Eamon Martin Dunphy (born 3 August 1945) is a controversial Irish radio and TV personality and former professional football player. From 2004 to 2006 he presented the breakfast programme on Dublin's Newstalk 106 radio station, and then moved to RTÉ Radio 1, where he now presents a weekly programme. is the 215th day of the year (216th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... Soccer redirects here. ... For other uses, see Dublin (disambiguation). ... Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ; Irish for Radio and Television of Ireland) is the national publicly-funded broadcaster of Ireland. ...

Career

Football

Dunphy grew up in the northside Dublin suburb of Drumcondra. A promising footballer, he left Dublin while still a teenager to join Manchester United F.C. as an apprentice. Dunphy did not break into the first team at United and subsequently played for York City, Millwall, Charlton Athletic and Reading. It was at Millwall that Dunphy made the most impact, he was considered an intelligent and skilful player in Millwall's midfield. Dunphy played 23 times for the Republic of Ireland and remains Millwall's most capped International player. Dunphy was a member of "The Class of '71" Millwall side that lost out on promotion to the old Division One, by just one point. On his return to Ireland, Dunphy took up a coaching position with St. Benildus College. In 1977, he accompanied John Giles back to Ireland to join Shamrock Rovers FC. Giles wanted to make the club Ireland's first full time professional club and hoped to make Rovers into a force in European football by developing talented young players, who would otherwise go to England, at home. Dunphy was originally intended to be in charge of youth development. However, despite an FAI Cup winners medal in 1978 (his only medal in senior football) and 2 appearances in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, Dunphy became disillusioned with the Irish game and dropped out of football altogether to concentrate on a career in journalism. Drumcondra (Irish: Droim Conrach) is a fashionable residential area on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. ... Manchester United Football Club are a world-famous English football club, based at the Old Trafford stadium in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and are one of the most popular sports clubs in the world, with over 50 million supporters worldwide. ... York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. ... Millwall Football Club are an English professional football team based at the New Den Stadium in Bermondsey, South East London. ... Charlton Athletic Football Club (also known as The Addicks) is a professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. ... Reading Football Club are an association football club, based in the English town of Reading, in Berkshire. ... It has been suggested that Cap (football) be merged into this article or section. ... St. ... Johnny Giles (born November 6, 1940 in Cabra, Republic of Ireland) was the all-round midfield general who was at the heart of the great Leeds United team of the 1960s and 1970s. ... Shamrock Rovers FC is a Irish football club playing in the Football League of Ireland. ... The FAI Cup is a knock-out football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland. ... The UEFA Cup Winners Cup (also known as the European Cup Winners Cup) was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. ...

Journalism

After retiring from football, Dunphy went into journalism, first writing on football for the Sunday Tribune and then contributing regular columns on both football and current events for the Sunday Independent. Most recently, Dunphy has been employed to write a column on football for the Daily Star's Irish edition. The Sunday Tribune is an broadsheet Irish Sunday newspaper published by Tribune Newspapers plc. ... The Sunday Independent is a broadsheet Sunday newspaper published in the Republic of Ireland by Independent News and Media plc. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Since the 1980s Dunphy has also written a number of books. His first and most widely praised book is Only a Game?: Diary of a Professional Footballer, which is an autobiographical account of his days playing for Millwall. Dunphy wrote a diary of his 1973-4 season which began well for him at second division Millwall but subsequently ended in disillusionment. He wrote a diary during the season, recording events from the dressing room. Following the phenomenal success of their album 'The Joshua Tree', he was commissioned by the rock band U2 to write the band's history. His book 'Unforgettable Fire - the story of U2' was published in 1988, although the band were not happy with some of its content. Dunphy has also written a biography of Manchester United legend Matt Busby and in 2002 ghostwrote the autobiography of Republic of Ireland and Manchester United footballing legend Roy Keane. This article is about the Irish rock band. ... Statue of Sir Matt Busby Sir Alexander Matthew Busby, CBE (26 May 1909 – 20 January 1994) was a Scottish football player and manager, most noted for his management of Manchester United F.C. during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. ... For other uses, see Ghostwriter (disambiguation). ... Cover of the first English edition of 1793 of Benjamin Franklins autobiography. ... Manchester United Football Club are a world-famous English football club, based at the Old Trafford stadium in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and are one of the most popular sports clubs in the world, with over 50 million supporters worldwide. ... Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971 in Mayfield, Cork City, Ireland) is an Irish former professional footballer and the current manager of English Premier League club Sunderland. ...

