# ![@patmurphybbc Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::747220393.png) @patmurphybbc Pat Murphy

Pat Murphy posts on X about retirement, pat murphy, if you, gold the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Thank you for that tip @patmurphybbc @BBCSteveR @BBC1 Have you read the Sarah Rainsford book "Goodbye to Russia" Excellent read. Went much lower into how Russia is now suffering from loss of freedoms crackdowns on dissident opposition independent opinions @patmurphybbc @BBCSteveR @BBC1 Have you read the Sarah Rainsford book "Goodbye to Russia" Excellent read. Went much lower into how Russia is now suffering from loss of freedoms crackdowns on dissident opposition independent opinions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2018641548892848216)  2026-02-03T11:03Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Farewell to a great player & man - so much love in the room#nffc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2017255420671226102)  2026-01-30T15:15Z 36.9K followers, 71.6K engagements


"Were [--] episodes in with the latest series of @BBCSilentWitness as it relocates to Birmingham. So where are the Brummie accents Whats the point in moving from London when you dont get the flavour of the new location"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2022061946422669718)  2026-02-12T21:35Z 36.9K followers, 12.6K engagements


"Tony Lock - one wicket in the match to Lakers [--] - looks absolutely delighted for his county colleague. Neil Harvey throws his bat up in the air after being dismissed for a pair in a day by Jim Laker 4th Ashes Test Old Trafford July 28th [----]. Harvey faced three balls in all his second-innings frustration coming as smacked the first ball he faced - a full toss - to Colin https://t.co/cELkXje5F1 Neil Harvey throws his bat up in the air after being dismissed for a pair in a day by Jim Laker 4th Ashes Test Old Trafford July 28th [----]. Harvey faced three balls in all his second-innings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2022229402629906765)  2026-02-13T08:40Z 36.9K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Becoming Victoria Wood on U & Gold was a loving fascinating insight into a wonderful writer/performer. Revealing account of what she had to surmount in those early yrs of vile misogyny & indifference. School of Hard Knocks. Trailblazer always on the underdogs side. Much missed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2022419620158935060)  2026-02-13T21:16Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"A word on Marinakis. Hell expect Pereira to be his nodding doghaving employed him in Greece. And it might be a good idea if Marinakis stopped behaving like a starstruck fan at the final whistle high-fiving the @NFFC players outside the dressing-room. Looks pathetic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2023330891884315064)  2026-02-16T09:37Z 36.9K followers, 21.1K engagements


"Its all in a very good tour book called Anyone For Cricket by David Gower & Bob Taylor. Cant recall the name of their ghost. Oh yes he and Geoff Miller had a long stand that helped England recover. They keep each other going by saying Come on Derbies Oh yes he and Geoff Miller had a long stand that helped England recover. They keep each other going by saying Come on Derbies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2017948585266905194)  2026-02-01T13:10Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Illuminating programme Steve. Steve is a UK national treasure and global star imho. One of the less conspicuous heroes in the drama that is Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He's doing the job - reporting challenging Putin at pressers reaching out to ordinary folks. I'll be tuning in to BBC's Panorama tonight Steve is a UK national treasure and global star imho. One of the less conspicuous heroes in the drama that is Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He's doing the job - reporting challenging Putin at pressers reaching out to ordinary folks. I'll be tuning in to BBC's Panorama tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2018464449036959905)  2026-02-02T23:20Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"I will admit to bias but watching @BBCSteveR last night in Our Man in Moscow on @BBC1 surely helped to restore many peoples faith in brave journalism. The man is a marvel of resourceful dignity. One of the great doorsteppers. Much respect"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018636769546129815)  2026-02-03T10:44Z 36.9K followers, 44.3K engagements


"Agreed. @patmurphybbc He had that great skill of making you feel like he was talking to only you. Its one of the signs of a truly great radio broadcaster. @patmurphybbc He had that great skill of making you feel like he was talking to only you. Its one of the signs of a truly great radio broadcaster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2018642250843177086)  2026-02-03T11:06Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"I can see why @NFFC appointed Pereira. The players will like himhell relate to the fans & as with @Wolves last season has enough good players to avoid relegation. But hes a rolling stone never stays long at a club. Will he force the players to take a hard look at themselves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2023317077407244435)  2026-02-16T08:42Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"He was lionising them the other night for drawing 0/0 against a club doomed to relegation. Soon after he sacked the manager. No prizes for guessing whose side hes on. @patmurphybbc Is there something wrong with him congratulating players for a good performance Pat Hes just as much of a fan as the rest of us wants to celebrate when we win and hes just as concerned/critical when we lose. Or is it just personal preference for owners to be unseen/unheard @patmurphybbc Is there something wrong with him congratulating players for a good performance Pat Hes just as much of a fan as the rest of us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2023343223369019397)  2026-02-16T10:26Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The glorious talent of Victoria Wood gets a welcome airing on Thursday night with a [--] mins celebration of her unique gifts. With contributions from some of her trusted collaborators plus behind-the-scenes access. Its on U & Gold at 9pm. Cant believe its [--] yrs since she died"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2021280791376912612)  2026-02-10T17:51Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"I was talking about the supporting actors. @patmurphybbc Why would they suddenly talk like Brummies The have relocated not regenerated. @patmurphybbc Why would they suddenly talk like Brummies The have relocated not regenerated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2022333443733086625)  2026-02-13T15:34Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"True. But what about the other supporting actors - not the usual [--] main ones @patmurphybbc Ep 1&2 the head copper brummie as yow loik @patmurphybbc Ep 1&2 the head copper brummie as yow loik"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2022333773300605373)  2026-02-13T15:35Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"I know diddledy squat about winter sports but I think I can suss out a good pundit when I hear one. And @LizYarnold is excellent - explains the technicalities with clarity & verve. And her authority as a double gold medallist establishes her credentials @BBCSport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2023319658586341482)  2026-02-16T08:52Z 36.9K followers, 19.1K engagements


