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GAA Players Or Managers That Deserve A Statue

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Replying To Bon:  "Never mind a statue, Tony Kelly's face should be printed on money."
Wouldn't be in same currency as Cian Lynch.

countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 915 - 21/09/2025 09:44:13    2636898

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Replying To countyman2022:  "Wouldn't be in same currency as Cian Lynch."
Different type of hurler. TK much more of a scorer. Both magicians in their own right. There were days when Clare were up against Limerick at their peak and Tony looked like the best player on the pitch.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2615 - 21/09/2025 12:29:27    2636911

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Replying To countyman2022:  "Wouldn't be in same currency as Cian Lynch."
I think he would to be honest.

They're both amazing but I'd argue Cian lynch is surrounded by stars, tk is not.

Having said that my favourite non Wexford player of the current era would be Shane O'Donnell

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4002 - 22/09/2025 09:14:53    2637004

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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "Mr and Mrs T in Cavan."
At least it might be quiet

Thejampot (Leitrim) - Posts: 371 - 22/09/2025 10:27:26    2637016

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Replying To Doylerwex:  "I think he would to be honest.

They're both amazing but I'd argue Cian lynch is surrounded by stars, tk is not.

Having said that my favourite non Wexford player of the current era would be Shane O'Donnell"
Thats a fair assessment, two slightly different style players too. Tk is not going to pass the ball hes gonna put the head down and go for it, Lynch is nearly always gonna lay it off to a shooter. They must be the two must skilful players I've seen in my lifetime. Should both get statues down the line.

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2561 - 22/09/2025 17:28:47    2637105

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I don't believe any current or past player deserves a statue to be frank.
If Cian Lynch or Tony Kelly deserve a statue, then Patrickswell or Ballyhea is where they should be put. Let the locals sort it.

ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1507 - 22/09/2025 20:23:20    2637118

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Marty Morrissey?

ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1507 - 22/09/2025 20:23:38    2637119

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Replying To ExiledInWex:  "I don't believe any current or past player deserves a statue to be frank.
If Cian Lynch or Tony Kelly deserve a statue, then Patrickswell or Ballyhea is where they should be put. Let the locals sort it."
They would be as a good a places as any.

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2561 - 23/09/2025 13:48:24    2637186

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Replying To ExiledInWex:  "Marty Morrissey?"
Jim Morrissey would be way more deserving.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 17355 - 24/09/2025 11:26:44    2637282

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Replying To ExiledInWex:  "I don't believe any current or past player deserves a statue to be frank.
If Cian Lynch or Tony Kelly deserve a statue, then Patrickswell or Ballyhea is where they should be put. Let the locals sort it."
Would the GAA pay for it I wonder? Or would it be fundraisers?

SouthGalway (Galway) - Posts: 91 - 26/09/2025 16:42:33    2637575

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