Self-belief crucial to Donegal’s progression, explains Murphy

Twelve months later and the image of Michael Murphy and Colm McFadden standing isolated, hands on hips, as battle raged a field away between their 13 compatriots and Dublin in an All-Ireland semi-final is finally beginning to fade.

Yesterday has all but wiped the last pixels from our minds.

Donegal’s increased attacking intent has been obvious all year and when their two billboard full-forwards trotted into position at 3.30pm yesterday, they were joined on the line by young Paddy McBrearty.