Aaron Kernan Retires From County Duty

[orangeman]

An exceptional talent. Sweet left foot. Good luck to him.

[tonto1888]

Very surprised and disappointed at this news

[Mikhailov]

An exceptional player who could have played anywhere on the pitch - one of the best half back in Ireland this last 5 years. Imagine him playing on current Dublin team - he would cause some bother breaking forward at will.

Super left foot and always looked very comfortable on the ball despite the situation.

Slightly surprised as he struck me as the type of player who would love the almost professional regime of Geezer but maybe there are other motives for this...time will tell.

will be sorely missed by the orchard men but welcomed by Cross big time. Poor half forwards in Armagh league football are in for a torrid time now chasing after AK for 60 minutes

[screenexile]

Great player he'll be a huge loss to Armagh.

The man is football mad, still in great shape and Armagh to the core... something doesn't seem right about this!

[quit yo jibbajabba]

Lads, yiz are alright, Cool FM says its Stephen that's retiring 

[Champion The Wonder Horse]

Lads, yiz are alright, Cool FM says its Stephen that's retiring 

And Downtown reckons it's Tommy Kernan retiring.

[orangeman]

Lads, yiz are alright, Cool FM says its Stephen that's retiring 

And Downtown reckons it's Tommy Kernan retiring.

Tommy Tiernan ? That's a joke.

[rosnarun]

was he less committed or injured in the last year or so  he seemed to see far more of the bench than id expect from Armaghs best player?

[rodney trotter]

Think he missed the whole league through injury, might have been why he wasn't getting his place in a few of the championship games.
Made a big impact when he came on against Cavam

[blanketattack]

I'm surprised he thanked the Armagh supporters - didnt he get a tough time off the supporters previously?

[ardchieftain]

Aaron has a young family and work commitments[runs his own business], so the conspiracy theorists can give it a rest now..I am really gutted at this news though, he will be a huge loss to the County. All the best to him and many thanks for the memories.

[Feckitt]

I'm surprised he thanked the Armagh supporters - didnt he get a tough time off the supporters previously?

Aaron never got a tough time from supporters even when he was the managers son.  Earlier this week he was mentioned a couple of time on the 'Best Debut Season' thread.  So it was obvious to everyone from day 1 that he was getting picked on merit.

His brother Stephen, who was and still is a brilliant footballer, was very inconsistent with the county.  He got a mixed reception from the Armagh support. 

[stpauls]

looks like we have another retirement!! this is not looking too good for the start of Geezer's reign!!

http://gaeliclife.com/2014/10/mallon-calls-time-on-armagh-career/

[shawshank]

V interesting or just strange shit happens. Perhaps he has met these men and spelt out what he expects and this is the diplomatic way of being unable to commit to the demands. Or as I say shit happens, no grand explanation other than they know their hunger levels best.

[Harold Disgracey]

Statement on Tír na nÓg's Facebook page:

Brian Mallon has confirmed his retirement from inter county football.
The club would like to place on record their thanks and appreciation for the time, effort and commitment he has shown as a senior county representative over the past ten years.
Brian was part of the Under 21 team who basked in All Ireland glory in 2004 and from there went on to represent the county for ten years, during which time Brian has been an outstanding servant to both county and club.
As a club we have always been extremely proud to have Brian represent us at county level and would like to thank Brian for the memories. Brian is not only a superb footballer and athlete, but a gentleman on and off the field. Brian is a great role model for our younger footballers and is a great example of dignity and respect.
Thanks again for the memories Brian; we look forward to seeing more memories along the way as you focus on family life and club football.
Go raibh maith agat a chara