Michael Murphy Knee Injury

[ck]

I really feel sory for Murphy. At 22 he is probably one of the top 3 players in the country yet he seems to get injury after injury. If they continue you may not see playing at 25. He's a big bulky lad with pace, great qualities for a player but not good for keeping injuries at bay.
I feel even more sorry for Donegal, without Murphy Donegal are possibly a Div.3 side. Even with him they are not a Div.1 team. I'd be worried for Donegal come c/ship.

[BennyCake]

Was looking forward to seeing Murphy in action next week. I think hes a fantastic player. Although it gives us a better chance of staying in Div 1 while he's injured.

[LeoMc]

How many operations has that lad had? I'd be worried about his longevity if i was a donegal supporter (and his health)

He has had 5 ops I think. Its obviously burnout. the amount of football he has had to play in last few years is crazy. minor, u-21, reserve, senior for club. minor, u21 and senior county. dcu underage & senior international rules. he is put under too much pressure and its having its toll now. hes a fantastic player but no body can sustain what is put through

I blame the club. Putting Senior County players out in reserve matches is the win at all cost attitude by Managers which are to the detriment of the player.

[donegal_abu]

How many operations has that lad had? I'd be worried about his longevity if i was a donegal supporter (and his health)

He has had 5 ops I think. Its obviously burnout. the amount of football he has had to play in last few years is crazy. minor, u-21, reserve, senior for club. minor, u21 and senior county. dcu underage & senior international rules. he is put under too much pressure and its having its toll now. hes a fantastic player but no body can sustain what is put through

I blame the club. Putting Senior County players out in reserve matches is the win at all cost attitude by Managers which are to the detriment of the player.

I mean playing reserve before he was old enough to play senior for his club. I presume from the day he turned 17 he has been on their senior panel

[Denn Forever]

Hope they take care of young McBrearty.  How old is he?

[donegal_abu]

Hope they take care of young McBrearty.  How old is he?

Paddys just 18. by the times he's Michaels age I fear he could be in the same boat.

[Syferus]

I really feel sory for Murphy. At 22 he is probably one of the top 3 players in the country yet he seems to get injury after injury. If they continue you may not see playing at 25. He's a big bulky lad with pace, great qualities for a player but not good for keeping injuries at bay.
I feel even more sorry for Donegal, without Murphy Donegal are possibly a Div.3 side. Even with him they are not a Div.1 team. I'd be worried for Donegal come c/ship.

Not even close. He's good, but come on.

[nrico2006]

I really feel sory for Murphy. At 22 he is probably one of the top 3 players in the country yet he seems to get injury after injury. If they continue you may not see playing at 25. He's a big bulky lad with pace, great qualities for a player but not good for keeping injuries at bay.
I feel even more sorry for Donegal, without Murphy Donegal are possibly a Div.3 side. Even with him they are not a Div.1 team. I'd be worried for Donegal come c/ship.

Not even close. He's good, but come on.

Was thinking the same.

[CCCP1]

Out of curiosity who would peoples top 3 players in the country be. Personally i would have Michael Murphy in there. Also a big fan of Declan O'Sullivan. Thoughts?

[nrico2006]

Is there really such a thing as a top 3?  There is a best list for each of the main positions - Keepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards.  Then it comes down to the best going by form and the best irrelevant of form.

[donegal_abu]

Out of curiosity who would peoples top 3 players in the country be. Personally i would have Michael Murphy in there. Also a big fan of Declan O'Sullivan. Thoughts?

so hard to choose just 3  but i would have the gooch, murphy & galvin i think. very hard to choose though. would be easier to choose 3 defenders, 3 forwards 2 midfield

[screenexile]

Paddy Bradley and Stephen O'Neill would have to be considered in any list of top forwards in the country, as well as Bernard Brogan!

[Syferus]

Gooch is head and shoulders the best attacking player currently playing, to the point he's made a case for being the greatest forward of all-time.

[Armaghgael]

I would have Jamie Clarke a head of Murphy

[Denn Forever]

Paddy Bradley and Stephen O'Neill would have to be considered in any list of top forwards in the country, as well as Bernard Brogan!

Don't forget S Johnson.