Twitter tributes pour in for Tipperary All-Ireland winning captain Eoin Kelly

He owes Tipp nothing.

Eoin Kelly took all the plaudits this evening after he announced his inter-county retirement and there's no doubt that he has earned every back-slap, doffed-cap and free pint that's sure to come his way over the winter. Thanks for the memories, Eoin.

Never to be replaced, was a dream come true to hurl with a childhood hero, the best we've seen #Ek13

— James Barry (@jamesbarry90) December 1, 2014

sad times... saying goodbye to a legend.. best tipp hurler i ever seen. dream to take to the field with him. #Ek13

— padraic maher (@podzo21) December 1, 2014

Well done Eoin Kelly on a superb career. A truly great player and Tipp legend. #topclassfinisher

— colm cooper (@colmcooper13) December 1, 2014

Best wishes to Eoin Kelly on his retirement. Consistently brilliant over the yrs for @TipperaryGAA A great leader and down to earth fella.

— Joe Dooley (@DooleyJoe) December 1, 2014

My favourite hurler of them all calls it a day. Loved watching him play. Scored with ease #eoinkelly

— Paddy Bradley (@PaddyB14) December 1, 2014

Like so many that represent our counties,very few saw what Eoin Kelly was willing to put his body through to play for his county #GAA

— Jason Sherlock (@boomjayo) December 1, 2014

Farewell then, Eoin Kelly. Scoring machine, best Tipp player since Nicky English and - 'cos this is important too - great fun.

— Enda McEvoy (@EndaEndamac95) December 1, 2014

I never thought I'd see a more iconic Tipp hurler than Nicky English when I was a kid...Eoin Kelly brought it to a whole new level#genius

— Barry Ryan (@RyanBirdie9) December 1, 2014

One of the greatest players for Tipp, no one will ever live up to the no.13 jersey like he has, best of luck #EoinKelly

— Sarah (@SmilieSal_) December 1, 2014

Still one of my favourite matches to have covered, 2010 All Ireland Hurling Final. Best of luck to Eoin on retiremt. pic.twitter.com/c5h9KIbn00

— Cathal Noonan (@CathalIRL) December 1, 2014