Broadcast

Since the mid 1980s, Dunphy has appeared as an analyst in RTÉ's football coverage. Since RTÉ acquired the rights to show English football, Dunphy has been a regular contributor to the The Premiership programme. After Roy Keane's departure from Manchester United in November 2005 he has since been known for constant criticism of the club, and in particular, Cristiano Ronaldo. Until an article on the 7th of December 2007 in which he has admitted to being wrong in his criticism. Radio Telefís Éireann[1] (RTÉ; IPA: ,  ) is the Public Service Broadcaster of the Republic of Ireland. ... The Premiership is RTÉs principal football (soccer) programme. ... Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH (pron. ...

He has also had a prominent radio career, and was the original host of the popular current affairs show The Last Word on Today FM. 100-102 Today FM, formerly called Radio Ireland, is Irelands only independent national commercial radio station (there are many other independent local commercial stations, however). ... 100-102 Today FM, formerly called Radio Ireland, is Irelands only independent national commercial radio station (there are many other independent local commercial stations, however). ...

In 2002, Dunphy became the first male host of the quiz show The Weakest Link, which aired on TV3, for just one series. In 2003, Dunphy was hired again by TV3 to host their new Friday night chat show, entitled The Dunphy Show. Pitted head-to-head with RTÉ's The Late Late Show, Dunphy's show lost the highly publicised "ratings war", and was cancelled before its original run was to conclude. Also see: 2002 (number). ... The Weakest Link (known as Weakest Link in many countries) is a television game show which first appeared in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 14 August 2000. ... TV3 Ireland is the sole commercial terrestrial television channel in the Republic of Ireland. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A talk show (U.S.) or chat show (Brit. ... The Dunphy Show, presented by Eamon Dunphy, has been cancelled by TV3 (Ireland) from 12 December 2003. ... Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ; Irish for Radio and Television of Ireland) is the national publicly-funded broadcaster of Ireland. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

In September 2004, Dunphy took over the Breakfast Show slot on the Dublin radio station NewsTalk 106 from David McWilliams. The show tried to court controversy and listeners in equal measure. He failed to attract the large listenership predicted, with only a few additional thousand tuning in. Attempts to attract disaffected morning listeners with controversial social commentators like Amanda Brunker failed to connect with listeners. In June 2006 Dunphy announced his intention to leave NewsTalk 106, citing an inability to sustain the demands of an early morning schedule. His decision to leave Newstalk coincided with the announcement that the station had won a national broadcasting licence. Subsequent to his departure from Newstalk 106 rumours circulated, confirmed by Dunphy in the Evening Herald, that he had been suffering a mystery illness for some time which had made keeping to an early morning schedule difficult. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... NewsTalk 106 is an Independent Local Radio station in Dublin, Ireland. ... For other persons named David McWilliams, see David McWilliams (disambiguation). ... Amanda Brunker (born Dublin, Ireland 1973) is a former Miss Ireland winner and current columnist for the Irish Sunday World newspaper. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... NewsTalk 106 is an Independent Local Radio station in Dublin, Ireland. ... NewsTalk 106 is an Independent Local Radio station in Dublin, Ireland. ...

In July 2006 RTÉ announced that Dunphy will present a new weekly programme as part of the new RTÉ Radio 1 autumn schedule. [1] Dunphy joined the digital age in 2006 as the first presenter of a made-for-mobile TV show on the 3 mobile network in Ireland. Dunphy's rants and Spoofer of the Week are watched by thousands of 3 customers. The shows were awarded "Best Entertainment Show" at Ireland's Digital Media Awards.

Dunphy readily admits he never uses a mobile himself but enjoys filming for a mobile audience from the comfort of his own living room in Ranelagh.

Dunphy is also impersonated, to some acclaim, in Irish comedy show Après Match. Après Match is an Irish comedy show. ...

