Michael Murphy
All-Star Football nominees announced as record that has stood since 1996 is broken

All-Star Football nominees announced as record that has stood since 1996 is broken

Donegal dominate the list, while two Kerry players make the Footballer of the Year shortlist All-Ireland SFC runners-up Donegal dominate the PwC All-Star Football nominees for 2025, with 10 nominations compared to Kerry’s nine. It is the first time since 1996 that the winner of the All-Ireland SFC has not received the most nominees. Jack […]

6 months ago

Rival fans hit Michael Murphy with bizarre criticism for actions against Mayo

Rival fans hit Michael Murphy with bizarre criticism for actions against Mayo

We’re not sure about this one…. Donegal broke Mayo hearts on Sunday, knocking them out of the All-Ireland SFC with the last kick of the game, as Ciarán Moore’s point after the buzzer gave them a one-point win. Key to victory was man of the match Michael Murphy, with the veteran dominating as a target […]

9 months ago

Armagh captain sees red for Zidane-esque headbutt on Michael Murphy

Armagh captain sees red for Zidane-esque headbutt on Michael Murphy

Absolutely crazy stuff Donegal were comfortable winners against Armagh this evening in their NFL Division 1 clash at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. In the end it was 0-21 to 1-10 to Jim McGuinness’s reigning Ulster champions. The result also puts them top of the table, ahead of second-place Galway, as they remain the only unbeaten […]

1 year ago

Jim McGuinness admits he had Michael Murphy ‘half-tortured’ to make Donegal return

Jim McGuinness admits he had Michael Murphy ‘half-tortured’ to make Donegal return

“We spoke surely to God.” Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness made an incredible return earlier this year, but unfortunately the county’s star player Michael Murphy won’t be doing the same. When McGuinness was first in charge of Donegal, Murphy was only 21 and was made captain of the team and from there the two went on […]

2 years ago

Michael Murphy is still tearing it up at club level in Donegal championship

Michael Murphy is still tearing it up at club level in Donegal championship

You don’t just lose it. Donegal fans are torturing Michael Murphy to come back to the team after seeing his dominant performance in the club championship. Murphy was playing for Glenswilly as they made it two wins from two in the championship, and edged past St Paul’s in a very close game. Overall Murphy kicked […]

2 years ago