Daryl Murphy

**Bondvillain** · 10/02/2008, 1:08 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Maybe it's just me ****ed watching MOTD on tape, but Roy Keane, unshaven, open necked shirt and brown jumper reminded me of that Iranian PM bloke, Ahmedinijad or whatever he's called.

Ditto. I went with either The Iranian bloke or Blackie Connors.

**dr_peepee** · 10/02/2008, 8:52 AM

Originally Posted by RivaldoBabb

He has definantly been one of the surprises of the season, he looked decent too in the championship but many (including myself) thought that might be his level, but he has stepped it up and looks a real threat in the premier league.

Other Irish players at Sunderland with bigger reputations haven't produced and look decidedly out of their depth i.e. Paul McShane. I'm still hopefull he will turn into a decent defender, he reminds me of a young Richard Dunne, Slow, Rash and takes up poor positions and Dunne has matured into one of the best in the premiership.

I can tell you that game for game McShane since August has had a better over all season than Murphy.. McShane gave some stirling performances at the start of the season. He's only 21. He was a victim of Sunderlands lack of deth as he should have been taken out of the firing line (yes this's a nice way of saying dropped) long before he was. Any mishaps he's had (his fault or not) have generally been in the middle of some solid enough performances.

Wonder strike aside, Murphy played alright yesterday.. At one time he showed a level of pace I didn't think he had to get in ahead of two wigan defender from deep, but fluffed the shot, as he did on another occasion. Keane has said that he sees him as a centre forward though and the goal is to get him back in there (presumably as back up to Jones). He's playing well now over the last few games and long may it continue. He's showing a level of urgency he didn't before. I like him but he needs to use his physique more (like he did for the bolton goal)... And he needs to learn how to jump.

**Delbertt** · 10/02/2008, 8:55 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Imagine what he'd be like if he even ever GOT fit

Just think Reids one of them blokes; eat a cheese burger put on stone

i know the feeling Andy

**tetsujin1979** · 10/02/2008, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by dr_peepee

Wonder strike aside, Murphy played alright yesterday.. At one time he showed a level of pace I didn't think he had to get in ahead of two wigan defender from deep, but fluffed the shot, as he did on another occasion.

From the highlights it looked like he had about 3 other chances to score, and put each one into the stand. Still a cracking goal though

**eirebhoy** · 10/02/2008, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Delbertt

Just think Reids one of them blokes; eat a cheese burger put on stone

i know the feeling Andy

I'm the opposite. I lose about 6 pounds after a night out. Reid looks bigger than ever now. Hopefully he can stay fit for a decent period.

**amaccann** · 10/02/2008, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Delbertt

Just think Reids one of them blokes; eat a cheese burger put on stone

i know the feeling Andy

He'll never shake the tag unfortunately; I've certainly seem him slimmer looking, but from what I gather Keane has a fairly strict & intensive training program, so he should get into decent shape.

**Delbertt** · 10/02/2008, 1:52 PM

Originally Posted by amaccann

He'll never shake the tag unfortunately; I've certainly seem him slimmer looking, but from what I gather Keane has a fairly strict & intensive training program, so he should get into decent shape.

I'd say most of the teams he's played for have a strict and intensive training program, anyway no matter wat weight he is i'd let him sit in the middle of the park and ping balls everywhere

**as_i_say** · 11/02/2008, 4:09 PM

some pass by the blubberball for murphy's goal though. Lets hope he stays fit.

**as_i_say** · 28/04/2008, 8:41 AM

Another good contribution from murphy at the weekend. Definitely one of sunderlands most consistent performers this season-i'll be looking forward to seeing him in action against serbia. strong as an ox and a great left peg on him

**dr_peepee** · 28/04/2008, 8:58 AM

Have to disagree with you there man. Murhpy hasn't been very consistent at all..

**as_i_say** · 28/04/2008, 9:13 AM

compared with who on the sunderland team?! i think he's been one of their better better players this season from what ive seen of them and he's certainly worth his place in the squad

**tetsujin1979** · 28/04/2008, 9:46 AM

Was he awarded the goal at the weekend? I've seen it marked down as a Pogatetz OG in some reports

**Dr. Ogba** · 28/04/2008, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Was he awarded the goal at the weekend? I've seen it marked down as a Pogatetz OG in some reports

looks like both players got a touch but I think Pogatetz's touch was definitely more significant....

Would agree with Dr. P above, Murphy, at times, has looked really promising but he tends to give the ball away very easily and he really needs to work on his finishing. Saying that, I'd say he'll be a useful squad player for us in the coming years...

**as_i_say** · 28/04/2008, 10:32 AM

yeah it was an own goal alright. i only saw RTE's highlights which only showed the goal with no replays but apparently he didnt get the last touch. still fair play to him for getting in there

**irishfan86** · 29/04/2008, 7:37 PM

I think he's a useful squad option for us as a winger only. Far more effective there than up front, where he is close to useless.

**Closed Account** · 12/08/2009, 3:29 PM

Gone to Ipswich for �1.5million. Needs to score a lot of goals to put himself back in contention for International honours. Best way to get noticed in the Championship.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo....html?ITO=1490

**third policeman** · 12/08/2009, 5:06 PM

Originally Posted by joe_denilson

Gone to Ipswich for �1.5million. Needs to score a lot of goals to put himself back in contention for International honours. Best way to get noticed in the Championship.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo....html?ITO=1490

An odd move and disturbing evidence that Keane has learned nothing. I'd hate to think he might displace Walters who is a far superior player. With Garvan already relegated to the bench, looks like Keane is intent on replacing decent Irish players with useless ones. Only a matter of time before he buys McShane, Stokes, Miller and O'Donovan.

**tommy_c12000** · 12/08/2009, 5:25 PM

Originally Posted by third policeman

An odd move and disturbing evidence that Keane has learned nothing. I'd hate to think he might displace Walters who is a far superior player. With Garvan already relegated to the bench, looks like Keane is intent on replacing decent Irish players with useless ones. Only a matter of time before he buys McShane, Stokes, Miller and O'Donovan.

Bang on there. Waste of 1.5m. Keane has learned nothing from his copious amounts of transfer blunders

**Razors left peg** · 12/08/2009, 5:27 PM

Or maybe Keane is looking at players that were successful in getting him promoted from the Championship

**elroy** · 12/08/2009, 5:30 PM

Wasnt Murphy bought by McCarthy as opposed to Keane?

Murphy shouldve gone to Hull, would have had an excellent chance of regular first team football in the premiership. Deal was done except for personal terms.