Some legacy and some footballer. Good luck to him
Class footballer
One of the best. The epitome of the classy, footballing defender. Hope you enjoy your retirement.
End of an era. Last of the O'Sés for now at least. Best wishes to him, an excellent servant for the Kingdom.
Did he run this retirement pass Tony Fearon at all?
Great footballer and always came across as a gent in the media etc
Brilliant defender who always relied on pure footballing ability to get him out of trouble. Never relied on physical strength or dirt but used pace, anticipation, awareness and not to mention an ability on the ball rarely seen in corner backs. It's funny how the three O'Se's were all brilliant footballers and yet very distinct and different in their style's.
Top class for a very long time. Seems like a nice fella too. Best of luck to him on whatever he does next. He has had a habit of being below the brothers' radar for a while before outshining even them, so who knows where he might turn up.
It's gas that Marc O'Se won more All Ireland in his and Kerry's decline stage 2010-2016, than Mayo have won in their maturity stage 2011-2016! And a mature Mayo could not beat a declining Kerry team!
one of the best, I wiash him luck in whatever he is doing
Great masterful player. The end of the current era for the greatest GAA family dynasty.
Lot of people today saying that Marc was the best of the 3 brothers...hard to disagree..always got the hard job of marking the opposition's best forward. Could have played anywhere...I know he has played and plays regularly at CHF for An Ghaeltacht scoring for fun. End of an era for muintir Ard a' Bhothair which began in 1975 when Páidí won his first AI medal. I dont think their achievement as a family will ever be equalled. BTW Marc is a pure gentleman...so are the other two boys but they have the added element of the same "rogaireacht" as Páidí had..especially Darragh!
5 all irelands, 10 Munsters, 3 all stars.
But for a brilliant Tyrone and Armagh team he could have had 7/8 all Ireland's.
I laughed at the story he told about Páidí who said it was not good unless you needed both hands to count the Celtic crosses you had.
Marc was a class act in every way. Not sure if with the systems that are around now if we'll ever see the likes of men like him again. I loved watching him. Best wishes to him on his retirement.
Class act. Set the standard for corner back play for years.
As well as being excellent at the defensive aspect he brought a lot to the table from an attacking point of view too.
Played in that position for a good few years myself and several times went to Kerry games purely to watch his movement and how he defended etc.
A classy player
Quote from: orangeman on October 12, 2016, 11:58:17 PM
5 all irelands, 10 Munsters, 3 all stars.
But for a brilliant Tyrone and Armagh team he could have had 7/8 all Ireland's.
I laughed at the story he told about Páidí who said it was not good unless you needed both hands to count the Celtic crosses you had.
Marc was a class act in every way. Not sure if with the systems that are around now if we'll ever see the likes of men like him again. I loved watching him. Best wishes to him on his retirement.
He'd need two hands to count them if he was a Cavan man.
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 12, 2016, 11:55:27 PM
Lot of people today saying that Marc was the best of the 3 brothers...hard to disagree..always got the hard job of marking the opposition's best forward. Could have played anywhere...I know he has played and plays regularly at CHF for An Ghaeltacht scoring for fun. End of an era for muintir Ard a' Bhothair which began in 1975 when Páidí won his first AI medal. I dont think their achievement as a family will ever be equalled. BTW Marc is a pure gentleman...so are the other two boys but they have the added element of the same "rogaireacht" as Páidí had..especially Darragh!
The Spillanes have 18 AI medals and a next generation to come!
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 13, 2016, 09:50:33 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 12, 2016, 11:55:27 PM
Lot of people today saying that Marc was the best of the 3 brothers...hard to disagree..always got the hard job of marking the opposition's best forward. Could have played anywhere...I know he has played and plays regularly at CHF for An Ghaeltacht scoring for fun. End of an era for muintir Ard a' Bhothair which began in 1975 when Páidí won his first AI medal. I dont think their achievement as a family will ever be equalled. BTW Marc is a pure gentleman...so are the other two boys but they have the added element of the same "rogaireacht" as Páidí had..especially Darragh!
