Stephen Cluxton

[Syferus]

Cluxton is the best keeper of the modern era.

And GAA's first ever professional keeper.

Plenty of county keepers have been on actual professional bankrolls as goalkeepers. Cluxton has always been about the big bucks, though.

http://www.thescore.ie/dublin-goalkeeper-cluxton-snubs-e30000-sponsorship-deal-233771-Sep2011/

It's hard not to like Cluxton or his attitude and way of conducting himself. He is for goalkeepers what Gooch is for forwards.

[heffo]

Cluxton is the best keeper of the modern era.

And GAA's first ever professional keeper.

Plenty of county keepers have been on actual professional bankrolls as goalkeepers. Cluxton has always been about the big bucks, though.

http://www.thescore.ie/dublin-goalkeeper-cluxton-snubs-e30000-sponsorship-deal-233771-Sep2011/

It's hard not to like Cluxton or his attitude and way of conducting himself. He is for goalkeepers what Gooch is for forwards.

He was in school teaching the morning after they won it in 2011

[Jinxy]

Where would a man get hold of a set of bigger balls?

[Jell 0 Biafra]

Where would a man get hold of a set of bigger balls?

You might try a Russian bathhouse.

[Croí na hÉireann]

Where would a man get hold of a set of bigger balls?

Which of your county men are they for?

[Syferus]

Where would a man get hold of a set of bigger balls?

Which of your county men are they for?

The ones in Westmeath, I assume.

[macker15]

Did I hear right Cluxton has retired? Didnt see anything on news but hasn't played this year?

[From the Bunker]

Did I hear right Cluxton has retired? Didnt see anything on news but hasn't played this year?

So you think you heard and have not read about Cluxton?

[Hound]

Heard what supposedly was a strong rumour last week that a Dublin first team player has retired or opted out this year (on top of Jack and Mannion), but don't know if there's any substance in it and haven't checked to see what rumours are on any Dubs GAA sites.

[Blowitupref]

Heard what supposedly was a strong rumour last week that a Dublin first team player has retired or opted out this year (on top of Jack and Mannion), but don't know if there's any substance in it and haven't checked to see what rumours are on any Dubs GAA sites.

Won't be any surprise if Cluxton does call time on his county career. He's 40 in September and the type of fellow that wouldn't let the media know that he has retired

[Tyrdub]

Heard what supposedly was a strong rumour last week that a Dublin first team player has retired or opted out this year (on top of Jack and Mannion), but don't know if there's any substance in it and haven't checked to see what rumours are on any Dubs GAA sites.

There's substance in it alright

[yellowcard]

Cluxton is liable to just walk away with no fuss with no press releases or tweets. I know he is getting on in years but the timing would be very strange given the short nature of this season and the opportunity for him to win a record 9th AI medal.   

[yellowcard]

According to David Brady he has retired. Huge blow for Dublin end of an era.

[Tyrdub]

He told a few club mates at the weekend that he was done, had enough. He's away, seemingly, on a short break, so we might not get a full announcement which is exactly how he would want it

[yellowcard]

It puts a different complexion on the championship altogether then. He was still Dublins most important player and although Comerford looks like a decent keeper he has not come under any great scrutiny in championship football. His kickout will be targeted now by other top teams this year.

Cluxton undoubtedly was the best keeper in GAA history, he revolutionised the position so much so that all other top keepers are now viewed as semi clones of his.