Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Contributor

All-Ireland and All Star winning former Donegal footballer Michael Murphy writes for the Irish Times every week

Michael Murphy: Galway impressively shift gears but Derry stall

After Gareth McKinless’s red card against Galway, there was no way back for Derry who no longer look like All-Ireland contenders

Michael Murphy: Relentless Donegal raise further doubts for Armagh

Michael Murphy: It takes until All-Ireland quarter-finals for likely winners to emerge but non-contenders can be identified much more quickly

Michael Murphy: Energy is a crucial component for all contenders, but Armagh’s need may power them through

Timing is important and things are clicking into place for Kieran McGeeney’s team

Michael Murphy: Extra time brings chaos. But there was one thing I could rely on

Fear of losing can undermine the confidence needed to chase down a win

Michael Murphy: Derry freeze in the headlights as Donegal turn their rival’s strengths into weaknesses

I’ve never met anyone better at articulating a tactical plan than Jim McGuinness. It showed again in Celtic Park

Michael Murphy: Switch league and provincials - the shape of the football season has to change

The meeting of Derry and Donegal should provide some relief in a GAA season struggling for crowds and attention

Michael Murphy: Low-energy Monaghan were waiting to be beaten in Clones

Cavan pulled off upset in muted affair, but look overly dependent on Paddy Lynch to trouble Tyrone