In Pictures: Michael Murphy makes winning Donegal return
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Donegal great Michael Murphy made his return to inter-county football on Sunday - over two years after announcing his retirement - as he came off the bench to help his county to a 0-21 to 1-10 win over All-Ireland champions Armagh in Ballybofey.
Murphy was keeping a low profile as he was snapped getting off the team bus prior to throw-in. He was originally not named in the 26-man matchday panel but was drafted on to the bench in a late change
Big crowds packed into MacCumhaill Park to see the 2012 All-Ireland winning captain return - and he looked focused as he ran out for his warm-up
Murphy was introduced less than 10 minutes into the second half and was immediately at the heart of the action as he clashed with Aidan Forker, the Armagh captain being shown a red card after headbutting the returning Donegal man
A run-in with Forker did not faze Murphy as he responded by knocking over the first of three scores
He had Ballybofey in the palm of his hand all over again. It's like he'd never been away
Inevitably, Murphy was mobbed by adoring Donegal fans at full-time