Daryl Murphy

[Charlie Darwin]

Bamford won it.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

25th of the season for Murphy, who will be mystified by how he wasn't named POTY.

[Charlie Darwin]

Showing the alleged judges the folly of their pitiful selection while Bamford toils to no avail against Fulham while Middlesbrough's title hopes evaporate.

[Charlie Darwin]

Ipswich back in front - Sears from Murphy's assist. Bamford's Middlesbrough have fought back from 3-1 down with 10 men.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Murphy named in PFA Championship Team of the Year to make up for POTY heartbreak.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32473770

[tricky_colour]

Bamford won it.

Quite an achievement for someone ranked 171st in the Championship stats!!

Maybe one of his assists impressed the panel, or maybe it was the other one!!

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Murphy has 25 goals and 4 assists.
Bamford has 17 goals and 5 assists.

[DeLorean]

Do you have a link to these stats Tricky?

[tetsujin1979]

Murphy has 25 goals and 4 assists.
Bamford has 17 goals and 5 assists.
It's not that uncommon, only once in the last five seasons has the Championship top scorer also been player of the season
In 2013/14 Ross McCormack scored 28 goals, Player of the Year Danny Ings scored 26
in 2012/13 Glen Murray scored 30 goals, Player of the Year Matěj Vydra scored 24
In 2011/12 Rickie Lambert scored 27 goals and was also Player of the Year
In 2010/11 Danny Graham scored 24 goals, Player of the Year Adel Taraabt scored 19
In 2009/10 Peter Whittingham scored 22 goals, Player of the Year Kevin Nolan scored 18

[GypsyBlackCat]

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/republic-of-ireland-striker-daryl-murphy-scores-for-ipswich-during-minutes-tribute-to-fan-21-who-died-31177470.html

He scores when he wants or better yet, when you want!

[DeLorean]

That's fantastic!

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Just the 26th of the season for Murphy this afternoon.

[back of the net]

Just the 26th of the season for Murphy this afternoon.

Was an absolute peach of a volley from an ipswich corner - game was just 2 mins old

Ipswich find themselves 2-1 down however...Blackburn all over them

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Ipswich need at least three new defenders if they go up this season, which I doubt they will. They have been absolutely shocking at the back any time I have watched them.

[back of the net]

Brentford just made it 2-0 , meaning if derby equalise in their game then Ipswich slip out of the playoff places

[Stuttgart88]

What a first goal at Blackburn. Pretty emphatic penalty too.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Mick McCarthy 'astounded' Patrick Bamford crowned Championship Player of the Year ahead of Daryl Murphy

http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mick-mccarthy-astounded-patrick-bamford-9182877

[OwlsFan]

Seems an odd one ok with Murphy having a better strike rate and not a loanee but a genuine Championship player.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Good interview with Murphy.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/red-hot-daryl-murphy-the-talk-of-ipswich-town-330485.html

I believe the article is wrong about how many PL goals he has though.

[DeLorean]

Hot-shot Daryl Murphy ready to step it up for Ireland (http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/hot-shot-daryl-murphy-ready-to-step-it-up-for-ireland-334139.html)

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ipswich-town-striker-daryl-murphy-9380332

Murphy linked with a £4m move to Cardiff.

Conor Hourihane linked with Cardiff, Leeds and Huddersfield.

[Charlie Darwin]

£4m from a Championship club for a 32-year-old?

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-pull-out-race-9501616

Cardiff pull out of race for Murphy.

Murphy one of several Irish players linked with West Brom along with Walters, Clark and Brady. Of course McClean has already signed.

[DeLorean]

Middlesbrough make a £4.5m bid for Ireland and Ipswich striker Daryl Murphy (rejected) (http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/transfer-window/middlesbrough-make-a-45m-bid-for-ireland-and-ipswich-striker-daryl-murphy-31343590.html)

[Colbert Report]

Christ, is he that good? Am I missing something here? Rickie Lambert went from Southampton to Liverpool for four million pounds this time last year when he was the same age......and he was a proven goalscorer at the Premier League level.

[SkStu]

maybe something to do with his (Lamberts) contract situation? i.e. not much left to run...