Controversy

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From the early 1980s, Dunphy made his name as a controversial and belligerent journalist. Among the targets of his disapproval were television figures such as Pat Kenny and a concept he called "Official Ireland" - by which he meant the liberal Irish media and cultural elite, epitomised by the Irish Times newspaper and the then President of Ireland, Mary Robinson. He argued at the time that people such as former Taoiseach Charles Haughey represented the "real people of Ireland", and were being attacked by the false left wing consensus of "Official Ireland". This is hypocritical as he holds the "Official Ireland" view on physical force republicanism. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Pat Kenny (born January 29, 1948) is the current presenter of Irelands The Late Late Show, the worlds longest running chat show[1], which is broadcast on Radio Telefís Éireann. ... The Irish Times is Irelands newspaper of record, launched in the late 1850s. ... Official Seal of the President of Ireland The President of Ireland (Irish: ) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. ... For the poet, see Mary Robinson (poet). ... The Taoiseach (IPA: , phonetic: TEE-shock — plural: Taoisigh ( or ), also referred to as An Taoiseach [1], is the head of government or prime minister of the Republic of Ireland . ... Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Charles Haughey Charles James Charlie Haughey (Irish: ; 16 September 1925–13 June 2006) was the sixth Taoiseach of Ireland. ... Physical force Irish republicanism is a term used by historians in Ireland to describe the recurring appearance of non-parliamentary violent insurrection in Ireland between 1798 and the present. ...

Dunphy in his youth held far left wing Trotskyist political views, but in middle age he espoused what might be called "neo-liberal" values. He is also friendly with socialist activist Eamonn McCann, however. In the early 1990s, Dunphy, in line with the editorial line at the Sunday Independent, was a harsh critic of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) and Sinn Féin and their supporters. Dunphy described them as "morally diseased"^{[citation needed]} and argued that Irish nationalists in Northern Ireland had not been badly treated by the British state and that the use of violence by republicans was illegitimate.^{[citation needed]} Trotskyism is the theory of Marxism as advocated by Leon Trotsky. ... The term neoliberalism is used to describe a political-economic philosophy that had major implications for government policies beginning in the 1970s – and increasingly prominent since 1980 – that de-emphasizes or rejects positive government intervention in the economy, focusing instead on achieving progress and even social justice by encouraging free... Eamonn McCann (born in Derry in 1943) is an Irish journalist, author, and political activist. ... The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann) (IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the Army or the RA.[2]) is an Irish Republican, left wing[3] paramilitary organisation that, until the Belfast Agreement, sought to end Northern... For pre-Arthur Griffith use of the political name, see Sinn Féin (19th century). ... An Irish nationalist is generally one who seeks (greater) independence of Ireland from Great Britain, including since 1921 the goal of a United Ireland. ... Northern Ireland (Irish: , Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a constituent country of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ...

Around the time of the IRA cease-fire, his views on Sinn Féin changed. He now views them in a generally positive light. While not recanting his neo-liberal economic views, he has spoken against the Fianna Fáil government since the Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy took up a post as an European Union commissioner. For pre-Arthur Griffith use of the political name, see Sinn Féin (19th century). ... The term neoliberalism is used to describe a political-economic philosophy that had major implications for government policies beginning in the 1970s – and increasingly prominent since 1980 – that de-emphasizes or rejects positive government intervention in the economy, focusing instead on achieving progress and even social justice by encouraging free... Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party (Irish: ), commonly referred to as Fianna Fáil (IPA ; traditionally translated by the party into English as Soldiers of Destiny, though the actual meaning is Soldiers [Fianna] of Ireland[1]), is currently the largest political party in Ireland with 55,000 members. ... Charles Charlie McCreevy, (Irish name: Cathal Mac Riabhaigh; born 30 September 1949) is an Irish politician. ...

