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Brennan: Cluxton '100%' won't play for Dublin in 2026

New Dublin manager Ger Brennan has said goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton '100%' won't be playing for the Metropolitans next year, with the curtain seemingly drawn on one of the most decorated careers in the GAA.

Football • 12 Sep

14 June 2025; Dublin goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton walks out for the second half of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Dublin and Derry at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Cluxton and Rock join Brennan's Dublin management

Legendary Dublin goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton and former forward Dean Rock will join Ger Brennan's management team ahead of the 2026 season.

Football • 05 Sep

Cluxton dropped to Parnells' second team in protest

In late September 2014 Stephen Cluxton wrote a letter to all members of the Parnells executive, expressing his unhappiness with hos the club was being run.

Football • 25 Jun

Jack McCaffrey (L) and Paul Mannion have 13 Celtic crosses and seven All-Star awards between them

Cluxton back for Dubs but Mannion and McCaffrey opt out

Dublin football manager Dessie Farrell has revealed that he is planning without Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey this year, but that 43-year-old goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton is back in training.

Football • 26 Jan

Stephen Cluxton has made 126 championship appearances for Dublin

Cluxton among Leinster line-up as interpro squads named

The squads have been announced for this weekend's Allianz GAA Football Inter-Provincial Series at Croke Park, which will trial the seven rule changes proposed

Football • 16 Oct 24

(L to R): James McCarthy, Stephen Cluxton and Michael Fitzsimons

Cluxton, Fitzsimons & McCarthy in frame to face Meath

Dublin's trio of nine-time All-Ireland SFC winners Stephen Cluxton, Michael Fitzimons and James McCarthy have all been named in Dessie Farrell's squad for Sunday's Leinster SFC quarter-final clash with Meath at Croke Park.

Football • 12 Apr 24

Seven-time All-Star Stephen Cluxton (R) returned to play in the 2023 championship after a two-and-a-half year absence that had opened the door for Evan Comerford

Dubs may stick with Comerford over Cluxton - McCluskey

Ryan McCluskey feels Dublin manager Dessie Farrell has a decision to make at goalkeeper.

Football • 02 Apr 24

Farrell on Cluxton: It was like rolling back the clock

It was at James McCarthy's wedding last Christmas that the Dubs resolved to get their best available team back on the pitch

Football • 31 Jul 23

Paddy McDermott of Kildare and Dublin's James McCarthy

Kildare push Dublin to brink in tense Leinster semi

A 13th consecutive Leinster football championship success is still very much on for Dublin, but Kildare exposed more than a few chinks in the armour of Dessie Farrell's men, pushing them to the wire before eventually falling short.

Football • 30 Apr 23

Shock for Dublin as Cluxton starts in Croke Park

Dublin senior football manager Dessie Farrell made a shock selection decision for his side's Leinster semi-final against Kildare at Croke Park by handing veteran goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton a starting place.

Football • 30 Apr 23

Dessie Farrell will expect Stephen Cluxton to be a big influence in the dressingroom this summer

Cluxton won't play but is leader Dublin need - Canavan

Peter Canavan does not expect Stephen Cluxton to play for Dublin this year but thinks the return of the game's most decorated goalkeeper will still be a big boost to their chances.

Football • 05 Apr 23

Stephen Cluxton was Dublin's sub goalkeeper on Sunday

Flynn: Cluxton will play a big role for Dublin

Paul Flynn believes Stephen Cluxton will 'play a really important role' for Dublin in this year's football championship, even if he can't dislodge David O'Hanlon from between the sticks.

Football • 03 Apr 23

Stephen Cluxton was an unused substitute

Dublin secure return to top tier with Cluxton in panel

Dublin's one-year hiatus from Division 1 was brought to a swift end with a routine win over Louth at Croke Park.

Football • 26 Mar 23

Stephen Cluxton warming up for Dublin in Croke Park

Cluxton makes shock Dublin return amid 'injury woes'

Stephen Cluxton made a sensational inter-county return after being named on the bench for Dublin's win over Louth in Croke Park.

Football • 26 Mar 23

Stephen Cluxton won eight All-Irelands with Dublin

'He won't be involved' - Cluxton's Dubs days look over

Stephen Cluxton's illustrious inter-county career looks like it has come to an end after Dublin manager Dessie Farrell confirmed the goalkeeper won't be involved with the Sky Blues in 2022.

GAA • 08 Jan 22

Brian Fenton (L) is unsure over Stephen Cluxton's (No 1) inter-county future

Fenton hopes Cluxton will make Dublin return

Brian Fenton hopes Stephen Cluxton will make a shock return to the Dublin panel for 2022 but denied the veteran goalkeeper's absence proved a distraction as their seven-in-a-row hopes were ended by Mayo.

GAA • 18 Nov 21

Stephen Cluxton (l) and Davy Byrne in action in the 2019 All-Ireland final replay

Davy Byrne: We'll respect Cluxton decision

Davy Byrne has no inside information on Stephen Cluxton's intentions but says that the team will respect whatever decision the Dublin captain makes.

GAA • 22 Jul 21

Focus on Cluxton takes pressure off the Dubs - Staunton

Cora Staunton does not believe that the uncertainty over the future of Stephen Cluxton will have any negative impact of the Dublin squad and claimed that they could even be using the situation to their advantage.

GAA • 08 Jul 21

Stephen Cluxton must make a quick decision on his future, said The Sunday Game panel

'Cluxton should let Dublin know where he stands'

Colm O'Rourke says the speculation surrounding Stephen Cluxton's future has put Dublin manager Dessie Farrell in an "invidious position" as Tomás Ó Sé called on the legendary goalkeeper to make a decision.

GAA • 05 Jul 21

Has Stephen Cluxton played his last game for Dublin?

Dessie Farrell in the dark over Cluxton's Dublin future

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell had admitted that he does not know what the future holds for Stephen Cluxton, but confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper has stepped away from the squad for the time being.

GAA • 04 Jul 21

Whelan: I don't expect Cluxton to start championship

Ciaran Whelan does not expect Stephen Cluxton to appear for Dublin's first championship game of the summer next weekend as questions about the veteran goalkeeper's inter-county future linger.

GAA • 27 Jun 21

Stephen Cluxton lifted Sam Maguire as captain for the seventh time - and sixth in a row - last December

Cluxton rejoins Dublin panel for championship

Ciaran Kilkenny has revealed that goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton has returned to training with Dublin ahead of their Leinster SFC opener against Wicklow or Wexford on Sunday week.

GAA • 24 Jun 21

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Cluxton impact and league review

Ciarán Whelan and Anthony Daly join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to reflect on the unique Allianz Football and Hurling leagues and discuss Stephen Cluxton's impact as speculation grows that he has played his last game for Dublin they reflect on his incredible impact.

GAA • 17 Jun 21

Fenton won his sixth All-Ireland in December

Fenton: Retirements won't lead to fall off in our level

Dublin midfielder Brian Fenton says that on pitch the All-Ireland football champions won't miss players that have recently retired, but that they will lost out on what those who have stepped away offered the squad.

GAA • 22 Feb 21

Stephen Cluxton has six All Star awards, but only one in the last seven years

Cluxton again pays All Star price for idle hands

Raymond Galligan capped a magnificent 2020 season with an All Star accolade, while Dublin's six-in-a-row All-Ireland winning captain Stephen Cluxton is again over-looked.

GAA • 20 Feb 21