The height of summer

Nicholas Murphy has had mixed fortunes with Cork footballers. Now champions Kerry stand in the way of a second All-Ireland final appearance. He spoke to Edward Newman.

WHEN Nicholas Murphy turned up for his first training session with Carrigaline, all tall and wide-eyed, the football men had their set criteria. Midfield or full-forward for fellows his size it's how sport packages its players.

He hasn't left centre-field since at Carrig a club bursting a gut to make the break for senior ranks.