Alan Bennett and Peter Murphy Called up

**Soper** · 18/05/2007, 1:14 PM

Christ almighty

A CARLISLE player.

**gustavo** · 18/05/2007, 1:16 PM

is he a survivor of the Shoddy reign of terror?

Quick research about him says he doesnt play for Carlisle anymore - turned down new contract

**charliesboots** · 18/05/2007, 1:19 PM

Originally Posted by cavan_fan

Sad to say Peter Murphy is the first player called up to a senior squad whom Ive never heard for years.

ditto

**passinginterest** · 18/05/2007, 1:20 PM

According to this he didn't sign a new contract. Ipswich were supposed to be interested 2 years ago but he signed a contract extension. 26 years old captain of Carlisle and a defender. Gretna reported to be interested now.

**charliesboots** · 18/05/2007, 1:21 PM

just looked him up, he's recently been released by Carlisle

**Soper** · 18/05/2007, 1:23 PM

What I don't understand is Staunton saying ''I woant cawl up eircum leeag plyuhz cuz it wud b unfairawr'', then calling up Gamble, but not anyone else?

**cavan_fan** · 18/05/2007, 1:25 PM

Originally Posted by passinginterest

According to this he didn't sign a new contract. Ipswich were supposed to be interested 2 years ago but he signed a contract extension. 26 years old captain of Carlisle and a defender. Gretna reported to be interested now.

He's 26?

For Christ sake I'd bring Andy O'Brien he coud do with the games, might help him get a move.

**passinginterest** · 18/05/2007, 1:27 PM

Originally Posted by cavan_fan

He's 26?

For Christ sake I'd bring Andy O'Brien he coud do with the games, might help him get a move.

27 in October, played over 200 games for Carlisle. Scored 2 goals this season and got 6 bookings. Looks like he'll be moving to a higher level. Sounds like Carlisle really wanted him to stay but couldn't come up with the cash. As far as I can make out he's a full back.

**Pablo** · 18/05/2007, 1:36 PM

Oh ye of little faith, as i said above twas confirmed by the man himself yesterday.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakin...xx&n=163388477

**DeNiro** · 18/05/2007, 1:43 PM

was this peter murphy in malaysia u20 squad in 1997. Was with Blackburn Rovers and St Joey's Boys in Dublin? If so, there's an obvious reason for his inclusion.

**Pablo** · 18/05/2007, 1:45 PM

Originally Posted by DeNiro

was this peter murphy in malaysia u20 squad in 1997. Was with Blackburn Rovers and St Joey's Boys in Dublin? If so, there's an obvious reason for his inclusion.

which is?

**passinginterest** · 18/05/2007, 1:47 PM

Originally Posted by Pablo

which is?

Pat Devlin. Ya he was with Blackburn alright so I'd say that's him. Looks like a left footer too. Might be useful.

**Four Eyes** · 18/05/2007, 1:52 PM

He's twenty seven this year, playing in the third tier. I'm pretty sure we could have got someone at a higher level or another up and coming youngster.

**DeNiro** · 18/05/2007, 1:52 PM

Originally Posted by passinginterest

Pat Devlin. Ya he was with Blackburn alright so I'd say that's him. Looks like a left footer too. Might be useful.

Yeh, that's it! I think he used to play at left back alright.

**Dodge** · 18/05/2007, 1:57 PM

He wasn't in Malaysia with that team

**eirebhoy** · 18/05/2007, 1:58 PM

You were born in Dublin and got picked up form Ireland by Blackburn. How did that come about?

There was a scout for Blackburn in Ireland called Pat Devlin. He managed a football team over there called Bray Wanderers which is around my area. He's good friends with Kenny Dalglish who was manager when I signed for Blackburn. The scout mentioned to my mother and father about me going over for a trial, they broke it o me and I was thrilled to go over. I went for a first trial and enjoyed myself there, then came over a few more times. I tried out at a few other clubs but Blackburn was the place to be with the best coaches and the best facilities and all.

http://www.angelfire.com/sports/bumb...ter_murphy.htm

Is Devlin his agent?

**pete** · 18/05/2007, 2:02 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Is Devlin his agent?

I believe he prefers term "Advisor".

Pat Devlin seems to be the puppet master behind Stan now. An Ireland cap might get Murphy a bigger contract & of course his advisor should be good for a bigger cut too.

I thought Stauton could not go any lower but he was determined to prove me wrong!

**finnpark** · 18/05/2007, 2:02 PM

This is a joke right??? Does Staunton think the English 3rd tier is better than the Eircom League?

Gretna, who Derry beat 5-0 in Scotland, are favourites to sign him. Staunton is a farse. As for Bennet, he would not make the Drogheda or Derry teams!!!

Staunton should go and bring relegation expert Devlin with him!!

**greatbleddyman** · 18/05/2007, 2:03 PM

Whelan?

**micls** · 18/05/2007, 2:04 PM

Originally Posted by finnpark

As for Bennet, he would not make the Drogheda or Derry teams!!!

He would and hed be the best defender they have. One of the most underrated players weve had.

Reading fans expecting him to break into the first team next season