Anthony Daly: GAA have put Johnny Murphy in an unfair predicament with league final nod
It puts pressure on Johnny that he doesn’t need around situations with Clare players, given that Johnny’s county — Limerick — face the Banner in two weeks.
IN THE HOTSEAT: Referee Johnny Murphy. Pic: Ben Brady, Inpho
Some people reading this might find it strange, when I have been critical of him in the past, but I think Johnny Murphy is the most improved referee in the game over the last two seasons. And yet I think the decision to appoint Johnny for Saturday’s league final is wrong.
Nothing to do with Johnny — more the tricky situation the GAA have put him in. It puts pressure on Johnny that he doesn’t need around situations with Clare players, given that Johnny’s county — Limerick — face the Banner in two weeks.
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