Career
Danny is most recognised for his time at Cork City. In England
Murphy, a left full back, previously played for Queens Park Rangers, Swindon Town, and Margate. 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 professional contract upon his 17th birthday.
Swindon Town and Margate
Upon Murphy"s release from QPR he agreed to join Swindon Town 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
Cork City
Murphy rejoined Cork City in December 2010.
Motherwell
Murphy joined Motherwell 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. Murphy followed up his Motherwell debut with some fine displays at Hibernian and Celtic and added his first league goal at Dundee United before an ankle injury cut short his season. Dunfermline Athletic
By November 2007, Murphy had fallen out-of-favour under new manager Mark McGhee and he was loaned to First Division side Dunfermline Athletic until January.
After some good form with the Pars, new manager Jim McIntyre decided to extend Murphy"s loan deal to the end of January.
Return to Cork
On 25 February 2008, Murphy returned to Ireland, re-signing with Cork City under new manager Alan Mathews. 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. Murphy"s contract was mutually terminated in December 2010 so he could return south to be near his family.
Cork City
League of Ireland (1): 2005
Setanta Sports Cup (1): 2008
League of Ireland First Division (1): 2011
Shamrock Rovers
League of Ireland (1): 2010.