In the world of football, Dunphy attacked the League of Ireland, which he characterised as amateurish, Irish footballer Liam Brady, who he called a "bitter little man", successive Republic of Ireland national football team managers and even international stars such as Michel Platini. In 1987, Dunphy was almost alone in supporting the sale of the Shamrock Rovers' ground Glenmalure Park to property developers. Many people attributed this stance to Dunphy's friendship with the Kilcoyne family^{[citation needed]}, who profited financially from the sale. Most controversially of all, Dunphy was a harsh critic of Jack Charlton, Ireland's most successful national team manager. Dunphy accused Charlton of being a bully, of playing ugly football and of not making the best use of the players at his disposal. A deep personal enmity developed between the two men. The Football League of Ireland, usually known simply as the League of Ireland or later the eircom League (from the leagues sponsorship by Irish telecommunications company eircom), was the old league of football clubs in Ireland that existed from 1921 until 2006. ... Liam Brady (born February 13, 1956 in Dublin, Ireland) is a former footballer, who is now a coach and television pundit. ... First international Irish Free State 1 - 0  Bulgaria (Stade Olympique, Colombes, France; May 28, 1924) Biggest win Republic of Ireland 8 - 0 Malta (Dalymount Park, Republic of Ireland; 16 November 1983) Biggest defeat Brazil 7 - 0 Republic of Ireland (Uberlândia, Brazil; 27 May 1982) World Cup Appearances 3 (First... Michel François Platini (born June 21, 1955) is a French former football manager and midfielder, and current president of the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations). ... Shamrock Rovers FC is a Irish football club playing in the Football League of Ireland. ... Glenmalure Park often simply known as Milltown, was the home to Irelands most successful football club, Shamrock Rovers. ... John Jack Charlton, OBE, DL (born Ashington, Northumberland, May 8, 1935) was a footballer who played for Leeds United in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and who won the World Cup with England. ...

In 1990, Dunphy caused huge controversy in Ireland by attacking the performance of the national team at that year's World Cup. After a 0-0 draw with Egypt, he called the team "a disgrace" and angrily threw his pen across the studio. This performance temporarily made Dunphy into a figure of public hatred in Ireland. Dunphy was sent to Italy to cover the remaining games, but Jack Charlton, the Irish team manager, refused to speak to him or to answer his questions. Dunphy remained critical of Charlton for the remainder of his tenure as manager, but the public ostracism of Dunphy subsided within a few years. The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football (soccer) competition contested by the mens national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA... John Jack Charlton, OBE, DL (born Ashington, Northumberland, May 8, 1935) was a footballer who played for Leeds United in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and who won the World Cup with England. ...

Also in 2002, Dunphy aggressively defended Roy Keane, after he was dismissed by Mick McCarthy from the Irish team at the Fifa World Cup in Korea and Japan. Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971 in Mayfield, Cork City, Ireland) is an Irish former professional footballer and the current manager of English Premier League club Sunderland. ... Michael Joseph McCarthy (born 7 February 1959) is a former professional football player who moved into club management with Millwall, the Republic of Ireland, Sunderland, and currently Wolverhampton Wanderers. ... The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football (soccer) competition contested by the mens national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA... This article is about the Korean civilization. ...

He is also Cristiano Ronaldo's harshest critic. He said on RTE after the Manchester United-SL Benfica UEFA Champions League game the way Ronaldo "clicks his heels", is the "most wicked thing in the game." In the same diatribe he branded Ronaldo "a simple cheat" and a "Poof ball". Dunphy was left with egg on his face following Manhester United's 7-1 touncing of Roma in the 2006-2007 UEFA Champions League, when before the game he called Ronaldo an over-rated poof ball and Michael Carrick a nothing player. They both then proceeded to score two goals each in the match. Following the match Dunphy reluctantly praised the United performance. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH (pron. ... Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ; English: Radio and Television of Ireland) is the national state broadcaster of Ireland. ... Manchester Uniteds emblem Manchester United F.C. (often abbreviated to Man United or just Man U, pronounced man-yoo) is an English football club based at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester. ... Benfica redirects here. ... European Cup redirects here. ... This article is about the act of simulation in football. ... Soccer redirects here. ... The UEFA Champions League 2006-07 was the 52nd edition of the European championship football club tournament and 15th edition under the current UEFA Champions League format. ... Michael Adrian Carrick (born 28 July 1981 in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear) is an English footballer who currently plays for Manchester United as a midfielder. ...

On Michael Carrick - " Carrick was signed for Spurs a few years back for £3m. That's the level he is at. He is a nothing player. He is one-paced. He doesn't have the personality to always get on the ball like a United player should. "

On Rio Ferdinand - " Ferdinand is a clown. He was a liability for the first goal and he is always a liability. It was Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink against Rio Ferdinand of Barclays Bank. "

On Fabio Cannavarro - "If Rio Ferdinand is worth £100,000 a week, then this guy is worth EUR100 million . . . . . a day"

On the Midfield - " United have nothing in midfield - they are a shambles.

On Samuel Eto'o - " He is a good finisher other then that he is pretty ordinary

On Barcelona - "After watching Watford against Manchester City last night that was like a bubblebath. It was beautiful."