"Havent covered a Man Utd game for yrs. @patmurphybbc @NFFC It looks a lot less pathetic than the faceless US consortia that own teams members of which wouldn't have a clue what the names of the players were as they came off the pitch. Stick to focusing on Man Utd like a good BBC lackey. #NFFC @patmurphybbc @NFFC It looks a lot less pathetic than the faceless US consortia that own teams members of which wouldn't have a clue what the names of the players were as they came off the pitch. Stick to focusing on Man Utd like a good BBC lackey. #NFFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2023343389375185271)  2026-02-16T10:27Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"If you want to indulge i whatabouteryfine - but I have zero time for Man Utds owners. @patmurphybbc @NFFC It looks a lot less pathetic than the faceless US consortia that own teams members of which wouldn't have a clue what the names of the players were as they came off the pitch. Stick to focusing on Man Utd like a good BBC lackey. #NFFC @patmurphybbc @NFFC It looks a lot less pathetic than the faceless US consortia that own teams members of which wouldn't have a clue what the names of the players were as they came off the pitch. Stick to focusing on Man Utd like a good BBC lackey. #NFFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2023347695927382261)  2026-02-16T10:44Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Very kind of youTim. We all found it a fascinating insight into the stresses of playing sport for a living. And no shortage of humour @bromsgrove_arts @patmurphybbc An absolute joy to do this show at Fairfield with @patmurphybbc - thank you SO much @bromsgrove_arts. Pat you were superb @bromsgrove_arts @patmurphybbc An absolute joy to do this show at Fairfield with @patmurphybbc - thank you SO much @bromsgrove_arts. Pat you were superb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1978750445825802292)  2025-10-16T09:10Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"Altho not at their best @Coventry_City impressed with their positive attitude after going [--] up on the hour. No game management for them as they swept forward in exhilarating fashion. No wonder theyve scored so many goals. And a 5th consecutive clean sheet. Happy days here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1979579934927732751)  2025-10-18T16:06Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"Just [--] goals conceded in [--] Lge games by @Coventry_City as important as the [--] theyve scored. The keeper & the back [--] have started every match. Getting the pts without the injured Rudoni impressive. Simms a great chaser of lost causes as impact sub"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1979581775912288599)  2025-10-18T16:14Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"Much respect to @NFFC Ryan Yates for accepting responsibility to deal with multiple interviews after AngeP sacking. How many others wouldve headed for the hills in such circs But Yates has been at the club since he was [--] & behaved like a professional"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1979669640231137345)  2025-10-18T22:03Z 35K followers, 55.6K engagements


"I can think of many club captains who would do a runner in such circs. Yates genuinely loves the club & has willingly fronted up to represent publicly @NFFC long before he got the title. He will be feeling these farcical developments keenly. @patmurphybbc @NFFC He's Club Captain that's why @patmurphybbc @NFFC He's Club Captain that's why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1979842852021797032)  2025-10-19T09:31Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"I like the verve & boldness in this @Coventry_City team. While others tediously worship the great god possessionwith the back [--] & gk rolling the ball around aimlessly this lot are progressive swift & try the wonder pass. Why not Theyre in the entertainment business. @patmurphybbc @Coventry_City Happy days indeed Pat & glad you had the chance to watch us in a game we had to grind out rather than steamroller. New & nervy feeling for us to be leading the pack at this stage (or any stage) of the season. Crucially though our manager has much experience in that regard #pusb @patmurphybbc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1979867482757419402)  2025-10-19T11:09Z 35K followers, 14.6K engagements


"Youre not going a gold star interview so soon after the news. Yates did stacks of interviews in quick succession because he felt it the right thing to do. Not many modern footballers would bother to front up. You should try squeezing quotes out of them at such times. @patmurphybbc @NFFC Problem is Pat from what I saw on MOTD he just rolled out every football cliche going after a managerial sacking Just said what every other player says after theyve collectively lost a fella his job. https://t.co/bcLnBTYowr @patmurphybbc @NFFC Problem is Pat from what I saw on MOTD he just rolled out every"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1979873220330487949)  2025-10-19T11:32Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Dyche as smart a move by @NFFC as daft as appointing AngeP. The new man will have them defending deeply & counter-attacking swiftly in the manner of Nuno. Will improve defending set pieces & woe betide anyone who doesnt work hard. Dyche also inherits some fine players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1980571801886572943)  2025-10-21T09:48Z 35K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Dyche is a savvy media performer. Hell be sharp enough to mention the Clough/Taylor years when he was at @NFFC as a youngster plus the experiences there of Stone & Woan. Looks like a good fit to me. Dyche will respect the club & fans. @patmurphybbc @NFFC He might talk about his current club rather than endlessly banging on about his past record as well. @patmurphybbc @NFFC He might talk about his current club rather than endlessly banging on about his past record as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1980610088021774438)  2025-10-21T12:20Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"Ive known Scyld Berry since he was A.S.I. Berry in the Observer in the 1970s. Hes always been an agreeable quirky cove & his latest book is a career best. Cricket has changed remarkably over Scylds career but his sane unbiased assessments still resonate. Well played sir"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1980621538396164137)  2025-10-21T13:05Z 35K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Excellent. Thats why that @NFFC side was so attractive. Hope Dyche keeps debunking the IPad brigade in the technical areas. Footballs a simple game. Just about everything Dyche said in his first presser today impressed me. But this for me was the ultimate mic drop moment. #nffc https://t.co/yTBgJ47BDx Just about everything Dyche said in his first presser today impressed me. But this for me was the ultimate mic drop moment. #nffc https://t.co/yTBgJ47BDx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1981267825994993819)  2025-10-23T07:53Z 35K followers, 42.6K engagements


