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Add Dick Clerkin to that list and Lundy.

If Murphy hits top form then any opposition will be in trouble. You'd imagine if you had a Murphy you'd play him as close to goal as possible but Donegal don't always use that tactic, preferring instead to get more out of him by getting him involved, hands on the ball out the field.

If Murphy was playing a decade ago I'd say he would definitely be playing closer to goal and would largely be unstoppable in the style of games back then when top class forwards could express themselves on a weekly basis.

I keep hearing how good Murphy has been this season but has he really been exceptional bar the Armagh game?

Tyrone he was a nonymous from play having been shackled by Justin McMahon and against Derry he was largely on the periphery

Wasn't his best game overall for sure, but the two 50+m points he hit from play were vital scores, especially the second one which put us three up in the last few minutes when Derry were dominating possession. And even in the Tyrone game, when McMahon literally had him tied up, he hit three difficult long distance frees late on which won the game.

So essentially he's been superb from frees which I wouldn't disagree with and was outstanding from play against Armagh? Just think there is far too much emphasis put on him and Donegal are far more a whole than the sum of their parts.

I keep hearing how good Murphy has been this season but has he really been exceptional bar the Armagh game?

Tyrone he was a nonymous from play having been shackled by Justin McMahon and against Derry he was largely on the periphery

Strong Derry team named and I think the same as the last day out. Fully expect a win.

We have better players than Tyrone, down, Derry and a much more committed panel than Tyrone & Derry -

No you don't.

Laughable statement. Both Tyrone and Derry have a better starting team and Derry especially have a better squad.

Cannot wait for this season now, some astute signings by LVG. Has to be aiming for the title.

Lingmirth -6 after 7 and parred the par 5!!!

A lot of birdies out there.

That is unbelievable shooting akin to the Alfred Dunhill, there isn't much wind at the minute so it will be interesting to see how the late starters fair.

Fully expect this to be a tough 4 days at St Andrews and it won't be a high scoring winner.

For that reason I looked at experienced players, who have played in St Andrews well before and those who like 'hanging' in there against the elements.

Stenson
Scott
Garcia
Grace

Special mention to Eddie Pepperell at 200/1.

I heard on the grapevine he immediately turned over the channel when an advert to donate to save a baby Kangeroo came on.

Lads, the parents are heading to Albufeira in August and are looking for an apart-hotel (basically a self service apartment within a hotel type complex) within walking distance to old town. Any ideas? I've searched hotels.com etc and have seen a couple like Alagoamar or Ondamar, but they are about 1km from the Old Town square. Anyone know anything in that line a bit closer?

Tell them to go to Vilamorua instead.

Antrim a shambles, their win against Laois was largely a freak result. Normality resumed.

Are many going to watch McGregor Mendes? Be interesting to see viewing figures.

You cyclists are a crazy bunch of bastards!

Taylor's sport is amateur boxing. How much do you actually know about women's professional boxing?

Very little, but I would imagine its a cut above amateur boxing.

I'm the same, and I think that would be a very brave assumption.

Ironically turning professional would be largely fruitless for the vast majority of women boxers. Contrast that to the UFC were Ronda Rousey, Meisha Tate and the likes are up there with the most recognisable faces in any women's sport. How Katie was a big reason why Women's boxing was accepted into the Olympics and definitely changed the perception of the sport but would she gain much from turning pro? Absolutely not in my view.