'See you in Wexford' - The sports world reacts to Kevin Doyle's retirement

Shane Long, Paul McGrath and James McClean were among those to pay tribute to the former Ireland international.

1. Shane Long

@KevinDoyle1983 All the best roomie! What a career & proud I got to be a part of it with you 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/qlUZ7rnE8i
— Shane Long (@ShaneLong7) September 28, 2017

Shane Long / Twitter

2. Neale Fenn

Good luck in your retirement mate, Top Man 👍🏽 https://t.co/VWb8J9Hmub
— Neale Fenn (@nealefenn) September 28, 2017

neale fenn / Twitter

3. Keiren Westwood

Congrats on a great career Doyler. Absolute pleasure to have played with you. Great lad, top pro. Enjoy retirement 🙂👍🏻🍀⚽️💪🏻🇮🇪
— Keiren Westwood (@WestwoodKeiren) September 28, 2017

Keiren Westwood / Twitter

4. David Meyler

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5. Cyrus Christie

All the best with your retirement pleasure to have played and trained alongside @KevinDoyle1983 top guy 👍🏽 https://t.co/sZLya7ixNJ
— Cyrus Christie (@cyruschristie) September 28, 2017

6. FAI

There were 63 caps. 14 goals. 4,154 minutes.

Always a gentleman. Forever a hero. Thank you, Kevin Doyle. 🇮🇪 #ThanksDoyler pic.twitter.com/zi6EbfUdiW
— FAIreland (@FAIreland) September 28, 2017

7. James McClean

@KevinDoyle1983 all the best of luck on your retirement lad and congrats on your career, was a pleasure to play with you 🇮🇪
— James McClean (@JamesMcC_14) September 28, 2017

8. Paul McGrath

Best of luck in your retirement @KevinDoyle1983 I will see you in Wexford soon for a game of golf..👍🏻
— Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) September 28, 2017

9. Wolves

Wishing @KevinDoyle1983,who spent best part of 6 yrs at Wolves,all the very best on his retirement.Pop in and see us some time Doyler!

📸📜👇 pic.twitter.com/ia7jwesDYZ
— Wolves (@Wolves) September 28, 2017

10. Cork City

We wish our former player @KevinDoyle1983 the very best of luck on his retirement and every best wish for the future #CCFC84 pic.twitter.com/eFncbSQw6j
— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) September 28, 2017

11. Wexford

Best wishes with your retirement @KevinDoyle1983

The jersey will always be waiting for you

“See you in Wexford”#StrongerTogether https://t.co/7o59r7h3EX
— Wexford FC (@WexfordFC) September 28, 2017

12. John Berner

One of the most humble players you'll meet. Privilege sharing a dressing room with ya. Now finally time to work on that shocking golf game 😬 https://t.co/Vl8IxA2iKZ
— John Berner (@JohnnyB_12_) September 28, 2017

13. Jared Watts

This guy is pure class. Legendary career but even cooler person. This dude bought me cleats for two years bc I had no sponsorship. #KD9 https://t.co/BXjK75NwFU
— Jared Watts (@JaredWatts02) September 28, 2017

14. Shkelzen Gashi

Thank you Champ‼️
Been a fantastic ride with you❗️You are a legend @KevinDoyle1983 🍀🙌#Congratulations #ForYour #GreatCareer #BigBrother 👋😃 pic.twitter.com/gffDqgi6Tp
— Shkelzen Gashi 🇺🇸 (@s_gashi11) September 28, 2017

15. Colorado Rapids

Plenty of great memories thanks to @KevinDoyle1983 👊

🎥: https://t.co/bQAxJGcSTJ pic.twitter.com/MyGOywzc2E
— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) September 28, 2017

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