After stepping out of the hectic world of inter-county hurling two years ago, Henry Shefflin embarked on a new challenge this weekend when he togged out for a football game with his local club.
But King Henry didn't have the freedom that he is normally afforded on a hurling pitch and was given strict orders from the Ballyhale Shamrocks intermediate coach, to avoid soloing the ball at all costs.
1st football game in 14 yrs @BallyhaleGAA and the team talk advice from manager "no one is allowed solo the ball" 😀😀😀⚽ï¸âš½ï¸âš½ï¸#hewasright
— Henry Shefflin (@ShefflinHenry) January 30, 2016
It will take some time to adjust to the other National sport, but with a bit of time spent lobbing the ball of the garage door, the former hurling legend could become a potent weapon for his local club. In any case, the fans are glad to see Henry Shefflin cantering up and down a GAA pitch again.
Having won everything hurling has to offer, Henry Shefflin has taken up football again! @KilkennyCLG @BallyhaleGAA pic.twitter.com/edV185S2DE
— The Gaelic Game (@gaelicgame1884) January 31, 2016
Surely, Brian should be happy that his former player has found a new passion, no?
Reports coming through of Darth Henry Shefflin playing Jedi sports.Very troubling news indeed. #GAA #GaelicWarrior pic.twitter.com/OvqzQroOTb
— Brian Cody (@Darth_Cody) January 31, 2016
Here's a sight you never thought you'd see: Henry Shefflin switches codes, lining out for Ballyhale intermediates pic.twitter.com/sfUweKqnGa
— Kevin O'Brien (@Kevobrien7) January 31, 2016
14 years since the greatest hurler last kicked a ball- Henry Shefflin lines out for his club footballers #KingHenry pic.twitter.com/QIOc7b1NBz
— Thomas Niblock BBC (@thomasniblock) January 31, 2016
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