Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDanny Murphy shared the anecdote while commentating on Norway vs Ivory Coast (Getty Images)During Tuesday’s World Cup round of 32 match between Ivory Coast and Norway, co-commentator Danny Murphy shared a bizarre personal anecdote about his cat, Bob, which he claims went missing after jumping into a Royal Mail van. The story was prompted by Norway bringing on Fulham winger Oscar Bobb, leading Murphy to recall his pet's disappearance during a lull in play.“I used to have a cat called Bob,” the former Liverpool midfielder said. “Yeah, he jumped in the back of a Royal Mail van, and we lost him,” Murphy continued. “Sad really. Anyway...”Main commentator Steve Bower appeared unimpressed by Murphy's digression before attempting to steer the conversation back to the football. Murphy's commentary received a mixed reaction on social media, with some viewers praising it as 'truly iconic' and others criticising its relevance, drawing comparisons to Alan Partridge. The match itself saw Ivory Coast equalise through Amad Diallo before Erling Haaland scored a late winner for Norway, securing their progression to the round of 16. In fullErling Haaland’s decisive strike edges Norway past Ivory Coast and into last-16Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Danny Murphy compared to Alan Partridge for bizarre cat story during World Cup match
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDanny Murphy shared the anecdote while commentating on Norway vs Ivory Coast (Getty Images)During Tuesday’s World Cup round of 32 match between Ivory Coast and Norway, co-commentator Danny Murphy shared a bizarre personal anecdote about his cat, Bob, which he claims went missing after jumping into a Royal Mail van. The story was prompted by Norway bringing on Fulham winger Oscar Bobb, leading Murphy to recall his pet's disappearance during a lull in play.“I used to have a cat called Bob,” the former Liverpool midfielder said. “Yeah, he jumped in the back of a Royal Mail van, and we lost him,” Murphy continued. “Sad really. Anyway...”Main commentator Steve Bower appeared unimpressed by Murphy's digression before attempting to steer the conversation back to the football. Murphy's commentary received a mixed reaction on social media, with some viewers praising it as 'truly iconic' and others criticising its relevance, drawing comparisons to Alan Partridge. The match itself saw Ivory Coast equalise through Amad Diallo before Erling Haaland scored a late winner for Norway, securing their progression to the round of 16. In fullErling Haaland’s decisive strike edges Norway past Ivory Coast and into last-16Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
