Retirements

[Captain Obvious]

Another from Dublin.

Philly McMahon.

What a player, what a servant & what a man!

Philly McMahon was good at his peak, one performance that sticks out was in 2015 when Jim Gavin placed his trust in Philly to curb the influence of Aidan O'Shea and not only did he achieve that but scored 2-3 off him in two games as he knew Aidan wouldn't track his marker.

[toby47]

Another from Dublin.

Philly McMahon.

What a player, what a servant & what a man!

Philly McMahon was good at his peak, one performance that sticks out was in 2015 when Jim Gavin placed his trust in Philly to curb the influence of Aidan O'Shea and not only did he achieve that but scored 2-3 off him in two games as he knew Aidan wouldn't track his marker.

That was in the AI Semi Final. Then in the Final he kept Colm Cooper scoreless whilst scoring a point himself.

[Taylor]

Every team needs a couple of players like him & while opposition supporters disliked him they would have loved to have him on their team.

A bit like Ricey

[Gael85]

Every team needs a couple of players like him & while opposition supporters disliked him they would have loved to have him on their team.

A bit like Ricey

Like Ricey a good man to score from corner back.

Scored 2-21 in 62 championship games and 1-20 in 65 league games.

[tonto1888]

Another from Dublin.

Philly McMahon.

What a player, what a servant & what a man!

Philly McMahon was good at his peak, one performance that sticks out was in 2015 when Jim Gavin placed his trust in Philly to curb the influence of Aidan O'Shea and not only did he achieve that but scored 2-3 off him in two games as he knew Aidan wouldn't track his marker.

That was in the AI Semi Final. Then in the Final he kept Colm Cooper scoreless whilst scoring a point himself.

Is that the game where he eye gouged Donaghy?

Yep, the same game.

Will probably be better remembered for his point that day, keeping gooch scoreless & winning his 3rd All-Ireland in a row.

And rightly so

[An Watcher]

Am I right in saying he let himself down a bit v mayo this year?  Was he acting the big man coming on as sub.  Could be wrong as bit hazy

[Gael85]

Getting back on topic- some scores from Philly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQOjqd1swNA

[From the Bunker]

Am I right in saying he let himself down a bit v mayo this year?  Was he acting the big man coming on as sub.  Could be wrong as bit hazy

Nah, that was just Philly being Philly! He was usually not noticed doing this sort of stuff, as Dublin usually win.

[GAABoardMod5]

Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.

Let's keep it somewhat decent.

[From the Bunker]

Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.

Let's keep it somewhat decent.

Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.

[Tyrdub]

Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.

Let's keep it somewhat decent.

Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.

The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see

[From the Bunker]

Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.

Let's keep it somewhat decent.

Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.

The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see

Now I'm sure Philly has reminded many a player of unfortunate events in their lives while on the field of play. And I doubt any of those who were sinned against ran to the media with the story.

Philly always had a win at all costs attitude. Sometimes you have to cross the line to achieve this.

Playing football for Dublin has been good for Phillys professional profile. He has done well and good luck to him. He used his gifts in a positive way to get a decent livelihood.

[tonto1888]

Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.

Let's keep it somewhat decent.

Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.

The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see

Ignore Bunker. That poster is WUM

[Tyrdub]

Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.

Let's keep it somewhat decent.

Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.

The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see

Ignore Bunker. That poster is WUM

oh there you go then ,I'm a WUM??

please explain how anything I said wasn't right.

[whitey]

Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.

Let's keep it somewhat decent.

Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.

The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see

So you think intentionally injuring/maiming an opponent  in order to win a football game is laudable?