Career
He earned 1 cap under Jack Charlton for the Irish national team He represented Street Patricks Athletic, Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers F.C., Kilkenny City and Athlone Town during his career in the League of Ireland. He signed for the Gypsies in 1981/82 from Saint Pats and made his debut against Sligo Rovers in September 1981.
He captained Bohs in 1986/87 and made 148 league appearances (7 goals) and 6 European appearances for the club before signing for Rovers at the beginning of the 1988/89 season.
Murphy scored 2 goals in 91 appearances for the Hoops.
