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Looking at the statement it doesn't actually say he has retired. It says he is stepping away for the coming season. Telling in my eyes.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8159 - 24/11/2024 19:18:52    2581051

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "Looking at the statement it doesn't actually say he has retired. It says he is stepping away for the coming season. Telling in my eyes."
It's a strange one. You would think with the new rules this year might suit him? But maybe it's something to do with management?

dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1153 - 24/11/2024 20:08:51    2581058

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "Looking at the statement it doesn't actually say he has retired. It says he is stepping away for the coming season. Telling in my eyes."
Do you think if there was a different Mayo manager in charge, this decision (stepping away or retirement) would not have happened.?
Still young enough and lots to offer a Mayo team imo.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3987 - 24/11/2024 20:26:27    2581061

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I will just post again rather than reply separately lads if that's ok. Cillian is without doubt past his best and has had multiple injuries in the past few years so no guarantee he would be a starter.

My overall point here is that unless there is a revised statement then he is saying he is opting out this year rather than retiring. Taking a year out at this stage of his career would be very strange considering his injury profile and the little time he has left. His brother is obviously a huge part of the Mayo set up so if there is a problem with management it obviously isn't wholesale.

I think he would be annoyed at not getting more game time last year and i would say he is right to be in that regard. Still a serious finisher if he has the right players around him.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8159 - 24/11/2024 21:31:03    2581072

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