The Spillanes have 18 AI medals and a next generation to come!
how many do the O'Se's have?
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 14, 2016, 09:02:07 AM
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 13, 2016, 09:50:33 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 12, 2016, 11:55:27 PM
Lot of people today saying that Marc was the best of the 3 brothers...hard to disagree..always got the hard job of marking the opposition's best forward. Could have played anywhere...I know he has played and plays regularly at CHF for An Ghaeltacht scoring for fun. End of an era for muintir Ard a' Bhothair which began in 1975 when Páidí won his first AI medal. I dont think their achievement as a family will ever be equalled. BTW Marc is a pure gentleman...so are the other two boys but they have the added element of the same "rogaireacht" as Páidí had..especially Darragh!
The Spillanes have 18 AI medals and a next generation to come!
how many do the O'Se's have?
I'd guess the 3 brothers have around 5 each to add to Paudi's 8 getting to 23, give or take an All Ireland :o.
Edit: Darragh has 6 making 24 All Irelands between them.
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 14, 2016, 09:02:07 AM
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 13, 2016, 09:50:33 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 12, 2016, 11:55:27 PM
Lot of people today saying that Marc was the best of the 3 brothers...hard to disagree..always got the hard job of marking the opposition's best forward. Could have played anywhere...I know he has played and plays regularly at CHF for An Ghaeltacht scoring for fun. End of an era for muintir Ard a' Bhothair which began in 1975 when Páidí won his first AI medal. I dont think their achievement as a family will ever be equalled. BTW Marc is a pure gentleman...so are the other two boys but they have the added element of the same "rogaireacht" as Páidí had..especially Darragh!
The Spillanes have 18 AI medals and a next generation to come!
how many do the O'Se's have?
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Odd that he should single out Kerry's win over Armagh in the quarter final in 2006 (a game we left behind us) as his most satisfying.Did our 2002 victory over the Kingdom hurt that much? Surely you would have thought eventually getting the better of Tyrone would have given him greater satisfaction?
http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/toms-darragh-or-marc-ranking-the-three-s-brothers-is-gaelic-footballs-toughest-task-35131416.html
Darragh for me.
No - it has to be Marc.
Or maybe Tomas.
Shit I don't know anymore.
:)
Marc was number 1 of the three for me. Probably Tomas second.
In terms of game-influencing ability and importance to the team, I'd go with Tomás, Darragh, then Marc.
Tomás and Marc adapted to 'modern' football and thrived.
Darragh thrived during the transition period from old school midfielders to the more mobile, running types.
Quote from: T Fearon on October 15, 2016, 08:03:02 AM
Odd that he should single out Kerry's win over Armagh in the quarter final in 2006 (a game we left behind us) as his most satisfying.Did our 2002 victory over the Kingdom hurt that much? Surely you would have thought eventually getting the better of Tyrone would have given him greater satisfaction?
Kerry were beaten by Ulster teams in 2002, 2003, 2005. Where they were bullied and their character was called into question. 2006 marked a sort of easing of that pain which was renewed in 2008, 2010 and 2012!
Fair enough,but you'd think looking back over his entire career,finally getting the better of Tyrone,after three failures,would have been the highlight
Quote from: Jinxy on October 15, 2016, 04:18:15 PM
In terms of game-influencing ability and importance to the team, I'd go with Tomás, Darragh, then Marc.
Tomás and Marc adapted to 'modern' football and thrived.
Darragh thrived during the transition period from old school midfielders to the more mobile, running types.
Darragh is the daddy down below because of the way he bullied Cork...the two lads are more skilful...3 different players who gave their all for the jersey.
The greatest corner back of all time. Probably wasted in there but done a job for the team
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 12, 2016, 05:25:22 PM
It's gas that Marc O'Se won more All Ireland in his and Kerry's decline stage 2010-2016, than Mayo have won in their maturity stage 2011-2016! And a mature Mayo could not beat a declining Kerry team!