"That was exhilarating from @stokecity today. Variety pace aggression with Tchamadeu outstanding at right wing back. When we did we last hear the fans chant We want [--] Nicely set up for @Coventry_City here next Saturday - dont think itll be goalless"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1984673870201205196)  2025-11-01T17:28Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"I think Rob Green is an excellent summariser on @5liveSport football commentaries. Trenchant informed articulate calls it as he sees it. Goalkeepers often speak well on the game theyre not conformist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1984709662214873590)  2025-11-01T19:50Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"Believe its called playing thro the high press.aka faffing in and around your own penalty area not knowing what to do next with the ball. The bane of modern football. Yday in the PL Villa Tottenham & Leeds conceded silly goals thro this obsession with possession"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1984945734303588784)  2025-11-02T11:28Z 34.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Quite so. Theyre not all Baresis or Maldinis. Yday at Stoke the home gk nearly caught Bristol City napping with a [--] yd boot upfield having spotted a one on one deep in their half. Almost worked. Other gks wouldve opted for the tedious [--] yd square passing with his defenders @patmurphybbc Sometimes nothing wrong with this to clear the box Pat https://t.co/HhA9gwXrsZ @patmurphybbc Sometimes nothing wrong with this to clear the box Pat https://t.co/HhA9gwXrsZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1984969079438840204)  2025-11-02T13:01Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"Nothing in Vitor Pereiras managerial career suggested stability or a coherent strategist so why did @Wolves give him a 3yr contract just [--] wks ago As daft as the G.ONeil farce last yr. VP a very pleasant man but on shifting sands when key players not replaced soon enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1984990675201400995)  2025-11-02T14:27Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"Quite so. If you get the ball into the oppositions half you have far less chance of conceding a goal than when the technical limitations of the gk & defenders are laid bare as they tap it around in the final third. @patmurphybbc Yes it's an odd obsession. For me the object of the defence is to effectively get the ball out of scoring range. If the passing route isn't on then other options need to be used. Certainly beats conceding yet another embarrassing goal. @patmurphybbc Yes it's an odd obsession. For me the object of the defence is to effectively get the ball out of scoring range. If the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1985005579807412388)  2025-11-02T15:26Z 35K followers, [----] engagements


"Appreciate this may not age well but I reckon @englandcricket have a great chance of winning back the Ashes. The much-vaunted Oz bowlers went for [----] runs per over in [--] & they must be attacked again. Stokes has to remain fit & Archer. Be bold in Perth v injury-hit Oz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1990361819568128195)  2025-11-17T10:10Z 37K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Particularly agree with last point but expect Brook & Smith to have learned from the failure to nail down victory v India at the Oval. Duckett could be a Warner Brooks a generational talent & the squad doesnt have the usual fatalism v Oz. Then theres the peerless Root @patmurphybbc @englandcricket Agree Pat but I think we need more than that. Wood to remain fit Brook to engage his brain catch catches not give away a test as usual and overall play the match as it requires - the thats the way we play mantra is not for highly paid professionals 🤞🤞 @patmurphybbc @englandcricket Agree Pat but I"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1990816669359288572)  2025-11-18T16:17Z 37.1K followers, 17.2K engagements


"A beautiful loving read. Rachel sounds such fun. Read everything she wrote for @observer Rachel in print: https://t.co/n8BV3CMS8r Rachel in print: https://t.co/n8BV3CMS8r"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1990819357354504344)  2025-11-18T16:28Z 37K followers, 37.3K engagements


"Just done my last report for @5liveSport ending [--] yrs at the Beeb & [--] in the Sports Dept. My decision. Will remain on this platform fulminating & eulogising in equal measure. Thanks for listening & ( usually) the supportive feedback"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992293819006763511)  2025-11-22T18:07Z 37K followers, 1.5M engagements


"DM me if you wish @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Do you have an agent or similar so I can get in touch @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Do you have an agent or similar so I can get in touch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992367361249419704)  2025-11-22T22:59Z 37K followers, 40.4K engagements


"I should announce my retirement more often. First time Ive come away from a football ground with some vino collapso. Decent gesture from @Wolves and Rob Edwards. Now wheres that corkscrew @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Congratulations on an incredible career Pat. Enjoy your retirement 👏🍷 https://t.co/djGY1sYkWG @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Congratulations on an incredible career Pat. Enjoy your retirement 👏🍷 https://t.co/djGY1sYkWG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992568551883104677)  2025-11-23T12:18Z 37K followers, 139.6K engagements


"ThanksJohn. Always enjoyed our genial jousts @patmurphybbc @Wolves It's been a long way from our day's working on BBC Midlands Today I'm going to miss your one-liners in the pressroom Pat enjoy your retirement fella 🍻 (John Cherry) @patmurphybbc @Wolves It's been a long way from our day's working on BBC Midlands Today I'm going to miss your one-liners in the pressroom Pat enjoy your retirement fella 🍻 (John Cherry)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992573173691514935)  2025-11-23T12:37Z 37K followers, 10.5K engagements


