Murphy wary of Kingdom backlash

August 29, 2008

Cork midfielder Nicholas Murphy
Cork All Star midfielder Nicholas Murphy has said there is no reason for the Rebels not to think that Kerry will come out of the dressing room at Croke Park all guns blazing for Sunday's semi-final replay. Murphy, who is still struggling with injury and is expected to start on the bench for the All-Ireland SFC last four clash, thinks the defending Champions will want to prove something to their great rivals this Sunday and believes that the Rebels will have to battle from start to finish if they are to upset the odds and reach their second consecutive All-Ireland final. "We felt we got out of jail to an extent," said Murphy. "Kerry still have a lot to prove, they felt they should have won the game and they will be hurting as well. "So there is no reason why they won't come out all guns blazing as well. We know we are in for another tough game." Murphy's has lauded team manager Conor Counihan for the character he has brought to the side this year which he thinks has been the key to the Munster Champions gaining their names as 'comeback kings' this summer. "Conor has brought that style with him - there is great character in the team and we will battle it out right to the end again," he added.

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