Many tributes have been paid on social media to Derry's Fergal Doherty, who announced his inter-county retirement today.

Despite being recognised as one of the outstanding midfielders of his generation, an Allianz League medal in 2008 and two All-Ireland semi-final appearances in 2001 (his debut season) and 2004 were the Bellaghy man's only rewards from a stellar career in the red and white jersey.

Thank-you, Fergal. #GAA #CandC http://t.co/ezeUYYZAac pic.twitter.com/0KsqGCedlg

- Derry GAA (@Doiregaa) October 1, 2015

Fergal Doc retires from county football: "It has been a privilege and an honour to wear the red and white jersey representing our county."

- oakleafers.com (@oakleafers) October 1, 2015

Paul Scholes can hit a tree with a ball 50 yards away, Fergal Doc can hit Paul Scholes with a tree from 500 yards away #FergalDocFacts

- Fergal Doc Facts (@FergalDocFacts) June 2, 2014

Best wishes to @ferbiedoc on his retirement & big thanks for his massive contribution to @Doiregaa

- Ryan Feeney (@ryanjfeeney) October 1, 2015

A legend of a footballer, a legend of a man also, @ferbiedoc will be sorely missed in a @Doiregaa shirt #massiveloss

- Jonathan Kelly (@Johnnykelly1) October 1, 2015

One of the all-time @Doiregaa greats. Fergal Doherty retires from inter-county game. Deserved so much more success pic.twitter.com/JDHyi0HIJn

- Thomas Niblock BBC (@thomasniblock) October 1, 2015

Effectively ended that boys career with that hit ... Barry was never the same player after it #bigbighit https://t.co/7Gof26X1Jp

- Conor.mortimer (@Conmort) October 1, 2015

@Doiregaa will struggle to replace the playing skills of @ferbiedoc they'll never replace the man behind the skills #legend @BellaghyGAC

- Paul Diamond (@BellaghyPaulD) October 1, 2015

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