"I dont play golfAndrew @patmurphybbc @Wolves Probably a screw top from Aldi pat enjoy your retirement on the golf course @patmurphybbc @Wolves Probably a screw top from Aldi pat enjoy your retirement on the golf course"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992590813239644612)  2025-11-23T13:47Z 37K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Thats very kind of youAndy. Handy not being a supporter of any club made it easier to be dispassionate & call out the frauds & charlatans that still populate the football world. But nothing beats the communality of genuine supporters. Like yourself I heard the emotion in your voice Pat. In an era when the word legend is over-used you are one of the few in that category. For over [--] years you have covered our game with passion accuracy and sincerity. Well done Pat - the nation owes you a round of applause. 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻 I heard the emotion in your voice Pat. In an era when the word legend is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992610434646695945)  2025-11-23T15:05Z 37K followers, 26.9K engagements


"I dont support any club. Made the job easier. @patmurphybbc I thought you were a Veela fan @patmurphybbc I thought you were a Veela fan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992610838549852555)  2025-11-23T15:06Z 37K followers, 21K engagements


"Never @patmurphybbc yet @patmurphybbc yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992619476991492596)  2025-11-23T15:41Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Great to hear from youAntony. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Congratulations on a wonderful career Pat. Very fortunate to have worked with you during my time at [--] Live after listening to you for many years. Enjoy your retirement @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Congratulations on a wonderful career Pat. Very fortunate to have worked with you during my time at [--] Live after listening to you for many years. Enjoy your retirement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992619687730086164)  2025-11-23T15:42Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Thanks Nick @patmurphybbc Wish you well Pat . We may not always have seen eye to eye but you were a real pro and I admired and respected your work . Best Nick @patmurphybbc Wish you well Pat . We may not always have seen eye to eye but you were a real pro and I admired and respected your work . Best Nick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992619753920458984)  2025-11-23T15:42Z 37K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Appreciate that Peter. @patmurphybbc Thank you for everything Pat. You are one reporter Ive always trusted. @patmurphybbc Thank you for everything Pat. You are one reporter Ive always trusted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992620177603936621)  2025-11-23T15:44Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"They knew how to look after their team in those daysClaire Glad we got you out of there. best wishes. Thanks. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Wishing you all the very best Pat one of the great broadcasters and I will never forget your kindness in SA in [--] ensuring I didnt stay at the talkSPORT chosen hotel 🤣 @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Wishing you all the very best Pat one of the great broadcasters and I will never forget your kindness in SA in [--] ensuring I didnt stay at the talkSPORT chosen hotel 🤣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992621305275863453)  2025-11-23T15:48Z 37K followers, 11.5K engagements


"CheersMike. Good luck to you @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Congratulations on amazing innings Pat. One of those instantly recognisable voices always knowing you were in good hands. Having read the book I know what Sports Report means to you. Go well. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Congratulations on amazing innings Pat. One of those instantly recognisable voices always knowing you were in good hands. Having read the book I know what Sports Report means to you. Go well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992632609432895967)  2025-11-23T16:33Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Thats very kind of you Stan. The sport itself is always more important than any reporter. We are mere bystanders making random jottingstrying to get a handle on the various dramas. Always enjoyed interviewing you. I heard your last words today Pat and as expected they weren't about you or a quite mind boggling [--] years they were finishing your match report and rather humbly signning off. A mark of the man and pro. I've heard your voice as a kid an apprentice a pro a pundit and fan I heard your last words today Pat and as expected they weren't about you or a quite mind boggling [--] years they"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992636063731659070)  2025-11-23T16:47Z 37K followers, 64K engagements


"Havent a clue. The worlds my lobster @patmurphybbc Pat - who will you go to watch on Saturdays (or Fridays Sundays and Mondays 🤦♂) now youre free to choose your games Or share the love across all your beloved Midlands teams @patmurphybbc Pat - who will you go to watch on Saturdays (or Fridays Sundays and Mondays 🤦♂) now youre free to choose your games Or share the love across all your beloved Midlands teams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992644034989326846)  2025-11-23T17:18Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Enjoyed your company too Steve. Talked a fair amount of politics too Thanks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992647733727957373)  2025-11-23T17:33Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"That was when I was going through my Peter Osgood phase @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Remember playing Sunday morning football against you in late sixties/early seventies @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Remember playing Sunday morning football against you in late sixties/early seventies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992649222101794997)  2025-11-23T17:39Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Great workAndy. Now I can obsess about my choice of words & faulty syntax👍👍 Pat's last report is on BBC Sounds but also saved for posterity here https://t.co/peBjb0jWp4 Pat's last report is on BBC Sounds but also saved for posterity here https://t.co/peBjb0jWp4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992654808965431501)  2025-11-23T18:01Z 37K followers, 21.7K engagements


"Brenks is currently appearing in the starring role in his latest am-dram production of Pot to Kettle but my friends savvy at ascribing characteristics to others that he displays in abundance. Love the ageing thespian really enjoyed debating with him thro to many a dawn. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Murph contrary bugger stubborn opinionated passionate often wrong. A truly great reporter who never let any of those attributes cloud his wonderful erudite dispatches. Superb he managed a Dickens reference on his final afternoon. Privilege to have him as a friend. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Murph"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992673382421143949)  2025-11-23T19:15Z 37K followers, 14.3K engagements


