Brian Murphy

[paul_oshea]

If it makes you feel any better he is on his way to Ipswich.

Best of luck to him anyhow.

I don't care who he is on his way to, the lad is not near ready for international football, thats not to say he isn't up to the standard, but in a big big game like this he would be like a rabbit caught in headlights. Same too for joe murphy.

I saw the games online in europe and i would say based on those performacnes he did quite well in both(possibly in no mans land for Red Bulls goal but apart from that solid) and deserves a call up but he is not ready for international football - yet at least. And, yes I think its great promotion for the LOI that he has got called up, but i also think it shows how badly we need shay given and how much of a loss he will be when he finishes if we dont find a good keeper in the next few years.

What age is murphy 25/26? He needs to be reaching the next level quite soon, though keepers have greater longevity than outfield players.

I hate the way i have to explain everything to the last detail on this site.

[Duggie]

ya our back up is so inexpierenced for games like these. fingers crossed given will be grand for both. bit worrying after that.

[youngirish]

I saw the games online in europe and i would say based on those performacnes he did quite well in both(possibly in no mans land for Red Bulls goal but apart from that solid) and deserves a call up but he is not ready for international football - yet at least. And, yes I think its great promotion for the LOI that he has got called up, but i also think it shows how badly we need shay given and how much of a loss he will be when he finishes if we dont find a good keeper in the next few years.


Westwood will be a top keeper in the years to come if he doesn't suffer from injury problems. I can see him in the Premiership next season.

[DeNiro]

ya our back up is so inexpierenced for games like these. fingers crossed given will be grand for both. bit worrying after that.

I wonder will Given ease up on playing friendlies now that he's reached 100 caps? Might give Murphy et al a chance to gain some real experience. The Montenegro game would have been ideal so that, but it was Given's night.

[superfrank]

I hate the way i have to explain everything to the last detail on this site.
Yeah, it's a pain, isn't it?

How dare people ask for explanations when you make a statement that you know is going to annoy people?

[Duggie]

I wonder will Given ease up on playing friendlies now that he's reached 100 caps? Might give Murphy et al a chance to gain some real experience. The Montenegro game would have been ideal so that, but it was Given's night.

i doubt it, seems like he wants to play every game for ireland. and why wouldnt he.

[elroy]

I wonder will Given ease up on playing friendlies now that he's reached 100 caps? Might give Murphy et al a chance to gain some real experience. The Montenegro game would have been ideal so that, but it was Given's night.

I think he should be made take a back seat for a few friendlies, we need lads to be able to step in should he ever get injured, plus to eventually replace him.

Having said that Shay is a legend and we badly badly need him to be available for both games.

[dr_peepee]

Jayzus... Can you imagine if Given got booked in the first leg!!!

[paul_oshea]

Yeah, it's a pain, isn't it?

How dare people ask for explanations when you make a statement that you know is going to annoy people?

NO, because ive been posting long enough on this forum, that people should know ive made the pionts already. MOst people on this forum have been around for a couple of years.

I said before when watching the games i saw of him for bohs that he pulled off some incredible saves, and said he looked a class keeper. I also said that we don't have much back up in that department, and ive also said that a lot of players making the step up from LOI straight to(without playing a higher league first) International generally failed.

All in all it just seems I have to fully explain one sentence for it to be understood by a certain section, and i end up making the points again and again. Surely that must get annoying for people to read the same stuff again and again - its bad enough what i write once nevermind twice :D

[ifk101]

I don't care who he is on his way to, the lad is not near ready for international football, thats not to say he isn't up to the standard, but in a big big game like this he would be like a rabbit caught in headlights. Same too for joe murphy.

I saw the games online in europe and i would say based on those performacnes he did quite well in both(possibly in no mans land for Red Bulls goal but apart from that solid) and deserves a call up but he is not ready for international football - yet at least. And, yes I think its great promotion for the LOI that he has got called up, but i also think it shows how badly we need shay given and how much of a loss he will be when he finishes if we dont find a good keeper in the next few years.

What age is murphy 25/26? He needs to be reaching the next level quite soon, though keepers have greater longevity than outfield players.

I hate the way i have to explain everything to the last detail on this site.

