at club level but I suppose he might have had his fill of oit over the years. Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 295 - 05/11/2024 15:08:50 2578476 Link
Replying To BarneyGrant: "I'd say he is. I doubt he is someone would be satisfied with playing below his best and even in club championship he was not the power house he once was. Which was big factor in Kickham's tame enough departure. A side that needs a major rejuvenation all round." He said in statement was looking forward to playing with Ballymun. CorkLiamMcCarthy24 (Cork) - Posts: 47 - 05/11/2024 21:47:48 2578514 Link
Great news for Cuala. King Con is back. I was at the game and to be honest the Crokes goalie went down like he was hit by a sniper. Theatrics at play. And it was him who instigated the whole incident... Con reacted but justice seems to be have been served via video evidence. Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4009 - 06/11/2024 09:12:10 2578540 Link
Replying To CorkLiamMcCarthy24: "He said in statement was looking forward to playing with Ballymun." Very good. Happy to stand corrected. He would be bigger loss to them than to Dublin. Not been great underage last while. BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3186 - 06/11/2024 09:30:21 2578544 Link