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BBC News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Docherty hails Murray influence ahead of crucial trip to Kilmarnock
Dundee manager Tony Docherty has hailed Simon Murray as a "role model" to younger players in his squad after the striker's second player of the year been beaten to the PFA Scotland award, Murray is shortlisted for the Scottish Football Writers' Association 33-year-old has been an inspirational figure this term for the Dens Park side who, despite his form, sit just two points clear of second-bottom Ross County with three games remaining."He's been brilliant," Docherty said. "He's not just displayed fantastic ability on the pitch, but in the dressing room he's brilliant as well. That's the reason why we went to such lengths to get him here. "Simon, for me, is a role model for the younger players. The biggest kind of credit I can give Simon Murray is he's really developed as a player. "Last year, people would say to me he can only play, for example, in the front two. He's showing this season he can adapt to any formation because the qualities that he's got and that doesn't just happen. "That's as a result of how hard he works during the week, how much he puts into his game, how he loves his life and how he dedicates himself to to the sport and he's now getting the credit that I think he richly deserves. "The age Simon is, to keep on improving the way he's improving his huge credit to him. That's a role model for the younger ones."Dundee side face a crucial trip to Kilmarnock on Saturday and Docherty insists his side are in good form despite suffering a controversial defeat against Motherwell last time out."I need to emphasise and reinforce we're still in good form. We've won three of our last six games, two of our last four which were against St Mirren and Hearts," he added."It's important that we display that resilience and also that quality of play that's allowed us to win three out of six."It'll be a really difficult game. We know they're a very difficult opponent. A very organised and competitive team but we need to do our utmost to make sure that our cause is greater."
Belfast Telegraph
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Conor Bradley proud to win ‘very special' award after Northern Ireland heroics
The 21-year-old earned eight caps for Northern Ireland in the 2024/25 season, scoring three goals. His standout performances helped his country earn promotion to League B of the Uefa Nations League. The Tyrone native said: 'I am so happy and incredibly proud to win this award. It is extremely special to win an award for playing for your country. 'It's been quite a journey with Northern Ireland so far, from making my debut against Malta in 2021 to scoring my first goal against Scotland last year. 'I added another two against Andorra and scored against Luxembourg in the Nations League this season. 'Thanks to the Football Writers who picked me for this very special award.' Reavey Solicitors director David Kernaghan said: 'First of all, it's great to see Conor back playing for Liverpool in recent games after his injury problems this season. 'Happily, he was able to play a full part in Northern Ireland's successful Nations League campaign last year and has become one of the first names on Michael O'Neill's teamsheet. 'Conor has an outstanding future in the game and we look forward to watching him on his journey. 'Reavey are once again delighted to support the Northern Ireland Football Writers awards.' Burnley's Danielle Maxwell has been named the Sports Direct Women's Player of the Year by the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association. The NIFWA Awards 2025 will be staged at the Crowne Plaza on Sunday, May 4, where Northern Ireland legends Stuart Dallas and Steven Davis will be inducted into the Juice Jar Dr Malcolm Brodie Hall of Fame. The nominations for the Sports Direct Player of the Year, Belleek Pottery Manager of the Year, NIFWA Young Player of the Year and NIFWA Championship Player of the Year will be unveiled on Friday, April 25.