"And coming back at youPaul. Ive now got time for that much-delayed lunch @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Wow - best of the best. Loved listening to you Pat and loved working with you. More than that have always enjoyed your company. A top man @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Wow - best of the best. Loved listening to you Pat and loved working with you. More than that have always enjoyed your company. A top man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992706328234749969)  2025-11-23T21:26Z 37K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Top manMatt. I remember you hobbling around Oz that tour with a gammy knee determined to get me on air whatever the circumstances. Shant forget that @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Thanks for the memories Pat. And the education the friendship the gossip the fun and the support over almost [--] years. Here we are in Hobart [----] filing news of England finally winning a match on that 2006/7 Ashes tour. https://t.co/d4zcUJjaFG @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Thanks for the memories Pat. And the education the friendship the gossip the fun and the support over almost [--] years. Here we are in Hobart [----] filing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992872542215020744)  2025-11-24T08:26Z 37K followers, 11.3K engagements


"And the same to you Colin. Definitely one of the better press officers of my time and a very talented writer. See you somewhere. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Pat very best wishes to you. What an innings. You are one of the best most talented erudite and trenchant in the industry - doubt we will see someone of your like again. Have always enjoyed your company. To your good health @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Pat very best wishes to you. What an innings. You are one of the best most talented erudite and trenchant in the industry - doubt we will see someone of your like again. Have always enjoyed your"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992906051944132657)  2025-11-24T10:40Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Heres an insight into the glamour of my final day on @5liveSport at @Wolves whenamid the gathering gloom I scrawled my Sports Report piecedelivered it then hot footed downstairs to interview Rob Edwards. My handwriting has deffo deteriorated down the decades"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992936164525838462)  2025-11-24T12:39Z 37K followers, 16.5K engagements


"CheersJohn. Weve scraped hulls in many post-match dramashavent we Got your private message. Greatly appreciated. Look after yourself. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport @Wolves You wont be surprised Pat to know Im late getting this news. Its quite sad the end of another part of my era but out of that Murphy scrawl came another good match report before you closed the door. Great innings pal. Ive sent what I really think in a private message. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport @Wolves You wont be surprised Pat to know Im late getting this news. Its quite sad the end of another part of my era but out of that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1992955100911001697)  2025-11-24T13:54Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Cheers Carlton. Hope youre well @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Enjoy retirement my friend 👏👏👏 @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Enjoy retirement my friend 👏👏👏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993031649827995908)  2025-11-24T18:59Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Much appreciatedJohn. Your love for radio is valued by us in the trenches. Ill even forgive you the hyperbolic assessment of myself Best wishes. I love listening to the radio. it has been a wonderful soundtrack to my life and football. It still is and always will be. The BBC said goodbye to a true legend and national treasure when Pat Murphy departed on Saturday https://t.co/9GD45MRM5o I love listening to the radio. it has been a wonderful soundtrack to my life and football. It still is and always will be. The BBC said goodbye to a true legend and national treasure when Pat Murphy departed on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993239035310149927)  2025-11-25T08:43Z 37K followers, 14.9K engagements


"Open to offers @patmurphybbc Is there going to be a Pats Podcast Weekly Monthly at some point I wonder @patmurphybbc Is there going to be a Pats Podcast Weekly Monthly at some point I wonder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993256445455089797)  2025-11-25T09:52Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you. I await suitorsif theyre out there @patmurphybbc That would be great Pat I'm sure it'd cover a large number of sports & subjects 🤞🏻 @patmurphybbc That would be great Pat I'm sure it'd cover a large number of sports & subjects 🤞🏻"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993260081933111692)  2025-11-25T10:06Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Heres how to ease yourself into retirement. My ageing vintner @richard_ev14788 pouring the champers as we discuss sporting matters #paques #evertonswines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993406440715727133)  2025-11-25T19:48Z 37K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Exhilarating. A manager & squad with something to prove. Love their attitude. If you score [--] then well score [--]. Good luck to them @Coventry_City @patmurphybbc @richard_ev14788 Voice of football and the midlands what do you think of the Sky Blues this season Pat @patmurphybbc @richard_ev14788 Voice of football and the midlands what do you think of the Sky Blues this season Pat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993612639604220226)  2025-11-26T09:27Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Never been asked. In the ideal world Pat would be a regular contributor to #MNC @5liveSport @markchapman @chris_sutton73 In the ideal world Pat would be a regular contributor to #MNC @5liveSport @markchapman @chris_sutton73"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993626265342169287)  2025-11-26T10:21Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Noticed that. So they should be with that squad. Sticky start wasnt it @patmurphybbc @Coventry_City Really attractive attacking footballthey're almost certain to finish top twobut @ITFC are coming Pat. @patmurphybbc @Coventry_City Really attractive attacking footballthey're almost certain to finish top twobut @ITFC are coming Pat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993626518858383402)  2025-11-26T10:22Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Wrong. Solely my decision to retire. @patmurphybbc Sad to hear BBC are retiring you off to be replaced by a shrill female pundit etc. You are the last link to the Peter Jones glory days of BBC radio. But Alan Green git the same treatment so no one's safe . @patmurphybbc Sad to hear BBC are retiring you off to be replaced by a shrill female pundit etc. You are the last link to the Peter Jones glory days of BBC radio. But Alan Green git the same treatment so no one's safe "  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993635514650349822)  2025-11-26T10:58Z 37K followers, 39.4K engagements


"So I shant be - ever. @patmurphybbc Motty was on Talksport a week after his retirement @patmurphybbc Motty was on Talksport a week after his retirement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993668766962794911)  2025-11-26T13:10Z 37K followers, 40.9K engagements


