Daryl Murphy

**SwanVsDalton** · 12/08/2009, 5:36 PM

Disagree. He would've have been in-and-out of a struggling Hull side and facing quality defenders, with little chance of making impression. Murphy is at his level now, or close to it.

**ifk101** · 12/08/2009, 6:13 PM

Originally Posted by elroy

Wasnt Murphy bought by McCarthy as opposed to Keane?

That's correct

**Charlie Darwin** · 16/02/2010, 8:03 PM

Another early goal for Ipswich tonight.

**TrapAPony** · 16/02/2010, 9:01 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Another early goal for Ipswich tonight.

Ya, they lost 3-1 to bottom of the table Peterborough. Lee Frecklington scored for Peterborough. Surely Roy Keane must be sacked after this result.

**SkStu** · 16/02/2010, 9:06 PM

not a chance. He's done alright for the last few months and theyre climbing the table (albeit slowly). Id be very surprised if Keane was sacked.

**yapster** · 16/02/2010, 9:46 PM

Murphy will not make the top grade and the Championship is as good as it's gonna get for him.

**Yard of Pace** · 16/02/2010, 10:58 PM

Is Frecklington capable of moving up another division at some stage, does anyone know?

**Colbert Report** · 16/02/2010, 11:07 PM

I doubt it, but hey, if Keith Andrews can do it then why not?

**TrapAPony** · 17/02/2010, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by yapster

Murphy will not make the top grade and the Championship is as good as it's gonna get for him.

I actually agree with you Yapster.

**Brendan 82** · 09/03/2010, 11:24 PM

5 goals in 8 games for Ipswich since signing on loan from Sunderland

**SkStu** · 09/03/2010, 11:56 PM

unfortunately, it just proves to me that he is a good championship player and will score goals at that level but moving up to the next level would appear to be beyond him. Would obviously love if i was proved wrong.

**Razors left peg** · 10/03/2010, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

unfortunately, it just proves to me that he is a good championship player and will score goals at that level but moving up to the next level would appear to be beyond him. Would obviously love if i was proved wrong.

Its amazing the difference in a player though when he is playing regular football, wouldnt rule him out of making a decent contribution at international level just yet... although I dont think he will ever be first choice

**yapster** · 10/03/2010, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Its amazing the difference in a player though when he is playing regular football, wouldnt rule him out of making a decent contribution at international level just yet... although I dont think he will ever be first choice

Championship player at best...

**SkStu** · 10/03/2010, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Its amazing the difference in a player though when he is playing regular football, wouldnt rule him out of making a decent contribution at international level just yet... although I dont think he will ever be first choice

he's had (very limited) chances so far but i think it might be worth looking at him for the May friendlies again if he can keep this run of form going...

**Razors left peg** · 10/03/2010, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by yapster

Championship player at best...

we would hardly have a 5 a side team mate if we ruled out everyone u didnt think was up to it

**Razors left peg** · 10/03/2010, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

he's had (very limited) chances so far but i think it might be worth looking at him for the May friendlies again if he can keep this run of form going...

I think hes a better footballer than Folan so he could be useful in the big man role IF he continues to play well

**irishfan86** · 10/03/2010, 1:55 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

I think hes a better footballer than Folan so he could be useful in the big man role IF he continues to play well

He may be a better footballer than Folan, but for a big guy he doesn't put himself about much -- I think Folan opens up a lot of room for Robbie by acting as a physical battering ram, and really makes the opposing centre halfs uncomfortable as hell.

I'm not saying Folan is a superstar, but he is effective in his own way, limited though he is.

**rebelmusic** · 10/03/2010, 8:08 AM

Didn't realise he's actually an inch taller than folan. Gotta be said though he's a lot better on his feet. Considering he hasn't been in many squads, maybe the may friendlies and the training camp he'll understand traps game more, and understand the big man role trap would like?

Still though, the fact that he finally hit form after going to the championship does say a lot. I'd love if we developed, but at 26 you'd wonder if there's much more improvement in him?

**dr_peepee** · 10/03/2010, 9:27 AM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

He may be a better footballer than Folan, but for a big guy he doesn't put himself about much.

Was just about to say that. Very frustrating player to watch. Good technique but has a laboured style about him. However for a relatively big guy he doesn't use it, and has no leap whatsoever. He got a good goal against Bolton a couple of years ago where he shouldered Kevin Nolan (I think) off the ball and tucked it away and I figured it was going to be the start of the improvement, but never came. I said here a few years ago he could be a poor mans Berbatov and got slated. They're probbly right at this stage.