Well the thread was started, asking if Horgan was in the top 10 of all time. People have expressed their opinions, some saying yes, some saying no - good to read all opinions. I totally understand why the man is a legend in Cork hurling circles. My point is that I don't think he would make a top 10. If there's a counter argument that defeats my point, all good.
Strange to read that it was irrelevant if Horgan performed or not though, surely performing and performing on the biggest day in the hurling calendar is what propels players into the top 10. Strange also to read that comparing players across generations is futile. I'm pretty sure Croke Park officials have to do this on a regular basis to assess hall of fame entrants, or players whose photos appear on the walls of Croker.
I fully agree with my fellow county poster munsterchamps about Aaron Gillane. Like Horgan, 5 All Ireland finals. Gillane scored 1-31, (1-13 from play), Horgan scored 0-47, (0-9) from play. Look at how Tony Kelly influenced the 2024 all Ireland final, 1-4 from play. My point is the difference in scoring from play and in general assisting other players to score is what should be expected from a 'top 10' player. Absolutely nothing against Patrick Horgan and I'm sure we will be watching him for years to come in club hurling and that he will have a positive influence for Cork should he go down the coaching/management route.
In defence of Horgan's brilliance, let it be said the object of the exercise is to put scores on the board whether they are from play, frees or penalties it matters not a bit. He was a monumental sporting threat as a player to any opposition. He is one of the top 3 greats in the country. I had the pleasure of seeing him play a number of times.
In defence of Horgan's brilliance, let it be said the object of the exercise is to put scores on the board whether they are from play, frees or penalties it matters not a bit. He was a monumental sporting threat as a player to any opposition. He is one of the top 3 greats in the country. I had the pleasure of seeing him play a number of times."