SIX PLAYERS FROM All-Ireland champions Dublin and four from beaten finalists Mayo have been honoured in the 2016 GAA-GPA All-Star football team.
There are two award winners from Ulster champions Tyrone with one player apiece from Donegal, Tipperary and Kerry.
Champions Dublin have winners in Jonny Cooper, Philly McMahon, Brian Fenton, Diarmuid Connolly, Ciaran Kilkenny and Dean Rock.
Mayo’s players recognised are David Clarke, Brendan Harrison, Lee Keegan and Colm Boyle.
Mattie Donnelly and Peter Harte are the Tyrone victors with Donegal’s Ryan McHugh, Tipperary’s Michael Quinlivan and Kerry’s Paul Geaney completing the line-up.
David Clarke (Mayo - Ballina Stephenites)
Brendan Harrison (Mayo - Aghamore)
Jonny Cooper (Dublin - Na Fianna)
Philly McMahon (Dublin - Ballymun Kickhams)
Lee Keegan (Mayo - Westport)
Colm Boyle (Mayo - Davitts)
Ryan McHugh (Donegal - Kilcar)
Brian Fenton (Dublin - Raheny)
Mattie Donnelly (Tyrone - Trillick)
Peter Harte (Tyrone - Errigal Ciaran)
Diarmuid Connolly (Dublin - St Vincent's)
Ciaran Kilkenny (Dublin - Castleknock)
Dean Rock (Dublin - Ballymun Kickhams)
Michael Quinlivan (Tipperary - Clonmel Commercials)
Paul Geaney (Kerry - Dingle)
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There are eight first-time winners in Clarke, Harrison, Cooper, McHugh, Harte, Rock, Quinlivan and Geaney.
McHugh follows in the footsteps of previous family winners in his brother Mark (2012), father Martin (1983 and 1992), and uncle James (1992). Rock emulates his father Barney, a winner in 1983, 1984 and 1985.
Quinlivan becomes only the second ever Tipperary football winner after attacker Declan Browne was honoured in 1998 and 2003.
Keegan picks up his fourth award, the highest total ever achieved by a player from Mayo. He is one of five players who were also recognised last year with McMahon, Fenton, Donnelly and Kilkenny also award winners in 2015.
Here’s the team in full for the awards scheme – in association with Opel – with the winners to be honoured at a gala event in Dublin’s convention Centre tomorrow night.
2016 GAA/GPA All-Star Football Team of the Year
1. David Clarke (Mayo) – First time winner
2. Brendan Harrison (Mayo) – First time winner
3. Jonny Cooper (Dublin) – First time winner
4. Philly McMahon (Dublin) – (Winner in 2015)
5. Lee Keegan (Mayo) – (Winner in 2012, 2013 and 2015)
6. Colm Boyle (Mayo) – (Winner in 2013 and 2014)
7. Ryan McHugh (Donegal) – First time winner
8. Brian Fenton (Dublin) – (Winner in 2015)
9. Mattie Donnelly (Tyrone) – (Winner in 2015)
10. Peter Harte (Tyrone) – First time winner
11. Diarmuid Connolly (Dublin) – (Winner in 2014)
12. Ciaran Kilkenny (Dublin) – (Winner in 2015)
13. Dean Rock (Dublin) – First time winner
14. Michael Quinlivan (Tipperary) – First time winner
15. Paul Geaney (Kerry) – First time winner
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Can’t see him at United next year. Been a fantastic player and deserves nothing less than the fitting send off of lifting the trophy last night.
@Bognor regis: very true a fitting end to his Utd career I think
@Bognor regis: Didnt do to bad for a man who held his Club and fans to ransom, Twice.
@Ciarán: get a grip, he used leverage to get a wage hike. Happens every day in the workplace.
@Ciarán: what like slippy kissing the badge Chelsea come Knockin but knew he wouldn’t have as much authority ya ya
When Samson lost his hair, his power diminished, when Rooney gained his, his power diminished. Hair today, gone tomorrow.
@Paul Culligan: scored 27 league goals after the transplant and 34 in total that season. Then RVP came in and he became a midfielder.
He was an absolute beast of a footballer up until a few seasons ago. Age catches up with us all. Legend.
@Phil Sheppard: Age? lol….he’s younger than Ronaldo
@Phil Sheppard: Age? His legacy is set but to be honest he didn’t look after himself and should be still be a ‘beast’ of a player. Smoking and drinking is not looking after yourself. Kids should role model themselves on ronaldo and ibrahimovic not rooney.
@Brian O’Loughlin: yes, age. Meaning in football terms his legs have gone, his turn of pace isn’t their anymore. Has the penny dropped ? Do you comprehend ? Good Lad.
@Ardmore02: Thats your opinion & I might add That’s a separate issue, try and stay on topic. Good Lad, Jog on.
Defoe is 34, Rooney is 31. If Rooney moves on to a new premier club and gets some form, he’ll be heading to Russia.
Look at the state of those midfield options compared to previous generations Scholes Gerrard Lampard etc
@Eric Djemba-Djemba: and they will achieve the same
Not being picked for a qualifier against Scotland hardly means his international career is over.Rooney will be at the World Cup next year guaranteed.He’s by no means the player he was but is still better than half that squad
@Evangelos: how guaranteed?
@An_Beal_Bocht: In my opinion he’s guaranteed.Only around 4 or 5 of that squad have been to a World Cup so they’ll take for his experience if nothing else
How the mighty have fallen… Was always a fan of Rooney since he burst onto the scene as a teenager. Hope he moves to another PL club rather than go to a retirement home in US or China.
Best of luck to him. He had a good career overall and always gave everything. I think he could still do a job at a smaller club.
It’s disappointing but understandable why he was left out. He really hasn’t been playing much at all this season and others have been showing this abilities. I believe last night could be his last game for United. The way came on to lift the trophy, was very much like a Goodbye.
Still had a lot to give. It looks like Jose doesn’t fancy him. Still won’t be able to bring in a player as good as him. We will be sorry if he’s goes, was always a team player,