Yes we badly need Shay Given as we do a number of other players. Murphy was next in line to get a call up so no need to make a song and dance about it. Anyone who has watched Murphy play know what he is capable of and what his limitations are - nobody has put forward his name as a starter instead of Given for example. You really didn't need to introduce the whole LOI thing - and jump to conclusions.

To make a point, I don't think St Ledger is ready for the international team. Id be worried about the lad in big games like this.

Cue the Championship fans throwing the toys out of the pram there, but I dont think it needs to be explained.

[paul_oshea]

ANd it doesn't you are probably right, but in order to balance the team out more effectively with a good leader like dunne we need him there so we have oshea on the right. Exactly what you infered makes perfect sense, for one and all to understand without delving too deep.

I only said the last sentence because i knew people would come on and start saying !"what do you knwo about LOI, " "Barstooler" etc etc, which usually happens on here when i make a point about any LOI player.

[gustavo]

ANd it doesn't you are probably right, but in order to balance the team out more effectively with a good leader like dunne we need him there so we have oshea on the right. Exactly what you infered makes perfect sense, for one and all to understand without delving too deep.

I only said the last sentence because i knew people would come on and start saying !"what do you knwo about LOI, " "Barstooler" etc etc, which usually happens on here when i make a point about any LOI player.

You were the one who had to bring up the whole LOI aspect of it so I think any negative reaction you do get to your posts you are looking for.

[ifk101]

I only said the last sentence because i knew people would come on and start saying !"what do you knwo about LOI, " "Barstooler" etc etc, which usually happens on here when i make a point about any LOI player.

Fair enough but a player should be judged on their individual qualities and not what club they play for or league they play in. Too many times in the past players have been overlooked simply because they are LOI players. Murphy deserves his chance but like you, I hope nothing happens to Given simply because he is far and way the best goalie available to us.

[paul_oshea]

IFK i agree with ye...to an extent but that debate has been had enough on here and I dont want to get into it again. we just all agree that given cant get injured. Please god given dont get injured!

[tetsujin1979]

It's a positive step for Murphy, and for the LOI, that he was called up instead of going back to Kiely.
Having him in the setup bodes well for the future. However, he's unlikely to play in the play offs (barring injury and/or suspension), so let's just leave it at that?

[paul_oshea]

OK henry ;)

[Jicked]

I'd actually agree with that although he came good again at the end of the season. Maybe not quite a few mistakes but certainly more then last year.

Paddy Kenny must be sick, you'd imagine he'd have been in line for a recall had he not been banned.

Dropped the ball in to his own net the one time Trap came to watch him and when under pressure against Rovers in the first game in Tallaght gave away a second goal that was some of the worst bit of positioning from a keeper you'll ever see. You'd have to question his bottle, even the way he got so wound up by Dundalk in that Cup game that he loafed a Dundalk player after the final whistle. Hopefully Shay stays fit/injury free and we don't have to see how he stands up under the weight of an entire nation's expectations!

[Leejo]

Dropped the ball in to his own net the one time Trap came to watch him and when under pressure against Rovers in the first game in Tallaght gave away a second goal that was some of the worst bit of positioning from a keeper you'll ever see. You'd have to question his bottle, even the way he got so wound up by Dundalk in that Cup game that he loafed a Dundalk player after the final whistle. Hopefully Shay stays fit/injury free and we don't have to see how he stands up under the weight of an entire nation's expectations!

A simple well done Brian would have been fine...

Deserved call up. Better late than never.

[ChrisRed]

http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10272~1868596,00.html

I see Roy must have been fairly impressed by him to.

[the doc]

Yes we badly need Shay Given as we do a number of other players. Murphy was next in line to get a call up so no need to make a song and dance about it. Anyone who has watched Murphy play know what he is capable of and what his limitations are - nobody has put forward his name as a starter instead of Given for example. You really didn't need to introduce the whole LOI thing - and jump to conclusions.

To make a point, I don't think St Ledger is ready for the international team. Id be worried about the lad in big games like this.

Cue the Championship fans throwing the toys out of the pram there, but I dont think it needs to be explained.

Disagree, St Ledger (who is the only player in the starting eleven to play in the Championship) has looked very comfortable at International level and will only get better.

Showed away in Bulgaria, Cyprus away and Italy at home that he has the ability and character to do well in big important games.

As for Murphy, good luck to him, unless he is given a chance how will we know if he can make the step up.

