Source: PA
LMA unimpressed by Murphy comments
League managers' chiefs have blasted Danny Murphy for singling out certain managers he claims are sending out players too "pumped up", saying the Fulham skipper's comments were inappropriate.
Murphy criticised reckless tackling by some players and pointed the finger at the approach favoured by managers at three clubs - Stoke, Blackburn and Wolves.
He was speaking after a rash of bad challenges this season - including one by Wolves' Karl Henry that broke Fulham striker Bobby Zamora's leg.
A statement from the League Managers' Association insisted such violent tackles were not encouraged by coaches and indicated Murphy should not have spoken out.
The statement said: "It is inappropriate for individuals to direct criticism at certain managers who are honest, professional and continue to achieve success on the field with their clubs.
"The accomplishments of the managers mentioned should be applauded rather than publicly judged. Professional football managers certainly do not incite their players to go out and cause injury to fellow professionals. Two of the three clubs mentioned have yet to receive a red card in the Barclays Premier League this season."