A bit like Kerry playing Tyrone in the noughties. When they beat a over the hill Tyrone in 2012 there was more tears and celebrations from that Kerry team that day than any of the All Irelands they won
Quote from: gammysolo on October 16, 2016, 04:17:45 PM
The greatest corner back of all time. Probably wasted in there but done a job for the team
Bollox!
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 16, 2016, 06:57:13 PM
Quote from: gammysolo on October 16, 2016, 04:17:45 PM
The greatest corner back of all time. Probably wasted in there but done a job for the team
Bollox!
Who is then? Colm O'Rourke reckons he's the best defender he has ever seen. Not sure about that but Marc has few equals as a corner back.
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 16, 2016, 07:04:47 PM
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 16, 2016, 06:57:13 PM
Quote from: gammysolo on October 16, 2016, 04:17:45 PM
The greatest corner back of all time. Probably wasted in there but done a job for the team
Bollox!
Who is then? Colm O'Rourke reckons he's the best defender he has ever seen. Not sure about that but Marc has few equals as a corner back.
Seen Andy Moran give him a serious lesson in the AI semi-final of 2011! He shone when Kerry shone! If he was not a brother of Dara and Tomás, and a nephew of Paudi he'd be no more recognised than any other Kerry player with 5 AI medals. A good player, but lets not get great player!
Gooch would know a thing or two about cornerbacks.
His top 3 were:
Keith Higgins
Anthony Lynch
Marc O'Se
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 16, 2016, 08:42:10 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 16, 2016, 07:04:47 PM
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 16, 2016, 06:57:13 PM
Quote from: gammysolo on October 16, 2016, 04:17:45 PM
The greatest corner back of all time. Probably wasted in there but done a job for the team
Bollox!
Who is then? Colm O'Rourke reckons he's the best defender he has ever seen. Not sure about that but Marc has few equals as a corner back.
Seen Andy Moran give him a serious lesson in the AI semi-final of 2011! He shone when Kerry shone! If he was not a brother of Dara and Tomás, and a nephew of Paudi he'd be no more recognised than any other Kerry player with 5 AI medals. A good player, but lets not get great player!
I think you forgot you are logged in with your 'Kerry' username.
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 17, 2016, 01:31:44 PM
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 16, 2016, 08:42:10 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 16, 2016, 07:04:47 PM
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 16, 2016, 06:57:13 PM
Quote from: gammysolo on October 16, 2016, 04:17:45 PM
The greatest corner back of all time. Probably wasted in there but done a job for the team
Bollox!
Who is then? Colm O'Rourke reckons he's the best defender he has ever seen. Not sure about that but Marc has few equals as a corner back.
Seen Andy Moran give him a serious lesson in the AI semi-final of 2011! He shone when Kerry shone! If he was not a brother of Dara and Tomás, and a nephew of Paudi he'd be no more recognised than any other Kerry player with 5 AI medals. A good player, but lets not get great player!
I think you forgot you are logged in with your 'Kerry' username.
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: T Fearon on October 15, 2016, 08:03:02 AM
Odd that he should single out Kerry's win over Armagh in the quarter final in 2006 (a game we left behind us) as his most satisfying.Did our 2002 victory over the Kingdom hurt that much? Surely you would have thought eventually getting the better of Tyrone would have given him greater satisfaction?
that would have been his first AIF? The first cut is the deepest as they say
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 16, 2016, 07:04:47 PM
Quote from: Thy Kingdom Come on October 16, 2016, 06:57:13 PM
Quote from: gammysolo on October 16, 2016, 04:17:45 PM
The greatest corner back of all time. Probably wasted in there but done a job for the team
Bollox!
Who is then? Colm O'Rourke reckons he's the best defender he has ever seen. Not sure about that but Marc has few equals as a corner back.
He wouldn't be in my top five defenders.