Donegal blow as Murphy set for spell on sidelines

DONEGAL’S preparations for the league could face a huge setback with news that Michael Murphy may require an operation on a groin injury.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2012 - 00:00
Alan Foley

The captain, a student at DCU, is ineligible for the Dr McKenna Cup but after Donegal’s 1-14 to 2-8 loss against Cavan at Kingspan Breffni Park yesterday manager Jim McGuinness confirmed the rumours.

“If he is out for the whole league or just two or three games, his rehab plan will be based on getting Michael Murphy back to full fitness,” McGuinness said.

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