[thepiedpiper]

Do yellow cards definetly carry over to playoff games? As in if lets say Given or McGeady get booked in Dublin does that rule them out of away leg?

[paul_oshea]

well according to the examiner it did about the french getting carded william gallas and someone else.

Not sure what the story is though cos others said no?!

[republicofwhite]

Serious mark duffy banter!!!!

[Drumcondra 69er]

Dropped the ball in to his own net the one time Trap came to watch him and when under pressure against Rovers in the first game in Tallaght gave away a second goal that was some of the worst bit of positioning from a keeper you'll ever see. You'd have to question his bottle, even the way he got so wound up by Dundalk in that Cup game that he loafed a Dundalk player after the final whistle. Hopefully Shay stays fit/injury free and we don't have to see how he stands up under the weight of an entire nation's expectations!

:D:D Ha ha ha! A Rovers fan questioning Murphy's bottle??!????! Have you seen this?

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs046.snc3/13364_168912869310_589679310_2637385_1846597_n.jpg

[Noelys Guitar]

Joe Murphy was sent off yesterday in the match against Blackpool.

[galwayjames]

Joe Murphy was sent off yesterday in the match against Blackpool.

Are the two any relation

[Dodge]

I hate the way i have to explain everything to the last detail on this site.

Just make sense the first time

I think Murphy's regressed a little from last year tbh. Best keeper in the league without question. Hopefully his ove to Ipswich brings him on

[irishfan86]

Happy for Brian Murphy, but if I'm being totally honest I really wish Kiely was in the squad and available as cover if the nightmare situation happens and Given is injured or suspended.

Joe Murphy just isn't good enough, and Brian Murphy isn't used to this kind of pressure situation.

[BohDiddley]

Hearty congratulations to Murph. Absolutely super keeper! :D

[BohDiddley]

Dropped the ball in to his own net the one time Trap came to watch him and when under pressure against Rovers in the first game in Tallaght gave away a second goal that was some of the worst bit of positioning from a keeper you'll ever see. You'd have to question his bottle, even the way he got so wound up by Dundalk in that Cup game that he loafed a Dundalk player after the final whistle. Hopefully Shay stays fit/injury free and we don't have to see how he stands up under the weight of an entire nation's expectations!
Tallaght was a serious off-day for the entire Bohs squad, and not just Murphy. (But we got over it ;) )

If anything, Murph's more a big occasion player. As for the patronising comments that he's 'pulled off a few good saves', he's pulled off a series of amazing saves and clean sheets. Apart from that, he's not just a shot-stopper, as so many keepers are: he can command his box and knows when to come for the ball. Safe as houses.

Never mind. He'll be an Ipswich player soon, and you can all rave about him as if he was beamed to earth from a Sky satellite.

[jbyrne]

Never mind. He'll be an Ipswich player soon, and you can all rave about him as if he was beamed to earth from a Sky satellite.

again, yawn

[wexfordned]

Tallaght was a serious off-day for the entire Bohs squad, and not just Murphy. (But we got over it ;) )

If anything, Murph's more a big occasion player. As for the patronising comments that he's 'pulled off a few good saves', he's pulled off a series of amazing saves and clean sheets. Apart from that, he's not just a shot-stopper, as so many keepers are: he can command his box and knows when to come for the ball. Safe as houses.

Never mind. He'll be an Ipswich player soon, and you can all rave about him as if he was beamed to earth from a Sky satellite.

Murphy is indeed a big game player. Last year in the cup final had a super game & his best game this season was the champions league game in Austria. Stopped a penalty & made several top class saves. Give it a couple of months and we will hear all about how he has dramatically improved at Ipswich.

[niallsparky]

Class act: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L3FbGKJyHM

[ifk101]

If he can stay on good terms with Roy Keane (ie get a Cork accent) he has a good chance of becoming first-choice at Ipswich. Richard Wright seems to be on his way out and the chap currently playing in goals for Ipswich doesn't look too hot either.

[youngirish]

Tallaght was a serious off-day for the entire Bohs squad, and not just Murphy. (But we got over it ;) )

If anything, Murph's more a big occasion player. As for the patronising comments that he's 'pulled off a few good saves', he's pulled off a series of amazing saves and clean sheets. Apart from that, he's not just a shot-stopper, as so many keepers are: he can command his box and knows when to come for the ball. Safe as houses.

