Michael Murphy impressed more than the Clermont Auvergne players and coaches with his performance in RTE’s Toughest Trade.
As part of the AIB-backed series, Murphy spent a week at the French Top 14 side with Welsh rugby legend Shane Williams lining out for Glenswilly in the other half of the ‘swap’.
Donegal captain Murphy looked right at home at Clermont – and Twitter was gushing in praise of the Glenswilly colossus after the airing of the Toughest Trade programme last night.
What an incredible ambassador for Glenswilly, Donegal & Ireland
Michael Murphy carries himself with class & style at all times#TheToughest— Seán Perry (@perry_sean) March 1, 2017
Michael Murphy has been the most impressive athlete of #thetoughesttrade series so far,did not look out of place at all. #Glenswilly
— Peter Harding (@petertweeter11) March 2, 2017
#TheToughest was a great watch, @murphm95 is a brilliant ambassador for Donegal and the Gaa. Came across so well #leader
— Colin Mc Nelis (@colinnelis) March 2, 2017
That offload from a tackle that Michael Murphy did was slick! #TheToughest
— Cathal O’Byrne (@hal390) March 1, 2017
Ahoy the boy Murphy !!!! 💚💛Loving this #TheToughest
— Seán Clancy (@SeanJohnGerard) March 1, 2017
Loving The Toughest Trade.@murphm95 didn’t disappoint with his performance.A class act & a true leader.He’s done Donegal proud #TheToughest
— Carol Phildy Mc Cann (@carolphildy) March 1, 2017
Everyone in Donegal watching #TheToughest is silently thanking God that @murphm95 is a home bird!Might have lost him years ago otherwise!
— Carly Killen (@carly_killen) March 1, 2017
What I’ve learned from watching #TheToughest @murphm95 cud probably lead the people of Glenswilly to the gates of Hell #Idol #God
— EL Pent (@ThePent89) March 2, 2017
Unreal seeing Murphy put it up to one of the best fly halfs @MorganParraOff #TheToughest
— Calvin Gorrell (@calvingorrell) March 1, 2017
Michael Murphy looks totally at ease in a pro set up. Just goes to show how serious GAA players take the sport #TheToughest
— James curley (@CurleyJamescur) March 1, 2017
What a role model and incredible talent Michael Murphy is. Class act on and off the field and a great ambassador for our game #TheToughest
— Karl Kearney (@KarljKearney) March 1, 2017
Respect to Michael Murphy – acquitted himself well at Clermont. Parra was happy to settle for a draw in the penalties face-off! #TheToughest
— Ailin O’Maolalaidh (@AOMaolalaidh) March 1, 2017
Really enjoyed #TheToughest tonight. Michael Murphy could excel at any sport. The poor Convoy full back had a job keeping with Williams!
— Edwin McGreal (@edmcgreal) March 1, 2017
#TheToughest Very enjoyable. Home from home for Shane Williams. Murphy’s touch line kick though…class
— Iomhar Daly (@IomJD) March 1, 2017
Tags:Some watch that #TheToughest you’d fancy Michael Murphy to be offered a contract at Clermont #baller
— Aidan McGuigan (@AidanMcGuigan) March 1, 2017
