Ex-Monaghan football star Dick Clerkin has been released from hospital after undergoing surgery to replace a hip. Clerkin shared an image on his Twitter page of him smiling with a thumbs up as he left the facility earlier today.
Clerkin had been keeping his followers updated of his progress over the last few days and also shared a cheery image of himself on Tuesday morning following surgery the day before.
Clerkin played for Monaghan for 17 years alongside a 20 year stint at his club side Currin. The wear and tear of those years finally caught up with him and meant a hip replacement was necessary at just 40 years old.
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His joyous tweet read, 'Home time.... Thanks for all the good wishes... People are kind... Onwards!!'
Hip issues are relatively common in athletes. Roy Keane famously underwent major hip surgery at just 29 whilst Andy Murray was forced to undergo hip resurfacing at 32.
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