[DeLorean]

If Murphy's goals helped them to promotion then it would be money well spent but, yeah, it's serious money for a Championship veteran.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Middlesbrough not giving up on Murphy.

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/middlesbrough/13370855.Ipswich_s_Daryl_Murphy_still_high_in_Boro _s_summer_thinking/?

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Murphy in talks with several clubs; Middlesbrough favorites.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9906558/middlesbrough-are-closing-on-a-deal-for-ipswich-striker-daryl-murphy

Ipswich want £5m.

[seanfhear]

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/0715/714990-daryl-murphy/

According to RTE Daryl has signed a new contract with Ipswich.

Probably for the best in my opinion. Would a player of his age and past performances have produced what would be expected for a fairly big transfer fee.

[DeLorean]

Looks set to miss the upcoming internationals (http://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/27951/)


He’s all right, it is what it is, I doubt very much that he’ll be back before the international break. I doubt very much he will be involved in the games at international level because he’s still injured. But that gives him a chance to be ready when we come back.

At the risk of sounding (very) harsh this is probably a blessing in disguise I think, unless we get a string of injuries to our other strikers.

[DeLorean]

Finally gets his first of the season as Ipswich lead 3-0 at Rotherham.

[back of the net]

Finally gets his first of the season as Ipswich lead 3-0 at Rotherham.



Just got a hat-trick - ipswich 5-2 up

[DeLorean]

There's a commentator somewhere talking about buses.

[Irish_Praha]

Goals can be seen here:

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/european-championships/video-irish-striker-hits-form-ahead-of-bosnia-clash-with-hattrick-34179062.html

[tetsujin1979]

Pretty sure that's his first competitive hat trick too!

[DeLorean]

It is yeah, Jeff Stelling mentioned that today.

[tetsujin1979]

Nominated for Fans Championship Player of the Month for November, vote here: http://www.skysports.com/pfa-fans-player-of-the-month-vote/championship

[tetsujin1979]

Championship Player of the Month for November: http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/daryl-murphy-named-sky-bet-championship-player-of-the-month-2844291.aspx

[DeLorean]

Back in goalscoring form last night, scoring both in Ipswich's 2-0 win against Blackburn. The second one was really well taken. Goals here- (https://youtu.be/eJMDAAeY-Sw?t=1m44s)

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Any timeline for his return?

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

On his way to Newcastle.

[Charlie Darwin]

Rafa seems to have developed a taste for Irish players.

[CraftyToePoke]

Mick Mack's take on it - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37205539

"I told the lads 'come on, let's get the elephant out of the room - Murphy's going to Newcastle, let's get on it'."

[tricky_colour]

Like selling Coals to Newcastle. Well it would be if he was called Coals.

But it is a move which could put him in the top flight next season.

[tetsujin1979]

Mick Mack's take on it - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37205539

"I told the lads 'come on, let's get the elephant out of the room - Murphy's going to Newcastle, let's get on it'."
Typical Mick! Subtle as a brick.

[tetsujin1979]

Two year deal confirmed: http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20160828/united-complete-murphy-signing_2281670_5842951

[OwlsFan]

I wonder why he wasn't even in the squad for the game against QPR last night.

[DeLorean]

This (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/could-atsu-murphy-lazaar-play-11871493) kind of explains it, although you'd think he'd have been fine for yesterday.


Murphy and Atsu arrived back late in the week from international duty so were not considered for the Rams clash but, having had a few extra days with the squad, the duo - plus Lazaar - could be in line for an appearance at Loftus Road on Tuesday night. However, Benitez will first analyse the condition of those players involved at the iPro Stadium - as well as the fitness of Lazaar, Murphy and Atsu - before deciding which Magpies will travel down to west London.

But all three will be considered - while DeAndre Yedlin, who netted his first United goal off the bench at Derby, could also make his full debut.

[Fixer82]

Looks set to miss the upcoming internationals (http://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/27951/)



At the risk of sounding (very) harsh this is probably a blessing in disguise I think, unless we get a string of injuries to our other strikers.

:giggle: Well I for one am delighted he turned up! :)