http://tyronegaa.ie/2017/05/joe-mcmahon-calls-time-inter-county-career/
A solid player for Tyrone for the guts of 15 years. A great reader of the game and scorer of some spectacular points. But greatest achievement in a Tyrone jersey was prob the 2008 final along side Justin keeping Walsh in tow.
Will be missed.
A quality player who was comfortable in any position from 2-12. Scored 1-1 against Dublin in 2008 AI Quarter final playing wing forward and went back to full back line to mark twin towers in final against Kerry that year. Restricting Ronan Clarke to a point in AI 2005 semi final was one of his finest games in a Tyrone jersey.
A fantastic player and his versatility robbed him of a couple of All Stars.
Strange timing a few weeks out from 1st ulster game?
He epitomised Tryone,one of the weirds with beards a few years ago, a limited player who fitted well into the dire system that has all but killed Gaelic Football
A Rolls-Royce of a player who strengthened a very strong team. Pity about the injuries but with two Celtic crosses in his back pocket he can't complain. Well done Joseph!
I'm the same age as Joe and played alongside him on and off through out most of the underage levels. Was always a standout out player and destined for big things. Injury robbed him of a significant period of time and his versatility limited his chances of individual recognition. A great player and man off the field to boot.
With 2 All Ireland SFC, 4 Ulster SFC, 1 All-Ireland MFC, 1 Ulster MFC, 1 NFL, 2 Ulster U21FC in his collection - I wish I was as "limited" as Big Joe. An absolute legend who had the footballing ability and know how to play effectively in any line of the team from full back to full forward. Enjoy your well earned retirement Joe.
Quote from: T Fearon on May 15, 2017, 10:21:40 PM
He epitomised Tryone,one of the weirds with beards a few years ago, a limited player who fitted well into the dire system that has all but killed Gaelic Football
2003 still hurting? Good.
Quote from: T Fearon on May 15, 2017, 10:21:40 PM
He epitomised Tryone,one of the weirds with beards a few years ago, a limited player who fitted well into the dire system that has all but killed Gaelic Football
You know when this eejit runs a player down he must've been good.
He's a tough fécker and wouldn't be a retiring type of player unless he had good reason. That injury he got v Kerry virtually retired him a few years before his time.
Big Joe was a serious player. He had so much time on the ball it was hard to believe at times. His control of the football was legendary. His ability to play in almost any position was another part of his play that some many took for granted. He had some innings and had a stellar career.
Enjoy the retirement Joe.
Quote from: red hander on May 15, 2017, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: T Fearon on May 15, 2017, 10:21:40 PM
He epitomised Tryone,one of the weirds with beards a few years ago, a limited player who fitted well into the dire system that has all but killed Gaelic Football
2003 still hurting? Good.
Not as much as 05!
I wouldn't listen to that plonker tho. McMahon was a very good player. Hope he enjoys his retirement. From another "weird with a beard"
Quote from: T Fearon on May 15, 2017, 10:21:40 PM
He epitomised Tryone,one of the weirds with beards a few years ago, a limited player who fitted well into the dire system that has all but killed Gaelic Football
What it killed was Armagh muscle men... left them standing with one lonely All Ireland
Alan Dillon retired him last August after 22 minutes.
Quote from: ballinaman on May 16, 2017, 03:57:09 PM
Alan Dillon retired him last August after 22 minutes.
Joe McMahon didn't play a second of competitive football for Tyrone last year. You're thinking of Justin. But well done Alan.
Quote from: ballinaman on May 16, 2017, 03:57:09 PM
Alan Dillon retired him last August after 22 minutes.
he must have taken his brothers substitution bad so :-\
Quote from: ballinaman on May 16, 2017, 03:57:09 PM
Alan Dillon retired him last August after 22 minutes.
;D ;D I love posts like this!
Quote from: red hander on May 15, 2017, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: T Fearon on May 15, 2017, 10:21:40 PM
He epitomised Tryone,one of the weirds with beards a few years ago, a limited player who fitted well into the dire system that has all but killed Gaelic Football
2003 still hurting? Good.
The "Kings of Football" never take defeat too well. I read a few of the Kerry biographies including Radio Kerry Weeshie Fogarty. Not one bit of credit given to Cork Tyrone Meath Dublin Offaly Down Derry Donegal who all won All Ireland's in the last 30 or so years. Blame referees or"dirty players" but will never accept that the other team was better
Quote from: BennyHarp on May 16, 2017, 04:34:01 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 16, 2017, 03:57:09 PM
Alan Dillon retired him last August after 22 minutes.
;D ;D I love posts like this!
:) touché . It's been a long day ;D
The Big Easy.....Legend
Great player on a truly great team, I was lucky to be attending this game to witness this big Joe highlight, https://youtu.be/AqSxKqtjzto (the big man's moment is @ 5:45 mins ).
Top player
Classy footballer. He even reitired with a touch of class with his statement.
Quote from: Crete Boom on May 16, 2017, 06:53:51 PM
Great player on a truly great team, I was lucky to be attending this game to witness this big Joe highlight, https://youtu.be/AqSxKqtjzto (the big man's moment is @ 5:45 mins ).
That game and a lot of games around this time really was total football by Tyrone! Bring back the glory days.
Seeing as Joe has retired from the county scene, from now on whenever the term "Big Joe" is used it will be referring to Joe Brolly.
Big Joe is gone, long live the new Big Joe.
There's only one 'Big Joe' and you know it.
Quote from: Jinxy on May 18, 2017, 11:42:02 PM
There's only one 'Big Joe' and you know it.
(https://media.balls.ie/uploads/2017/01/24141550/joemcnally.jpg)