Twitter reacts to Tommy Walsh's retirement

Kilkenny's Tommy Walsh after Tipp were dispatched in Nowlan Park. INPHO

Many tributes have been paid to Tommy Walsh on twitter in the wake of his decision to retire from inter-county hurling.

The Kilkenny legend won nine All-Ireland medals and nine All Stars in a glittering career stretching back to 2002.

Here is just a selection of the tweets - some of which are very witty - that have been posted since this morning's announcement.

Sad day for kk hurling but tommy walsh's retirement should be a celebration of his superb career so many highs a real gladiator #tommywalsh

- Eddie Brennan (@NedzerB13) November 20, 2014

One of the best all rounders that played the game.incredible in the air&never backed down from anyone.Brian Gavin can sleep easy now#tw5

- Eoin Cadogan (@cads3) November 20, 2014

so Tommy Timber has called it a day...a cheeky little bastard but could he hurl ! big loss to the game #TW5

- Diarmuid O'Sullivan (@dsully3) November 20, 2014

Tommy was + is an inspiration to all KK hurling + beyond. Small man massive heart #Legend #spirit#friend

- Henry Shefflin (@ShefflinHenry) November 20, 2014

Is Tommy Walsh the only hurler to have won All Stars in backs,midfield& forwards? pic.twitter.com/0WbEhjLV2O

- Neil McManus (@Neilmcmanus88) November 20, 2014

Tommy Walsh was my favourite hurler! A pure ruthless winner and could be played anywhere on a pitch! Loved watching him play..#inspiration

- Mark McHugh (@MarkMcHugh1) November 20, 2014

Jesus he was some yoke over the years. Congrats #tw5

- padraic maher (@podzo21) November 20, 2014

I'd say there could be an army headn 4 Tommy Walshs house again to bring him out of retirement #Baller#Warrior#Hero pic.twitter.com/ciMP84v2hG

- Aidan O Mahony (@GmailMahony) November 20, 2014