‘A week on & it still hurts' – TJ Reid bares his soul over semi-final agony as Kilkenny fans make plea
The nature of
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Reid and Co needlessly chased a goal in the dying moments thinking they were trailing by a bigger margin than they actually were
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Being consoled by two and a half year old daughter Harper after their loss to Tipp
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He noted that winning their sixth Leinster title in succession is 'a wonderful achievement'
Sharing a powerful image of him crestfallen at the final whistle but being sweetly consoled by his daughter, the 37-year-old wrote: "F it anyway Harper.
"A week on and it still hurts. Grateful for another year wearing the black and amber jersey.
"Completing six Leinster titles in a row is still a wonderful achievement but it would have been brilliant to get back into an All-Ireland Final and to compete in it.
"Thanks to my best supporters Niamh and my little daughter Harper and to all the Kilkenny supporters.
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"Thanks to a group of special players. We had a great journey this year, sport is about the process and progress and we enjoyed every moment of it."
At this juncture of his emotional Instagram post he then started to quote a viral speech given by Hollywood A-lister
The Ballyhale Shamrocks man continued: "I wish I knew that this too shall pass. You feel bad right now? You feel p***ed off? You feel anxious? This too shall pass.
"Oh you feel great? You feel like you know all the answers? You feel like everybody finally gets you? This too shall pass.
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"Time is your ally, and if nothing else, just wait. Just wait it out. - Tom Hanks. Up Kilkenny."
The upfront nature of his post prompted a tonne of support from Kilkenny fans as well as those from rival counties.
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Kieran hailed: "Love this TJ. Great reflection." Similarly, Lauren praised: "Proud of you always, you always give it 100%."
Meanwhile Brid noted: "Another amazing year, Harper is so proud."
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Despite his advancing years, the seven-time All-Star is still clearly able to be a difference-maker at inter-county level.
As such, plenty of followers begged him to continue on with Derek Lyng's side for at least another year.
Barry urged: "Congrats on another amazing year with the Cats, than you for all the enjoyment watching you play has been my privilege. Here's to next year."
In April Reid
It remains to be seen if he will be back for another tilt with the Cats. For now, all eyes of hurling fans can't venture beyond Sunday when
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