Will the greatest forward of them all Colm Gooch Cooper retire if Dr Crokes win the All Ireland? At 34 next season and winning the greatest club prize on offer would there be much point in staying on with the Kerry seniors who are building to the future with there great minor players coming through? Personally I think if he wins the Club I think he will retire in glory and I also think he should. Don't out stay your welcome a few kerry players have already done that and it just holds back the team and talent coming through.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 30/11/2016 11:54:57    1937503

tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 30/11/2016 12:07:15    1937516

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 30/11/2016 12:11:34    1937520

TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 30/11/2016 12:13:41    1937523

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 30/11/2016 12:13:50    1937524

thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1741 - 30/11/2016 13:36:01    1937548

A typhoon is building in Kerry and is due to hit you all next June!
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts:1950 - 30/11/2016 12:13:41

And be blown out of power by August/Sept.

Like Kerry of late, once you weather the early storm there isn't much left in the tank by them for the long haul.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 30/11/2016 13:44:15    1937549

Great player the Gooch but i feel his best days are behind him.To be honest,as a Dub,it's been a while since i worried about the Gooch and i'd be surprised if he dominated a game against us again.The fear factor is gone with Donaghy,Gooch,Darren O Sullivan etc.It's how these talented and successful Kerry youngsters develop into men that has me concerned.

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 30/11/2016 13:48:35    1937551

He only has a max of 3/4 games to play if Kerry get to all Ireland final.. so he should be able for that... even at 34

Awwwwnow (Cavan) - Posts: 1050 - 30/11/2016 13:51:14    1937554

I believe he will stay on assuming he is injury free. I don't think anybody would begrudge him if he decided to call it a day, but he may feel like he has unfinished business in the Green and Gold jersey. If he is used properly he has a huge part to play in the Kerry set-up for at least another season, and could be captain as well. I think he would be best suited to an impact sub role from now on. Remember how effective Peter Canavan and Maurice Fitzgerald were coming off the bench in the twilight of their careers. No reason Colm Cooper can't play that part, it depends on whether the hunger is there. None of the above really depended on pace or athleticism so age may be less of a factor for these types of players.

GeniusGerry (Kerry) - Posts: 2105 - 30/11/2016 13:52:47    1937556

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12118 - 30/11/2016 13:56:52    1937557

Llaw_Gyffes (Mayo) - Posts: 1113 - 30/11/2016 14:01:06    1937561

thestrapper49 (Louth) - Posts: 314 - 30/11/2016 15:11:36    1937580

The greatest player has a big decision to make "if" Crokes win the Club , I think it's a good talking point on a Gaa forum.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 30/11/2016 16:43:26    1937615

Hopefully he's pure class best forward I've seen and I'm around quite a while

runnerin (Meath) - Posts: 202 - 30/11/2016 19:20:28    1937659

One trick ponies days are over,time for the young blood to step forward, agree with the Cavan man though, Kerry only have maybe 3 or 4 competitive games to win the All Ireland, ridiculous this championship structure.

El_Torro (Tyrone) - Posts: 155 - 01/12/2016 04:59:52    1937727

10 or 15 years ago he would have been the man, but the game is not just simply for pure footballers any more. You have to have a few other things going for you including physique. I think that that is where he is a bit lost. Hopefully we will see him playing a great club championship and who knows after that, but he has been at sea against the top teams over the past couple of seasons.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 01/12/2016 14:04:06    1937802

If he does stay on then I don't think he should be an automatic starter anymore. He could be really effective as a sub but starting ahead of a younger guy like BJ Keane makes no sense to me. Kerry have won the last 3 minor All-Ireland's, surely it would be better to go with the young players.

A truly great player in his pomp.

Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1874 - 01/12/2016 14:52:02    1937823

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 01/12/2016 14:55:02    1937824

TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 01/12/2016 17:30:41    1937853