"Why would I be interested @patmurphybbc It's very shouty and a bit laddishnot for you Pat. Although not as bad as the Friday night version which is just ex players "bants". @patmurphybbc It's very shouty and a bit laddishnot for you Pat. Although not as bad as the Friday night version which is just ex players "bants""  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993680376443613368)  2025-11-26T13:56Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you for thatNeil. Much appreciated. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport All the very best Pat. The ageless soundtrack to my childhood adolescence and adulthood. You will always be the voice of Warwickshire - and also the pen. The Greatest Season is a brilliant tribute to a glorious Bears era. An outstanding journalist who will be much missed. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport All the very best Pat. The ageless soundtrack to my childhood adolescence and adulthood. You will always be the voice of Warwickshire - and also the pen. The Greatest Season is a brilliant tribute to a glorious Bears era. An"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993688734907158843)  2025-11-26T14:30Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"No. @patmurphybbc TMS though @patmurphybbc TMS though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993688852280623351)  2025-11-26T14:30Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"You were always the star of the press boxMelissa Shant forget your cheerful presence. Thanks for everything @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Wow Pat I cant believe youre retiring youll be missed at Stoke. Thanks for the many years of keeping me busy with tech issues on the media bench. Enjoy retirement 💙 @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Wow Pat I cant believe youre retiring youll be missed at Stoke. Thanks for the many years of keeping me busy with tech issues on the media bench. Enjoy retirement 💙"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993770644610351300)  2025-11-26T19:55Z 37K followers, 10.1K engagements


"My decisionas I made clear in my tweet of Saturday night. Didnt you see it @patmurphybbc May I ask is this forced retirement or your desicion. Hopefully the latter 😁 @patmurphybbc May I ask is this forced retirement or your desicion. Hopefully the latter 😁"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993801559743058422)  2025-11-26T21:58Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"That was a memorable occasion. I first interviewed Mike in [----] when he was Englands captain & he remained unfailingly helpful. The best interviewee from my career. All the very best for your retirement @patmurphybbc well always have Norwich Such a brilliant evening with you and Mike Brearley. 👏 https://t.co/bV6qPZcfY0 All the very best for your retirement @patmurphybbc well always have Norwich Such a brilliant evening with you and Mike Brearley. 👏 https://t.co/bV6qPZcfY0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993957969437077846)  2025-11-27T08:20Z 37K followers, 12.2K engagements


"@tomshawphoto has been a brilliant snapper with @ECB_cricket for yrs but now hes brought out a coffee table book with a differencelooking at grassroots cricket. Portrait of Cricket can be obtained on Toms website. Highly recommended"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993972511919214592)  2025-11-27T09:17Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"From Tom Shaws brilliant new coffee table book on grassroots cricket. Available on his website Highly recommended. A photo collage with a difference from a snapper whos followed @ECB_cricket all over the world for yrs. http://www.tomshawphotography.com http://www.tomshawphotography.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993979212596683056)  2025-11-27T09:44Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"I have - and agree with you. @patmurphybbc @ECB_cricket Have you read Harry Pearson's "Slipless in Settle" Pat A wonderfully funny trawl around northern league cricket. @patmurphybbc @ECB_cricket Have you read Harry Pearson's "Slipless in Settle" Pat A wonderfully funny trawl around northern league cricket"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1993991840215740919)  2025-11-27T10:34Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"More dreadful handwriting from me at a match for @5Live with the clock ticking insistently. I only ever scripted one piece a game - the [--] secs for Sports Report. Always tried to get that one bang on. Then Id scarper downstairslooking for an interview. Preferably before 5.30"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1994041736058843389)  2025-11-27T13:52Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Just caught up with your messageChris. Very kind of you appreciated. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Best wishes Pat. Ive always admired your broadcasting. Always there. Elegantly written and delivered; warm and direct. @patmurphybbc @5liveSport Best wishes Pat. Ive always admired your broadcasting. Always there. Elegantly written and delivered; warm and direct"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1995535403982459057)  2025-12-01T16:48Z 37K followers, 11.9K engagements


"A question as old as timeRob @patmurphybbc What does the future hold pat. @patmurphybbc What does the future hold pat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1995605891023077617)  2025-12-01T21:28Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Robin Smith was deservedly one of the most popular England players in my time. Stood to-to- toe with the fastest bowlerswith a ferocious square cut. Ideal team man with impeccable manners. Robin had time for everyone. Very sad. RIP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1995837101557031014)  2025-12-02T12:47Z 37K followers, 17K engagements


"Robin Smith loved to partyespecially on tour but not at the expense of his cricket. A devoted practiser brilliant team man loved by his team-mates. For a time he stood out in a mundane England team. Fearlesspugnacious highly respected by opposition fast bowlers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1995869875714359426)  2025-12-02T14:57Z 37K followers, 20.3K engagements


"And the visitors havent won here in [--] yrs whenfor most of that periodthey werent in the same division. Time to retire back to winning ways and made no mistake from the spot. Time to retire back to winning ways and made no mistake from the spot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1995925723727425929)  2025-12-02T18:39Z 37K followers, 17.7K engagements


"I never take notice of stats like that. The match is played this week not in the past. @patmurphybbc @englandcricket What's England's record at Brisbane @patmurphybbc @englandcricket What's England's record at Brisbane"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996201411311530131)  2025-12-03T12:54Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Anyone who scores [---] opening the batting in his 2nd Ashes Test aged [--] is a special talent & Joe Root has become a great player over the next [--] yrs. Since giving up the captaincy hes developed even further. Still classical but now a dashing improviser"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996536615389495664)  2025-12-04T11:06Z 37K followers, 12.2K engagements


"Therell be a lot of recency talk now about Joe Root being Englands GOAT - a worthless topic imo as so much changes about the game down the decades. But fwiw my greatest [--] Test batsmen for England are Hobbs Hammond Hutton Gooch (1990-94) and Root"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996564723282674055)  2025-12-04T12:58Z 37K followers, 34.3K engagements