On Roy Keane - "He's a gentleman. He's a class act. He's a rebel. And he stands up to bullies." On Roy Keane - "He's right, he's right about everything!"

On Niall Quinn - "I'm not gonna address the Niall Quinn agenda,I think Niall Quinn is a creep" On Niall Quinn - "The man's an idiot, a Mother Theresa"

On Gary Doherty- "Doherty's head is better than his feet. If only he had three heads, one on the end of each leg."

On Liam Brady and the vacant Irish Job - "It would have to be a young, hungry fighter. that rules out everybody here."

On Harry Kewell - "Kewell should have been yanked off the pitch at half time and put in a hot bath, a boiling hot bath."

On Ireland in the 2002 World Cup - "I will be supporting Germany and Saudi Arabia in the contests ahead."

On Garth Crooks and Sven Goran Eriksson - "ha, ha, ha, that's the first time you'll see sex between 2 men live on the bbc"

On Liverpool v Barca - "I was hoping in the last fifteen minutes that Barcelona would beat them. I've made my mine up on Benitez tonight. He's a nice man but he's got a huge negative streak running through him. Liverpool were terrible in the second half. They didn't play football. If that was a concert, you'd boo. Gerrard: found out. A nothing player. They were terrible. Terrible.

Recently in a column in the Daily Star Dunphy wrote that Roy Keane was a bullshitter accusing him of selling his soul and criticize him for his sympathy towards Steve Staunton and the proposal to play Premier League games in different countries. He also also said that when he worked on Keane's biography six years ago Keane said the two things he hated most in life were politicians and bullshitters. Dunphy then wrote that he had turned into both. The Irish Daily Star (formerly known simply as The Star, and known in Northern Ireland as The Irish Star) is a tabloid newspaper published in Ireland by Independent Star Limited. ...

Speaking on RTÉ after the Manchester United vs Lyons games he described Owen Hargreaves as negative and not worth 18 million pounds.

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Dunphy makes regular visceral attacks on players and managers he watches, for instance: Image File history File links Question_book-3. ...

on 8 March 2006 when speaking on RTÉ television in the aftermath of Liverpool's exit from the Champions League at the hands of SL Benfica. In a characteristically harsh assessment of the Liverpool team, Dunphy said of their Spanish winger Luis García: is the 67th day of the year (68th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Radio Telefís Éireann[1] (RTÉ; IPA: ,  ) is the Public Service Broadcaster of the Republic of Ireland. ... Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ... European Cup redirects here. ... Benfica redirects here. ... Luis Javier García Sanz (born June 24, 1978 in Badalona, Spain), commonly known as Luis García, is a Spanish football player. ...

"They (Liverpool) should put Garcia where he belongs - in the dustbin."

In the same broadcast, when asked on his views of Chelsea's elimination from the same competition the previous night at the hands of FC Barcelona, Dunphy said of the Chelsea manager José Mourinho: Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... Fútbol Club Barcelona, known familiarly as Barça (pronounced ), is a Spanish sports club based in Barcelona. ... José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho, GOIH (pron. ...

"We'll all see through Mourinho. We'll find out he's just a Bengal lancer ["Chancer" - Dublin slang word]!"

he also said:

"here we have Cisse, right wing, attempts to put in a cross, BANG...hits the full back, again BANG hits the full back, BANG...off the full back again, and once more, BANG...smacks the full back again.... Millions of euro and he can't clear the first man, I mean...what's he trying to do to the full back here, Kill him??"

He wasn't finished there though. When asked what he thought of Harry Kewell (who had also played for Liverpool that night) he was blunt: Djibril Cissé Djibril Cissé (born 12 August 1981 in Arles, France) is a French international football player who plays as a striker for both France and Liverpool. ... Harry Kewell (born 22 September 1978 in Smithfield, Sydney), is an Australian football (soccer) player who currently plays for Liverpool F.C. in the English Premier League. ... Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ...

"Fat and a Clown. A fat clown for all to see."

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""You need poverty and dictatorship to produce great footballers."

He also informed fellow pundit John Giles: Johnny Giles (born November 6, 1940 in Cabra, Republic of Ireland) was the all-round midfield general who was at the heart of the great Leeds United team of the 1960s and 1970s. ...

"Machiavelli was an Italian... Wasn't he, John? Who did he play for?"

