‘A blow for football’ – the reaction to Michael Murphy’s retirement at inter-county level

Here’s what social media had to say after the shocking news that Michael Murphy has decided to retire from inter-county football.

The Glenswilly man has been a Donegal legend in the past decade and a half for the senior team since he made his senior debut in 2007.

Murphy has since won five Ulster titles with Donegal and became only the second person to captain the Donegal senior team to winning the Sam Maguire in 2012.

Murphy has also received three All-Star Awards but last night chose to confirm he will no longer play for the Donegal county team.

And there was plenty of fans, pundits and players shocked by the announcement that was made last night.

And many took to Twitter to share their favourite moments of ‘Murphy magic’.

But the true greatness of Murphy’s playing career is epitomised by the tributes pouring in from fans and players of opposition counties who have lost against Murphy but can still appreciate what he did at the top level.

And the legendary Bernard Brogan paid tribute to Murphy, two men that between them had seven All-Stars.

There were plenty of people sharing memories of his greatest scores.

And everything else he’s done for the county.

Thanks for the trophies and memories, Michael.