A vital part of what surely has been the greatest hurling team of all time, take a well-deserved bow, Eddie. A ruthless goalscorer, he also had a tendency to be tough, I think.

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 14/01/2012 13:27:06    1093512

One of the greats, without a doubt.

Eddie would make a Top 20 hurlers of all time list in my opinion. Third most influential player in the team known as the greatest of all time (behind King Henry and Tommy Walsh).

Blessed with instant pace and a deadly eye for goal. Incredible player. .

Loyal2TheRoyal (Meath) - Posts: 4522 - 14/01/2012 13:30:07    1093513

He wasn't a good hurler...he was a GREAT hurler

wise_guy (Tyrone) - Posts: 1584 - 14/01/2012 14:02:08    1093522

A great Hurler and a gentleman.

lilywhite1 (Kildare) - Posts: 3049 - 14/01/2012 15:43:40    1093547

One of the best hurlers I've ever seen.

men_of_49 (Meath) - Posts: 2019 - 14/01/2012 15:45:32    1093548

A PLEASURE TOO WATCH VERY TALENTED PLAYER
ALL THE BEST IN THE FUTURE TO HIM.............

dubbydave. (Dublin) - Posts: 3927 - 14/01/2012 16:37:16    1093562

He'll be back

BettystownRoyal (Meath) - Posts: 3353 - 14/01/2012 17:24:14    1093584

a good hurler wouldnt say great hurler to be honest. i no Eddie well and he is a true gent of a man told him he should retire after All Ireland loss against Tipp was made eat my words after. All the best to him from now on think he is still going to be playing with the club

dubshurling7 (Dublin) - Posts: 1017 - 14/01/2012 17:25:52    1093585

Favourite KK player and yet it took a long number of years for KK people to warm to him. one of the best

tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 14/01/2012 17:27:50    1093587

Dubs not great you say 8 all irelands dont come to anyone check out his company a great forward no doubt

ianog (Down) - Posts: 416 - 15/01/2012 08:53:56    1093729

Savage player alright was a joy too watch when in full flow.All the best too him...

DUB1 (Dublin) - Posts: 5583 - 15/01/2012 10:23:18    1093737

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Dubs not great you say 8 all irelands dont come to anyone check out his company a great forward no doubt

I dont think he performed in enough All Irelands against Cork to be labelled a great hurler. i would rate Shefflin Dj Carey as great hurlers but its just my opinion i wouldnt rate Brennan as highly as them

dubshurling7 (Dublin) - Posts: 1017 - 15/01/2012 11:35:40    1093750

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ianog
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Dubs not great you say 8 all irelands dont come to anyone check out his company a great forward no doubt

I dont think he performed in enough All Irelands against Cork to be labelled a great hurler. i would rate Shefflin Dj Carey as great hurlers but its just my opinion i wouldnt rate Brennan as highly as them

What a load of sh*te! They played Cork in 3 finals and won 2 of them and he well in them finals

moomoo (Kerry) - Posts: 4023 - 15/01/2012 12:01:22    1093754

Class hurler. 1-5 in 2007 and 2-4 in 2008 all ireland finals. He also tormented cork in the semi finals in 2008 and 2010 as well as the 2006 final. I dont think people realise how big of an influence he was in the 2011 final. It was a brillant call by Cody to play him.

222 (UK) - Posts: 873 - 15/01/2012 12:29:31    1093780

a good hurler wouldnt say great hurler to be honest A jeez its hard to get a bit of credit round here!!!! Obviously i dont post here often but some of us Dubs seem to be gettin ahead of ourselves!! Its ok lads to credit people being great....especially when they have a record amount of All Irelands in their bag!

Travelling_Dub (Dublin) - Posts: 2 - 15/01/2012 13:15:44    1093793

MOTM in 08 final...cody getting it was a joke and unlucky not to get hurler of the year. I think that was Dans year? Of the current era from play i'd suggest he maybe ahead in scores from play over the last few years?? Not saying hes better than shefflin but undoubteldy their second best of the last 10 years. I'd imagine he was the most feared forward in possession when running at goal

tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 15/01/2012 13:28:58    1093796

'Fast Eddie' he was known and and not without reason. A ferocious sight for any defence when hes running at you one of the most lethal forwards of his generation

deisebhoy (Waterford) - Posts: 416 - 15/01/2012 13:42:08    1093803

A great goalscorer, not so sure about great player, a very good player though. He wasn't good at scoring points. I think compared with other kk forwards of his time others are better. Sheflin is obviously miles better, i'd have gorta or Richie Power in my team ahead of him too.

Having said that he left loads of great memories behind. The run both off the ball and with sliothar for Hogan's goal last year was pure class.

Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 15/01/2012 17:16:48    1093908

Fantastic player and a prolific goalscorer. I'm sure Kilkenny will remember him with fondness

And on a personal note, back in 2008 I think it was, I had 20 quid on him to score the first goal in the All Ireland final against Waterford, which he not only did, but the second one as well! Either way, it made me 180 bucks at the time, so thank you Mr. Brennan!

Anyhoo, best of luck to the man on his retirement

gigoer (Wexford) - Posts: 1998 - 15/01/2012 17:49:51    1093932

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPjxPwmJMpY

hurlinspuds (Cork) - Posts: 1494 - 15/01/2012 19:39:39    1094050