Daryl Murphy

**CollegeTillIDie** · 13/12/2007, 6:32 AM

We shouldn't be too surprised that Irish strikers are struggling to find the net in the top flight. Robbie Keane barely scrapes into double figures in the League most seasons for Spurs.
Republic of Ireland players rarely take the Capocannonieri title in Inghilterra.
The last one was Andy McEvoy at Blackburn more than 40 years ago...

**CollegeTillIDie** · 17/12/2007, 6:15 AM

Irish Praha
For your information
Robbie Keane's League goals totals in Tottenham shirt
2002/03 Played 29 scored 13
2003/04 Played 34 scored 14
2004/05 Played 35 scored 11
2005/06 Played 36 scored 16
2006/07 Played 27 scored 11
(source Sky Sports Football Yearbook [formerly Rothmans]
Given the number of games he played 65 goals in 161 is not awful but not spectacular either .

**eekers** · 17/12/2007, 7:49 AM

Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

Irish Praha
For your information
Robbie Keane's League goals totals in Tottenham shirt
2002/03 Played 29 scored 13
2003/04 Played 34 scored 14
2004/05 Played 35 scored 11
2005/06 Played 36 scored 16
2006/07 Played 27 scored 11
(source Sky Sports Football Yearbook [formerly Rothmans]
Given the number of games he played 65 goals in 161 is not awful but not spectacular either .

but you have to put that in perspective - 161 appearances is 161 x 90 minutes for keane unlike someone like henry or even doyle.
i'd love to see keanes place in a goals per minute played goalscorers table over the years

**Deckydee** · 20/12/2007, 7:41 AM

Hi,

Just said I would pop in a mention that QPR are about to become the richest club in the Europe.

Just said I would mention that . People have laughed at me long enough

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...ORT&ICL=TOPART

**lionelhutz** · 20/12/2007, 1:06 PM

Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

Irish Praha
For your information
Robbie Keane's League goals totals in Tottenham shirt
2002/03 Played 29 scored 13
2003/04 Played 34 scored 14
2004/05 Played 35 scored 11
2005/06 Played 36 scored 16
2006/07 Played 27 scored 11
(source Sky Sports Football Yearbook [formerly Rothmans]
Given the number of games he played 65 goals in 161 is not awful but not spectacular either .

Whats his record so far this year? Are all the above based on league games only or overall?

**6yardpunisha** · 20/12/2007, 1:14 PM

Originally Posted by Deckydee

Hi,

Just said I would pop in a mention that QPR are about to become the richest club in the Europe.

Just said I would mention that . People have laughed at me long enough

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...ORT&ICL=TOPART

wouldnt pin your hopes om Mital, bought steelworks in cork harbour years back for �1, absolutely raped the place and shafted people on their redundancy payments

**DmanDmythDledge** · 20/12/2007, 5:47 PM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

Whats his record so far this year? Are all the above based on league games only or overall?

That's league only. 8 goals in 13 games this season. You can see a breakdown of his career statistics here. It should be pointed out that in his second season with Leeds almost all of his appearances were from the bench.

**theworm2345** · 21/12/2007, 12:41 AM

Found out today that both Connolly and Kavanagh will be let go in January (ot at least Keane will hear offers for them)
If you can bet on these things (I don't know if you can...betting isn't legal here) I'd put your money on Connolly going to Wolves. They can't score recently, McCarthy knows and likes him, and Connolly got Sunderland promoted last year (which is Wolves goal currently...obviously).

I wouldn't put your money on this but perhaps Kav will go to Sheffield Wednesday because he played for them earlier this season and did well. I also think that Keane should at least give the 2 a chance over the holidays before shipping them off...it really couldn't hurt Sunderland at the moment (who could use a goalscorer and a decent player in the middle of the pitch, the fans aren't too happy with Etuhu right now).

**theworm2345** · 08/01/2008, 5:52 PM

Just wanted to post that Ready To Go has had a bit of a problem
http://www.readytogo.net/smb/

**RiffRaff** · 09/01/2008, 8:07 AM

I read a rumour somewhere that Miller will be sold to Watford if Keane gets a couple of new midfielders in the window

**Paddy Garcia** · 09/01/2008, 8:13 AM

Originally Posted by RiffRaff

I read a rumour somewhere that Miller will be sold to Watford if Keane gets a couple of new midfielders in the window

He would be pushed to make the Watford starting line up.

**NeilMcD** · 09/02/2008, 7:37 PM

What a goal by him today and what a pass by Reid, pure class. Moments before that Murphy showed great pace also.

I have been impressed with Murphy anytime I have seen him.

**jmurphyc** · 09/02/2008, 7:48 PM

Yeah he's really starting to look pretty good. He always works hard as well. He could be one of a number of useful back up options we'll have in the World Cup Qualifiers. I'm more happy about Reid though. He came back quicker than anticipated from injury and if he stays fit I fully expect him to become an excellent premier league player.

**eirebhoy** · 09/02/2008, 7:56 PM

Some goal alright. And I agree about that burst of pace.

Reid's pass was the definition of the word "vision". Playing that pass straight to a player would be impressive enough but he had to judge how long it'd take Murphy to get to the ball as well. If he hit it to early the pace of the ball would have taken it away from him. Too late and the Wigan player would have had it. Fabulous pass.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7749/reidpassyy3.jpg

**olegunnar** · 09/02/2008, 8:01 PM

Murphy has been in good form lately, well deserving of senior squad status. Is it worrying that Givens couldn't see to give him a minute V Brazil?? Or are we all just past the point where we worry about Givens "grooming" our u21s??

Its a pity that when we get a new manager, the WHOLE International set-up also gets re-jigged!!

**Delbertt** · 09/02/2008, 8:05 PM

Andy Reid is a class act, i believe if Reid can stay fit then we have a very good chance of qualification for the world cup, i also rate Murphy bigtime

**rambler14** · 09/02/2008, 8:43 PM

Turning into Sunderland's most important player. It seems if he plays well Sunderland do.
I'd say he'll be pushing for a spot in the Irish team in the next few months.

**Superhoops** · 09/02/2008, 8:53 PM

Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia

He would be pushed to make the WatERford starting line up.

**Stuttgart88** · 09/02/2008, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by Delbertt

Andy Reid is a class act, i believe if Reid can stay fit then we have a very good chance of qualification for the world cup, i also rate Murphy bigtime

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

If Robbie and Huddlestone can improve markedly under the new Ramos fitness/diet regime, just imagine how Andy Reid could fare. A real genuine talent, no doubt.

Great stuff by Murphy.

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.

**RivaldoBabb** · 09/02/2008, 11:33 PM

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.