"Gooch was majestic when captain. Carried the side. His unbeaten [---] plus at Headingley [----] v West Indies was a wonderful effort. So was his century the following yr on the same ground v Pakistan. IMO Gooch faced better bowlers during that period. @patmurphybbc I think I'd Cook over Gooch but good list :-) @patmurphybbc I think I'd Cook over Gooch but good list :-)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996566156774453410)  2025-12-04T13:04Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Read some cricket history. Test matches didnt begin in your time. @patmurphybbc KP Thorpe Gower Maybe they all get in the top [--] so yes thats a fair enough top [--]. @patmurphybbc KP Thorpe Gower Maybe they all get in the top [--] so yes thats a fair enough top 5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996601793199939889)  2025-12-04T15:25Z 37K followers, 10.9K engagements


"Well said. Love it when recently retired Test players become experts on cricket history baldly stating that one of their former team-mates is the GOAT. They wouldnt know their Sutcliffe from their Compton. @patmurphybbc You really cant compare players from utterly different eras of the game which started in [----]. Well you can but you cant rank them and certainly the whole GOAT thing is utterly flawed. Favourite is fine - mines the boy Gower. But greatest Nah @patmurphybbc You really cant compare players from utterly different eras of the game which started in [----]. Well you can but you cant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996602633138618561)  2025-12-04T15:28Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Never said he was superior to Root. @patmurphybbc Can't include Gooch [--] years only. Either his career or not at all. He was a great batter but Root consistently at a different level. @patmurphybbc Can't include Gooch [--] years only. Either his career or not at all. He was a great batter but Root consistently at a different level"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996604329755656298)  2025-12-04T15:35Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Well he did make a wonderful first Test century v the WI in [----] & then stacks of runs in the [----] Ashes series. Hardly a duffer before [--] but then his batting took on a different dimension. @patmurphybbc Is it fair to just consider gooch in a [--] year period @patmurphybbc Is it fair to just consider gooch in a [--] year period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996605818037207175)  2025-12-04T15:41Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"No order. Just picked my top [--] across the decades. Cant pick a GOAT. Waste of time. @patmurphybbc I've only seen Root and Gooch Pat. The [---] and [---] in the same match from Gooch against India the best I've seen in one game. What order wd you have them in @patmurphybbc I've only seen Root and Gooch Pat. The [---] and [---] in the same match from Gooch against India the best I've seen in one game. What order wd you have them in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996606078113427487)  2025-12-04T15:42Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Thats a fair call. And he won Test matches by playing some remarkable innings at speed. He played the way Bazball should be played - aggression with tactical brains. @patmurphybbc Pieterson. Made non cricket lovers love cricket for 5-6 years. @patmurphybbc Pieterson. Made non cricket lovers love cricket for 5-6 years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996632427700298095)  2025-12-04T17:27Z 37K followers, 47.6K engagements


"Correction - he was [--] when he played his last Test. But in his prime he was a colossus easily the most significant & outstanding cricketer of his time. @patmurphybbc You have to wonder at the standards at the time of WG - who played cricket until the age of [--] @patmurphybbc You have to wonder at the standards at the time of WG - who played cricket until the age of 46"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1996873635731259615)  2025-12-05T09:25Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Reasons to be cheerful part [--]. there arent any. Except Englands players might beat the Aussies at golf. Most galling aspect about the Gabba thrashing was that [--] of the [--] Oz front-line bowlers werent playing #Ashes2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/1997625081250627825)  2025-12-07T11:11Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"Lovely man Arthur. On retiring he became a postman loving the fresh air. He & his wife would enjoy just one cocktail every evening at [--] oclock sharp. I happily joined them once. You would never have known Arthur scored a hundred on his England debut. Wonderful close fielder. @patmurphybbc @englandcricket An avid autograph collector in my youth I secured his signature at Trent Bridge - Not for Arthur a hurried illegible squiggle with a biro he produced his own fountain pen from his blazer pocket & signed C A Milton as if writing a cheque a touch of class & a true gent @patmurphybbc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2000964632950006072)  2025-12-16T16:21Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"My optimistic Ashes forecast on 17/11 withered on the vine depressingly early. What particularly irks is that the Aussies are still not at full strength after [--] Tests & that theyre not a vintage group. Shouldve been a closer contest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2001970447290859940)  2025-12-19T10:58Z 37K followers, 39.1K engagements


"Robbo was the best @NFFC player Ive seen. Orchestrated attacks like a brilliant midfield player from the left wing. Immaculate first touch a shuffle of the shoulder & he was off. Wonderful outlet for a counter-attacking side. Never hid. Humblegenial. Great man. We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and dear friend John Robertson. A true great of our Club and a double European Cup winner Johns unrivalled talent humility and unwavering devotion to Nottingham Forest will never ever be forgotten. Our https://t.co/oE2dyDmQyu We are heartbroken to announce the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2004487043527631242)  2025-12-26T09:38Z 37K followers, 15.7K engagements


"I reckon @AVFCOfficial have [--] pivotal games the rest of this season. Two in a row this month - v Chelsea & Arsenal - then the last [--] in May home to Liverpool & away to Man City. By mid-Jan in [--] the force was with them. Dont bet against them as Ron Saunders warned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2004851950844871007)  2025-12-27T09:48Z 37K followers, 21.1K engagements


