How the Irish fared: Supersub Murphy sparks O'Neill's Forest revival

Nottingham Forest manager Martin O’Neill hailed super-sub Daryl Murphy after the veteran striker sparked a comeback against Swansea in Saturday’s Championship clash at the City Ground.

How the Irish fared: Supersub Murphy sparks O'Neill's Forest revival

Nottingham Forest manager Martin O’Neill hailed super-sub Daryl Murphy after the veteran striker sparked a comeback against Swansea in Saturday’s Championship clash at the City Ground.

Swansea took the lead nine minutes after Murphy’s introduction but the 36-year-old restored parity within four minutes with a trademark header from a corner before another set-piece provided Forest’s winner.

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