Never mind. He'll be an Ipswich player soon, and you can all rave about him as if he was beamed to earth from a Sky satellite.

In fairness if you keep touting how good LOI players are and how successful they'll be across the water the laws of probability suggest you'll get one right eventually.

Doyle excluded (and tbh I don't remember too much hype about him on this site before his move to Reading) it hasn't happened yet though.

[Drumcondra 69er]

In fairness if you keep touting how good LOI players are and how successful they'll be across the water the laws of probability suggest you'll get one right eventually.

Doyle excluded (and tbh I don't remember too much hype about him on this site before his move to Reading) it hasn't happened yet though.

Stephen Ward was doing very well till he got injured. Keith Fahey's not doing too badly either. How many do you want/need?

[rambler14]

Officially joined on Ipswich Town now and in my opinion in a very clever move by him, he has only signed on an 18 month loan deal. That way when Keane gets sacked he'll have a club and won't end up being released!

[ofjames]

Officially joined on Ipswich Town now and in my opinion in a very clever move by him, he has only signed on an 18 month loan deal. That way when Keane gets sacked he'll have a club and won't end up being released!

i seriously doubt that was his thinking behind it rambler. and like bohs (or any other LOI club) wouldnt take him back in a flash if he was released from a permanent deal? think your engaging in nonsense there

ipswich seemed to have turned the corner with keane anyway. would not be surprised if they made the playoffs at all

[SkStu]

Officially joined on Ipswich Town now and in my opinion in a very clever move by him, he has only signed on an 18 month loan deal. That way when Keane gets sacked he'll have a club and won't end up being released!

i dont think it was a loan deal Ramber... loan from Bohs to Ipswich just wouldnt happen. Its an 18 month deal full stop.

[Razors left peg]

was he not out of contract at Bohs?

[gustavo]

He was yea AFAIK

[SkStu]

he's been playing very well for Ipswich by all accounts, him and Arran Lee-Barrett keeping Richard Wright out of the matchday 16 despite his return to fitness.

a save he made last weekend. He really is a top, top keeper - as good as Westwood. If he can improve his kick-outs he'll be Shay's worthy successor.

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[irishfan86]

SkStu, good reaction save, but the cynic in me says he should have caught rather than punched that ball in the box -- I think Westwood, with his greater height would have made the catch.

And even if punching was the right decision, you need to make sure that ball gets out of bounds. Instead, he made a weak punch that put his team immediately under pressure again.

I've only seen him play a couple of times, and he looks like he has amazing reflexes. Hopefully he continues to play well for Ipswich and give Ireland another top option.

[Razors left peg]

What has the Ipswich fans reaction been like towards him?

[SkStu]

What has the Ipswich fans reaction been like towards him?

to be honest Razor, i find it hard to find a decent Ipswich messageboard on which to guage their reaction to him but it has to be said that he is mentioned in a lot of match reports as making vital saves and generally playing very well. It seems as if his main problem as a Bohs player (his distribution) is still something that needs working on.


SkStu, good reaction save, but the cynic in me says he should have caught rather than punched that ball in the box -- I think Westwood, with his greater height would have made the catch.

if86, i know what you mean but no keeper makes the right move or the right decision in every game, not even Given ;) , however the mark of a good keeper is to not let those mistakes cost your team a goal and in this regard Murphy did his part with a cracker of a save.

edit: and on watching it again, i would apportion most of the blame on the weak header from the defender following the cross. The defence had 2 chances to clear it after Murphys punch (which was pretty decent)...

[SkStu]

Murphy turns down contract offer and leaves Ipswich. Rumoured to be joining QPR as back up to P-Kenn.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_6919779,00.html

article also mentions Colin Healy accepted a new contract offer.

[Charlie Darwin]

Wow, that is daring. It didn't seem like he'd ever get in ahead of Fulop though, so I guess it's the right move for an ambitious goalkeeper.

[ChrisRed]

Signed for QPR now, could be a good move between him and Paddy Kenny should mean we have at least one regular premiership keeper if Shay doesn't move.

[Philly]

Plus, Westwood might well be getting a game with Sunderland. Given better get a move on...

[L.T.F.C.]

If he can improve his kick-outs he'll be Shay's worthy successor.


Bit far I think.