He’s provided some marvellous memories for Kerry GAA fans over the years so it’s no surprise that Twitter was awash with tributes to Darran O’Sullivan today.
The Glenbeigh/Glencar clubman announced his retirement from inter-county football this morning and fellow footballers and GAA fans wished him well as you can see below..
Started with this man, finished with him. Struck pure fear in everyone with his blistering pace. A leader as he showed at a young age in 09 as Kerry captain. He was a great passer finisher and kicker, but his will to win and that bit of a dog in him is what I loved most. #legend pic.twitter.com/hWmme1AskN
— Kieran Donaghy (@starryboy14) October 16, 2018
What service @Darransull86 has given @Kerry_Official since 2004. The craic,laughter,friendship I had with this man for years is something I’ll always cherish. Nothing would stop this man when he would tear through the middle ! Congrats on retirement Darran. pic.twitter.com/AWuRU5EvKe
— Marc Ó Sé (@osemarc2) October 16, 2018
Congrats @Darransull86 on a memorable Kerry career. I’m very proud to have shared the jersey with this man since minor level in 2004, and we had some craic along the way! A superb role model with all the qualities to dismantle any defence. A class act 👏🏼
— Killian Young (@killianyoung) October 16, 2018
Ah jaysus Darran. All the great players of my generation are bowing out to quick… makes me feel very old 😥 congrats on a mighty career. blistering pace and great haircuts. Enjoy
— Rory’s Stories (@RorysStories) October 16, 2018
https://t.co/oL7BAxYKRr sad to see @Darransull86 go. will always remember his incredible goal in 06′ https://t.co/NCKUL7z5c8 @kerrytodayrk
— Jerry O’Sullivan (@jerosullivanRK) October 16, 2018
And this was my favorite.
Enjoy your retirement , congrats on you achievements@Darransull86https://t.co/QTN1PoiS6r@marytc27— Seán O’Keeffe (@Evertonian101) October 16, 2018
Time flies by in the Yellow and Green.
Best wishes to @Darransull86 in his retirement from intercounty football. pic.twitter.com/bksi6B6C6k
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) October 16, 2018
All the best @Darransull86 on your retirement. An explosive skillful player and a great teammate. And now we can finally put the argument to bed…I was quicker! 😉👍
— Sean O Sullivan (@SeanTheBawn) October 16, 2018
Best of luck to 4-time All-Ireland winner Darran O’Sullivan in retirement
Darran has been a GPA squad rep for Kerry in recent years and has contributed greatly encouraging players from his squad to engage in player development programmes throughout his tenure
Best wishes Darran pic.twitter.com/fPAuB9KKD0
— GPA (@gaelicplayers) October 16, 2018
Congratulations to Darran O’Sullivan on a brilliant inter-county career. Captaining Kerry to an All-Ireland was topped only by this. pic.twitter.com/4jSj5ABPEG
— Eoin Sheahan (@EoinSheahan) October 16, 2018
The goal against Armagh in 06 is probably the defining Darran O’Sullivan moment. Explosive and direct, he was a super servant for the Green and Gold. Enjoy your retirement 👏 #GAA
— Damian Stack (@damianstack) October 16, 2018
Some servant. Fair play Darran, enjoy the downtime!
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) October 16, 2018
Super player, great team mate and friend. Hated marking the man. Love the photo.😂 Enjoy retirement bud. #steps @Darransull86 pic.twitter.com/hA5gr3AIaf
— Padraig Reidy (@ReidyPadraig) October 16, 2018
Ah Darren it only feels like two years ago when I accidentally retired you on the radio. I’ll get @KeithWalsh2fm to declare our love for you tomorrow in EVERY BULLETIN. You’ll be missed 👍
— Bernard O’Shea (@boshea5) October 16, 2018
All the best @Darransull86 👍 https://t.co/AZ3NyrstLL
— Paul Flynn (@Flinto23) October 16, 2018
You could have retired before this you know https://t.co/JtomsOLs3h @Darransull86 https://t.co/Tv5wxJTAq9
— John Heslin (@jheslin14) October 16, 2018
All in Kerry Camogie would like to wish @Darransull86 the best of luck and express our gratitude for his years of commitment to the geansaí. Go raibh míle maith agat agus go n-éirí leat. @radiokerrysport @Kerry_Official @saolodheas @SportRnaG https://t.co/f9V0jWWGxY
— Kerry Camogie (@kerrycamogie) October 16, 2018
Met @Darransull86 in Killarney on my holidays in 2010 the day after he lost to Down in a quarter final. Signed my jersey and was a pure gent👑#classact https://t.co/quQxWbpWHo
— Gearoid Cahill (@gearoid_cahi11) October 16, 2018
Best of luck to @Darransull86 on his retirement. One of my favourite players – love the way he transformed his game over the years from a guy that relied on sheer speed to a good ball winner and passer of the ball. Great servant to the green and gold @Kerry_Official
— Dan Kearney (@dankearney48) October 16, 2018
We're all retired from @Kerry_Official senior football team even though some never started.. best of luck @Darransull86 some craic that day @osemarc2 @starryboy14 pic.twitter.com/EY3ZZnO1Im
— Dáithí Ó Sé (@daithi_ose) October 16, 2018
Well done @Darransull86 on a great career! What a player at full throttle! The crossbars will take less wearing in Fitzgerald’s stadium now.. enjoy the next chapter Dazzler
— Paul Geaney (@Geaney15) October 16, 2018
Well done on a fantastic career @Darransull86, I remember 2009 very well, beating our nearest neighbours always leaves a sweet taste, congratulations and best of luck in your retirement. pic.twitter.com/E5YeBCT1Nm
— Michael Healy-Rae (@MHealyRae) October 16, 2018
Blessed with pace & an eye for goal, a defenders nightmare when ye got up to full throttle, the fabric on his jersey was the most tested in the GAA for years & even more so at training, great friend & a great character on & off the pitch ,loved a Wooly jumper 😁👌All the best💚💛 pic.twitter.com/o9tsOImXED
— Aidan O Mahony (@GmailMahony) October 16, 2018
All the best @Darransull86 on your retirement. Great footballer thanks for the memories pic.twitter.com/MB0a8xgwhX
— mid kerry gaa (@midkerrygaa) October 16, 2018
