‘Shocked’ Tubridy thought award was a practical joke

CLARE’S David Tubridy has admitted he was so shocked at being named Vodafone Footballer of the Month that he thought it was a wind up from one of his pals.

The 22-year old yesterday emerged as a rare Division 4 recipient of the monthly gong following the Banner County’s excellent form throughout March that yielded wins over Longford, Carlow, London and Leitrim.

Doonbeg man Tubridy was central to the run, kicking all but two points of their 1-13 tally against Carlow in Round 4, a performance that earned him comparisons with Kerry legend Maurice Fitzgerald.