Dick Clerkin retires.

[Main Street]

Dick was the only remaining echo from the last millennium playing senior county this year.
Probably not the most popular player when Banty was in charge, Dick was the enforcer, pugilist and 'declaimer' in the front line, but he had the ability to be much more than an irritant on the field.
In latter years he firmly planted his football ability to the fore of his legacy under O'Rourke and a firm fan's favourite. Great for him to win 2 Ulster championship medals after the many years of drought.

[rrhf]

Tough and honest and in his latter years could hit the odd point. Great career

[seafoid]

It's a pity that Monaghan team couldn't go beyond winning Ulster

[Jinxy]

So long Big Dick.

[seafoid]

Would McManus be considered as good as Nudie up in Monaghan ?

[Cunny Funt]

With Big Dick gone who is the longest serving county player now?

[moysider]

Cluxton, Cavanagh, Clarke??

[muppet]

Cluxton, Cavanagh, Clarke??

Has to be Cluxton surely?

Debut in 2001.

[rrhf]

So long Big Dick.

Must win award

[orangeman]

Dick leaves owing Monaghan nothing having been a great servant. Enjoy the down time.

[rrhf]

He can hold his head up high!

[moysider]

Cluxton, Cavanagh, Clarke??

Has to be Cluxton surely?

Debut in 2001.

David Clarke was back-up keeper in 2001 to Peter Burke for the League win if my memory serves me correctly.

[moysider]

Anyway best wishes to Dick Clerkin. Like Marc O Sé and others, it's great to see lads that go on for as long as they can contribute and rage against the clock. Scarily I remember his father Hugo playing. When sons of players you remember playing are the longest serving players ...........

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Glad to see the back of the big hoor, for the last time. Good luck big fellah, and take it handy, you've surely earned it.

[rrhf]

Does Dick's retirement  leave Cavanagh the longest serving county outfield player in Ireland left. Assuming the goalies will have years left in them. Some service from them all. Delighted that Clarke got his Allstar.