Johnny Magee backs Bernard Brogan to swerve knee op

Former Dublin defender Johnny Magee has revealed he skipped surgery after damaging his cruciate knee ligament, playing on for years, and he reckons Bernard Brogan could do likewise.

Five-time All-Ireland winner Brogan suffered the dreaded injury, for the second time in his career, in training last week and is currently weighing up his options.

The 33-year-old former footballer-of-the-year was in strong form after skipping last month’s team holiday to South Africa to concentrate on his fitness.