After Ireland lost a two goal lead against Holland in 1983 Dunphy wrote about Liam Brady: Detail of the portrait of Machiavelli, ca 1500, in the robes of a Florentine public official Niccolò Machiavelli (May 3, 1469—June 21, 1527) was an Italian political philosopher during the Renaissance. ...

"" He is often looked on as a great player. He is nothing of the kind. His performance on Wednesday was a disgrace, a monument to conceit adorned with vanity and self-indulgence, rendered all the more objectional by the swagger of his gait. He was deemed by many observers to have had a splendid game.""

Dunphy's hyperbole is widely parodied in the media. RTÉ's Après Match team, who would broadcast skits after games, delivered a mock example of Dunphy-speak: Not to be confused with Hyperbola. ... In contemporary usage, a parody (or lampoon) is a work that imitates another work in order to ridicule, ironically comment on, or poke some affectionate fun at the work itself, the subject of the work, the author or fictional voice of the parody, or another subject. ... Après Match is an Irish comedy show. ...

"No football team will win this tournament. This tournament will be won by the faceless empires of corporate greed. The Jules Rimet trophy has become hijacked by the world of big business bastards, sold to the TV networks of Satan. There will be a final on July 12th. It will have no soul. It will be Snickers versus Nike."

Dermot Morgan of Father Ted fame arguably did the finest Eamon Dunphy impression on the satirical radio show Scrap Saturday. Different sketches had him engaged in apparent inane and ridiculous arguments. They ranged from his criticism of Mother Teresa for not being a real nun to his attack on the weeks weather in which he said that recent snowfall was not real snow. Morgan incorporated the mannerisms of Dunphy so completely that it went beyond mere imitation. An unsuspecting listener could easily be fooled into thinking it really was him. Example: Snickers (original) Snickers (original) Snickers is a chocolate bar made by Mars, Incorporated. ... Nike, Inc. ... Dermot Morgan (3 March 1952 – 28 February 1998) was an Irish schoolteacher-turned-comedian and actor, who achieved international renown as Father Ted Crilly in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted. ...

"People come up to me and say, why am I criticising Mother Teresa? Mother Teresa is a nun. Well she is not a nun. A tea towel on your head and good works with India's lower class. That doesn't make you a nun."

However his verbal attacks are sometimes rubbished by the actions of the victims.

"Ferdinand is ordinary, Carrick and Flecther are nothing players, Ronaldo's a poof ball who's never really did it in the big games" Rio Gavin Ferdinand (born 7 November 1978 in Peckham, London) is an English footballer of mixed St Lucian,and Anglo-Irish descent. ... Michael Adrian Carrick (born 28 July 1981 in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear) is an English footballer who currently plays for Manchester United as a midfielder. ... Darren Barr Fletcher (born 1 February 1984 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a Scottish football player currently playing for Premier League club Manchester United and is the vice-captain of the Scottish national team. ...

Eamon before United beat Roma 7-1.

In 2007 after AC Milan verses Manchester United he called Rio Ferdinand a 'tramp'.

Before the Liverpool .v. Real Betis game at Anfield when Roy Keane announced his retirement from football Bill O'Herlihy stated that in the column about Roy a journalist called him a thug. Dunphy continued roaring at Bill asking him whose column it was. Bill replied it was on the back page of the Sunday Times. "Look at it" he told Eamon. Eamon still pestered him asking who wrote it. Bill replied "I can't remember his name". Eamon continued saying "I'll tell you who wrote it, Rod Liddle, he's the guy who ran away and left his wife for a young one". Dunphy later apologised to Liddle which Liddle accepted. Liddle went on to admit that Dunphy was one of his favourite players while he was growing up as a young Millwall supporter. Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971 in Mayfield, Cork City, Ireland) is an Irish former professional footballer and the current manager of English Premier League club Sunderland. ... Bill OHerlihy is an Irish sports broadcaster with Radio Telefís Éireann. ... The Sunday Times is the name of several Sunday newspapers. ... Rod Liddle (born 1960) is a controversial British journalist best known for his term as editor of BBC Radio 4s Today programme. ...

On the same night Eamon called Niall Quinn a "creep" Niall John Quinn (Honorary) MBE (b. ...

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External links

• Google Video of Eamon's Outburst
• Video of Dunphy's outburst against Liverpool after knocking Barcelona out, March 2007
• Eamon Dunphy Millwall Hall of Fame