Good god
You are hardly comparing Doyle to Maurice Fitzgerald?
Also, I would say that Ciaran Whelan is more deserving of the title than Doyle.
Eight All-Ireland medals surely entitle him to be called one of the greats.
That John Doyle is not just retired he’s dead.
I’m aware of that.
Tony Browne has seen the light.
"I would like to take this opportunity to officially announce my retirement from inter-county hurling.
"To do so is always a tough decision for any athlete but I know I have been blessed in so many ways to have experienced what I have with the Waterford hurling teams over the past three decades. "I have loved and embraced every moment wearing the Waterford jersey from my earliest days. However, I know the time is now right for me to bring the curtain down on my county career.
"I am so proud in knowing I have given my all to Waterford hurling. It is now time for others to enjoy and cherish the same honour and pride that I felt over the past 23 years representing Waterford.
"Throughout those years I had the honour of playing with and against some of the greatest players ever seen in the game. I would like to thank all of the past and present players for their wonderful support and friendship throughout my career.
"I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all the coaches the back-room teams over the years and indeed the medical staff who helped me to prolong my career way beyond expectation.
"I was very fortunate to have played under so many fantastic managers, all of whom contributed greatly to my career. "I would like to pay a special tribute to my club Mount Sion and my club colleagues for their support and guidance in helping me fulfil my potential as a hurler and as a person. The backing of my club enabled me to compete at the very highest level and follow my dreams.
"It goes without saying the Waterford supporters are amongst the greatest in the GAA. I personally want to thank you for everything all through the years. I will cherish those cheers and your support for all time. "I so look forward to supporting Waterford GAA for many years ahead and wish the current players and management the very best for the future.
"Finally to my family I sincerely thank you for your understanding, loyalty and support I will be forever grateful for all you have done.
"Déise Abú!
“Tony Browne”
[QUOTE=“myboyblue, post: 932986, member: 180”]Tony Browne has seen the light.
"I would like to take this opportunity to officially announce my retirement from inter-county hurling.
"To do so is always a tough decision for any athlete but I know I have been blessed in so many ways to have experienced what I have with the Waterford hurling teams over the past three decades. "I have loved and embraced every moment wearing the Waterford jersey from my earliest days. However, I know the time is now right for me to bring the curtain down on my county career.
"I am so proud in knowing I have given my all to Waterford hurling. It is now time for others to enjoy and cherish the same honour and pride that I felt over the past 23 years representing Waterford.
"Throughout those years I had the honour of playing with and against some of the greatest players ever seen in the game. I would like to thank all of the past and present players for their wonderful support and friendship throughout my career.
"I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all the coaches the back-room teams over the years and indeed the medical staff who helped me to prolong my career way beyond expectation.
"I was very fortunate to have played under so many fantastic managers, all of whom contributed greatly to my career. "I would like to pay a special tribute to my club Mount Sion and my club colleagues for their support and guidance in helping me fulfil my potential as a hurler and as a person. The backing of my club enabled me to compete at the very highest level and follow my dreams.
"It goes without saying the Waterford supporters are amongst the greatest in the GAA. I personally want to thank you for everything all through the years. I will cherish those cheers and your support for all time. "I so look forward to supporting Waterford GAA for many years ahead and wish the current players and management the very best for the future.
"Finally to my family I sincerely thank you for your understanding, loyalty and support I will be forever grateful for all you have done.
"Déise Abú!
“Tony Browne”[/QUOTE]
Tony knows
[QUOTE=“myboyblue, post: 932986, member: 180”]Tony Browne has seen the light.
"I would like to take this opportunity to officially announce my retirement from inter-county hurling.
"To do so is always a tough decision for any athlete but I know I have been blessed in so many ways to have experienced what I have with the Waterford hurling teams over the past three decades. "I have loved and embraced every moment wearing the Waterford jersey from my earliest days. However, I know the time is now right for me to bring the curtain down on my county career.
"I am so proud in knowing I have given my all to Waterford hurling. It is now time for others to enjoy and cherish the same honour and pride that I felt over the past 23 years representing Waterford.
"Throughout those years I had the honour of playing with and against some of the greatest players ever seen in the game. I would like to thank all of the past and present players for their wonderful support and friendship throughout my career.
"I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all the coaches the back-room teams over the years and indeed the medical staff who helped me to prolong my career way beyond expectation.
"I was very fortunate to have played under so many fantastic managers, all of whom contributed greatly to my career. "I would like to pay a special tribute to my club Mount Sion and my club colleagues for their support and guidance in helping me fulfil my potential as a hurler and as a person. The backing of my club enabled me to compete at the very highest level and follow my dreams.
"It goes without saying the Waterford supporters are amongst the greatest in the GAA. I personally want to thank you for everything all through the years. I will cherish those cheers and your support for all time. "I so look forward to supporting Waterford GAA for many years ahead and wish the current players and management the very best for the future.
"Finally to my family I sincerely thank you for your understanding, loyalty and support I will be forever grateful for all you have done.
"Déise Abú!
“Tony Browne”[/QUOTE]
The word legend is often overused but he was a legend
What a legend-good luck to him.
Great hurler and stylist also. Fair play Tony.
Brilliant hurler and his longevity is incredible.
Any truth in the Ken Mcgrath story that he had major heart surgery today?
Heard it from a Ballygunner lad earlier
[QUOTE=“Special Olympiakos, post: 933003, member: 366”]Any truth in the Ken Mcgrath story that he had major heart surgery today?
Heard it from a Ballygunner lad earlier[/QUOTE]
Yes, it is true. Seemingly he was recently detected with a damaged aorta which was quite possibly there all his life. Under the knife today for major heart surgery.
Jesus that’s some bloody news. Thought yer man was mixing him up with someone else. The way he played the game he’s probably lucky to be alive so. Hope everything goes well for him.
Tony Browne first played senior for Waterford in 1991. 1991 - bananas stuff and for most of that he’s been at the very top level.
Absolute stonecut legend.
He’ll be in for a while but seemingly the surgery went well.
Shocking news all the same. Even the fittest and most indestructible can be struck down.
Ken is a tough bit of stuff. No worries there I’d say.
Great news for Tony, but I doubt it will help Ken out much.
Fixed that, thanks.