Barney Rock hails Stephen Cluxton as Dublin icon chases record tenth All-Ireland SFC title
The seven-time All-Star came under fire for his display in
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Dublin legend Barney Rock hailed Stephen Cluxton for his remarkable title haul
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Dublin captain Stephen Cluxton is searching for a tenth Sam Maguire cup with Sky Blues
His kickouts malfunctioned as the Royals subjected their old rivals to a first defeat in a provincial fixture in 15 years.
But in his 23rd Championship campaign, Cluxton responded with a starring role in the win over Galway in the opening round of the All-Ireland groups.
Rock said: 'Maybe you wouldn't be expecting to see a 43-year-old but he's an exceptional keeper.
'He must be one of the best goalkeepers ever.'
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Although he conceded a couple of goals against Galway, Cluxton's first-half save that foiled Shane Walsh was key.
He kept a clean sheet in the
Cork ace Chris Óg Jones produced a superb finish to find Cluxton's net in Saturday's preliminary quarter-final. Still, Dessie Farrell's advanced.
Speaking at the launch of the 24th annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge, Rock said: 'He'll be disappointed he let a couple of goals in but there wasn't much he could do about the Cork one.'
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Along with Michael Fitzsimons and James McCarthy, Cluxton is one of three to have won nine All-Ireland SFC medals.
But with that pair now retired, the Parnells man will be out on his own if the Dubs reclaim Sam.
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Ahead of Saturday's quarter-final with Tyrone, Rock said it would be 'a fantastic honour' if he were to achieve the feat.
He said: 'If Dublin win it, he will be there to win the tenth and Mick and James would be behind. But records are there to be broken.
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