"This is a remarkable account of the kindness of strangers how the village of Ombersley embraced a teenager fleeing from the horrors of Ukraine. Sue Johns & her husband Rick are an example to us all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2006718217398423693)  2026-01-01T13:24Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"More than [--] yrs ago I compiled a polemical feature for the Saturday Sports show on Radio [--] about the lack of black football managers focussing on Brendon Batson missing out on the Cambridge Utd job despite being a standout candidate. Good luck to Liam Rosenior. Standard bearer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2008624980435550525)  2026-01-06T19:41Z 37K followers, 25.3K engagements


"Didnt say he was @patmurphybbc Is he Agreed that the proportion of black managers is a fraction of the proportion of black players even allowing say [--] years for them to filter through. But Rosenior is hardly the first. @patmurphybbc Is he Agreed that the proportion of black managers is a fraction of the proportion of black players even allowing say [--] years for them to filter through. But Rosenior is hardly the first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2008664184935117227)  2026-01-06T22:17Z 37K followers, [----] engagements


"If only the @ECB_cricket hierarchy had planned the cricket part of the Ashes tour with the same precision as the Noosa jolly If you fail to prepare prepare to fail as Graham Gooch used to say"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2009202135381217297)  2026-01-08T09:54Z 37K followers, 11.1K engagements


"In common with many my optimism was misplaced before a ball was bowled in the Ashes series. Roots enduring excellence Bethells brilliant century Tongues knack of taking wickets - & thats it. And Oz never at full strength ☹☹"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2009202897687597274)  2026-01-08T09:57Z 37K followers, 16.3K engagements


"Shares in Oliver Glasner will surely have slumped after today. Early on he was chuntering visibly about his @CPFC players unable to rouse them. But @thesilkmen were absolutely brilliant. History makers. Cockles of the heart truly warmed. What a story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2010025783725785591)  2026-01-10T16:27Z 36.9K followers, 11.6K engagements


"A stellar man. Never forgot where he came from. A rarity - manager who respected all those in my trade until he was ever let down. Began with a clean slate no agenda. As the son of a sports journalist Graham always tried to help. Returned phone calls as a matter of principle. A honourable man who five days after refereeing Lincoln City when he was manager called me on the phone. He complimented me on my performance and wished me every success. A real boost to my career A honourable man who five days after refereeing Lincoln City when he was manager called me on the phone. He complimented me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2011162006515253264)  2026-01-13T19:42Z 36.9K followers, 62K engagements


"RIP Eddie McCreadie. The toughest of nuts who rarely cracked. Implacable full back loved giving wingers gravel rash. One of the hard-nosed @ChelseaFC defenders who helped them lose its Southern softies tag in the early 70s to win [--] trophies. Even Leeds players were wary of him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2011182096245575809)  2026-01-13T21:02Z 36.9K followers, 18K engagements


"Now that was a brilliant strip. Devoid of branding tat. The [----] FA Cup-winning squad. Hearing the sad news that Eddie McCreadie has passed away. Another hero from my childhood has left us. Sad day 😢 #Hutchinson 🙏 #Osgood🙏 #Bonetti 🙏 #McCreadie 🙏 #Hinton 🙏 #Dempsey 🙏 #Baldwin 🙏 #Houseman🙏 #Weller 🙏 #Hollins🙏 https://t.co/QtwYLQdu4J Hearing the sad news that Eddie McCreadie has passed away. Another hero from my childhood has left us. Sad day 😢 #Hutchinson 🙏 #Osgood🙏 #Bonetti 🙏 #McCreadie 🙏 #Hinton 🙏 #Dempsey 🙏 #Baldwin 🙏 #Houseman🙏 #Weller 🙏 #Hollins🙏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2011190632438448307)  2026-01-13T21:36Z 36.9K followers, 11.8K engagements


"Two examples of Norman Giffords ability to motivate himself on the cricket field when nothing was happening. Opposition players loved to wind him up. From my book The Spinners Turn published in [----]. Giffy was a great help in compiling the research. A great warm- hearted man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2014074054529941938)  2026-01-21T20:34Z 36.9K followers, 22.1K engagements


"Bloke called Underwood had something to do with that. How about Giffys [----] first- class wickets @paulwhitmore98 @patmurphybbc @WorcsCCC @WarwickshireCCC Only [--] tests in [--] years. @paulwhitmore98 @patmurphybbc @WorcsCCC @WarwickshireCCC Only [--] tests in [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2014074756241273047)  2026-01-21T20:36Z 36.9K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Played [--] xODI s in Sharjah at the age of [--]. Took [---] x 1st class wkts for @WarwickshireCCC in [----] season at the age of [--]. Serious spin bowler only eclipsed by Underwood. @patmurphybbc Didnt he get a recall to the England team at a late age @patmurphybbc Didnt he get a recall to the England team at a late age"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2014075820654940483)  2026-01-21T20:41Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Another lovely story about Norman Gifford from my book The Spinners Turn - this one from Derek Underwood about the 1972/3 tour of India & Pakistan. No rivalry between these [--] spinners. Giffy was a great team man. RIP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/2014267768523174074)  2026-01-22T09:23Z 36.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Deep breaths all you middle-aged fans of Debbie Harry.Tonight on BBC4 at 10.50profile of Blondie.Repeatbut do you care Who was Madonna"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/310352182815883264)  2013-03-09T11:31Z 34.9K followers, [--] engagements


"2/2 Sats. No more cricket or interviews or transfer window stories. Thx for listening down the yrs and feedback . in all its variety"  
[X Link](https://x.com/patmurphybbc/status/914181344393121793)  2017-09-30T17:33Z 35K followers, [---] engagements

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