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17 Nov 2025

'It's a great name' - Man Utd legend impressed by Kilkenny senior hurler

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'It's a great name' - Man Utd legend impressed by Kilkenny senior hurler

Six-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny, TJ Reid was lauded for his physique and name during an episode of 'Stick to Football', a YouTube series on the 'Overlap' channel presented by ex-footballers; Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jill Scott.

Just over two weeks ago, Reid made club hurling history by winning a record 12th senior club county championship with his native Shamrocks club.

But, even prior to that accolade, the seven-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny already made an impression across the pond.

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On a previous episode, the Overlap panel discussed the best and worst sporting occasions the panel have been to, with proud Cork man Roy Keane slipping the All-Ireland Hurling Final into the discussion.

However, local ears perked up when TJ received praise from the decorated ex-footballers.

Ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright was visibly impressed by the name 'TJ' to which multiple Premier League winner with Manchester Utd Gary Neville replied, "it's a great name."

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"Look, 1 - 15 top class hurlers we have ... but it was the hurt from two years ago" TJ Reid speaks to us after winning his 12th Kilkenny SHC with Ballyhale Shamrocks, their record 21st! ☘️ #ClubberTV

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