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Danny Murphy (footballer born 1982)
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Daniel Thomas "Danny" Murphy (born 4 December 1982) is an English
-born Irish
football who plays as a defender
for Cork City
.
, Swindon Town
, and Margate
.
and went onto make 24 league and cup appearances over the following two seasons.
after a successful pre-season trial. Although the deal was in place, the move failed to be finalised due to financial problems at the Wiltshire based club. Dropping out of the football league, Murphy then joined conference side Margate
in the fifth tier of English football. Although becoming first choice left back, Danny decided to join Cork City
after only 12 games at the club.
debut on the opening day http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/2004/0320/Pg052.html#Ar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e helped them win the League of Ireland
title in 2005. He became a fan favourite at Turners Cross
and earned him the sobriquet The Cockney Rebel.
on 1 January 2006 when his contract at Cork expired, making his debut as a substitute in the Steelmen's 1-0 defeat by Rangers
the following day.
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. He was released in 2010 as a result of the club's financial difficulties.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
-born Irish
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
football who plays as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Cork City
Cork City F.C.
Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
.
In England
Murphy, a left full back, previously played for Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
, Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
, and Margate
Margate F.C.
Margate Football Club is an English football team based in the seaside resort of Margate, Kent, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division. The club was known for a number of years during the 1980s as Thanet United....
.
Queens Park Rangers
Murphy started his youth career at West Ham United before moving across london to sign yts forms with Queens Park Rangers. After some fine performances amongst the youth and reserve sides Murphy was rewarded with a two year profesional contract upon his 17th birthday. Danny was handed his debut in a 3-2 win against Chesterfield under manager Ian HollowayIan Holloway
Ian Scott Holloway is an English football manager and former player. He became the manager of Blackpool in May 2009. Holloway is well-known amongst football fans for his off-the-wall interviews, with a wide selection of quotes and soundbites being printed. Holloway's playing career spanned 18...
and went onto make 24 league and cup appearances over the following two seasons.
Swindon Town and Margate
Upon Murphy's release from QPR he agreed to join Swindon TownSwindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
after a successful pre-season trial. Although the deal was in place, the move failed to be finalised due to financial problems at the Wiltshire based club. Dropping out of the football league, Murphy then joined conference side Margate
Margate F.C.
Margate Football Club is an English football team based in the seaside resort of Margate, Kent, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division. The club was known for a number of years during the 1980s as Thanet United....
in the fifth tier of English football. Although becoming first choice left back, Danny decided to join Cork City
Cork City F.C.
Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
after only 12 games at the club.
Cork City
He signed for Cork City in 2004 and made his League of IrelandLeague of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
debut on the opening day http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/2004/0320/Pg052.html#Ar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e helped them win the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
title in 2005. He became a fan favourite at Turners Cross
Turners Cross (stadium)
Turners Cross is an all-seater football stadium located in and synonymous with the district of Turners Cross, Cork, Ireland. It is home to the Munster Football Association, and League of Ireland side Cork City FC....
and earned him the sobriquet The Cockney Rebel.
Motherwell
Murphy joined MotherwellMotherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
on 1 January 2006 when his contract at Cork expired, making his debut as a substitute in the Steelmen's 1-0 defeat by Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
the following day.
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Return to Cork
On Monday 25 February 2008 Danny Murphy returned to Ireland, re-signing with Cork City under new manager Alan MathewsAlan Mathews
Alan Mathews is a former Irish footballer and the current manager of League of Ireland First Division side Shelbourne.-Player:As a player, Mathews played for St...
. He was released in 2010 as a result of the club's financial difficulties.
Shamrock Rovers
Murphy signed for Shamrock Rovers in February 2010 on a two year contract. He won his second League of Ireland Premier Division title while at the club, while finishing as runner-up in the FAI Cup. Murphy's contract was mutually terminated in December 2010 so he could return south to be near his family.Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 2- Cork City - 2005
- Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers F.C.Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
- 20102010 League of IrelandThe 2010 League of Ireland was the 90th season of the League of Ireland. For the 26th season in succession, it was played using a two division format, consisting of the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division. Bohemians were the defending League of Ireland...
- Setanta Sports CupSetanta Sports CupThe Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
: 1- Cork City - 2008