Colin Sheridan: TJ Reid made extraordinary part of the service

Often, just two initials constituted a satisfactory scientific account of whatever magic had just happened.
Young supporters surround TJ Reid of Kilkenny as he signs autographs. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Young supporters surround TJ Reid of Kilkenny as he signs autographs. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The trouble with TJ Reid was that, after a while, you stopped saying 'Jesus'.

A sliotar would arrive somewhere above his head, accompanied by filthy corner-backs with legitimate grievances about his continued existence. 

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