Johnny Doyle announces his retirement

[Donnellys Hollow]

Started every championship game since making his debut against Louth in 2000. 67 consecutive championship starts. Scored in 50 consecutive championship games between 2001 and 2011.

The best forward we have produced since the 1920s. It's going to be strange watching a Kildare team without him.

[Hardy]

Brilliant record. Great warrior, great skill, never a mean hit, never a complaint.

[Syferus]

Why, Johnny, why? Thought he was carrying on for another year?

An all-time great player and a gent off the field to boot.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Pure class, in every respect. Best to Johnny, the epitome of a well earned sporting retirement.

[5 Sams]

Wonderful player. Always enjoyed watching him. One of those lads who "deserved an All Ireland" but unfortunately was in the wrong county at the wrong time.

[From the Bunker]

Ah feck! Always look forward to seeing Johnny! Top player, Top Competitor and Top Guy!
Enjoy a well earned retirement!

[Itchy]

Odd timing. Is he injured or what made him decide on this.

[orangeman]

Strange timing alright but what a player.

One of the great players. He doesn't owe Kildare anything.

[Hill16 Blues]

Brilliant record. Great warrior, great skill, never a mean hit, never a complaint.

You obviously haven't seen him n too many games. Well able to give a dig and did so! Fine player and leaves Kildare with a large gap in their forwards to fill. Don't know why he committed for the year and then packs it in today??

[Dinny Breen]

Brilliant record. Great warrior, great skill, never a mean hit, never a complaint.

You obviously haven't seen him n too many games. Well able to give a dig and did so! Fine player and leaves Kildare with a large gap in their forwards to fill. Don't know why he committed for the year and then packs it in today??

He has twin babies and he is obviously as committed to been a father as he was Kildare footballer. Joins Glenn Ryan and Dermot Earley as another great Kildare player never to win an All-Ireland.

Played 154 times for Kildare only 4 times as a sub. Legend!!!

[All of a Sludden]

Great player who gave his all for Kildare, always a joy to watch.

[Farrandeelin]

Pity we won't see anymore of him, but I suppose all these greats have to end sometime. Pity he never got that All-Ireland medal though. Owes Kildare nothing as somebody above mentioned.

[Dont Matter]

What a shame. 

[muppet]

One of those players you always enjoyed watching unless he was playing against your team.

[magpie seanie]

An absolute great of his time. Great ability and attitude. Could do it all.