'Simply the best. One of the greats' - Tributes pour in for retiring Karl Lacey

THREE YEARS TO the day after Donegal’s All-Ireland semi-final win over Dublin, Karl Lacey announced his retirement from county action.

Karl Lacey after the game Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Tributes have been flowing in from former teammates and opponents following Lacey’s decision to call time on his career.

He bows out as Donegal’s most decorated footballer, winning four All-Stars, Footballer of the Year and an All-Ireland.

Eamon McGee

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Tomas Ó Sé

Congrats on great career @KarlLacey4 one of the best man markers I seen. Enjoy spare time 😉👍🏼🏐
— Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) August 31, 2017

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Pat Shovelin

Had the privilage of not only watch @KarlLacey4 play but seen him up close on the training pitch and he was quite Simply the Best. #legend
— Pat Shovelin (@patshovelin1) August 31, 2017

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Paddy Bradley

All the best in your retirement @KarlLacey4 The best defender that I ever did face.
— Paddy Bradley (@PaddyB14) August 31, 2017

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Rory Kavanagh

Enjoy the family time buddy. Pleasure to share the field with you! @KarlLacey4
— Rory Kavanagh (@123kav) September 1, 2017

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Conor Mortimer

What a player @KarlLacey4 was. If I got one or 2 from play on him ( not often) I was on top of my game. Enjoy the well deserved break pal.
— Conor.mortimer ⚽️ (@Conmort) September 1, 2017

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Charlie Harrison

One of the best @KarlLacey4. Enjoy the retirement @UlsterUniGAA
— Charlie Harrison (@harr_charlie) August 31, 2017

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Alan O’Mara

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