Let the young guys be judged on their merits. Many an underage "star" has fallen by the wayside. Let them enjoy football.....theres enough pressure without expectancy.

Agree JayP on this sentiment.

Admittedly I haven't seen this young lad play so can't comment on how good he is though there are some glowing reports on here from those who have. Looking at the fixtures may need Roscommon to get to the Connacht Final to get my first viewing of him (unless RTE decide to show the London match or the semi against Sligo - assuming the Rossies get past London).

Offside_Rule (Antrim) - Posts: 4058 - 07/04/2015 10:39:40    1711502

Wouldn't be a massive fan of a thread like this. Murtagh is a massive talent without a doubt but there are many more young players making waves such Galways Comer, Donegals McBrearty, Numerous young lads from Dublin and Enda Smith and Ultan Hearney in Roscommon. All of these players have potential to get All-Stars and all have potential to become burnt out or just fail to maintain the standards.

TriColour (Roscommon) - Posts: 6 - 07/04/2015 10:58:44    1711512

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Have not seen this young lad play yet but looking for ward to it. Great to see a small county in terms of population like Roscommon do so well. It seems the young players available to the county are in the top 5 or 6 counties in the country? What are Roscommon doing to produce these lads? Is it the schools, clubs, development squads or just coincidence? Other smaller counties* should look to replicate.
*please note when I say small I mean purely in terms of population and not a derogatory term!

sportsfan14 (USA) - Posts: 281 - 07/04/2015 12:28:36    1711559

Is he a 'marquee' forward?

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 07/04/2015 12:58:01    1711572

Does a marquee forward always wake up in a tent??

Miler (Mayo) - Posts: 1015 - 07/04/2015 17:01:13    1711719

Good to see D Murtagh come on and contribute 3 points today.He is still young and will only get better

HughHunt24 (Cork) - Posts: 841 - 04/07/2015 19:21:08    1747474

played well today against cavan

Miler (Mayo) - Posts: 1015 - 04/07/2015 20:25:10    1747501