Career
He also made appearances for the Republic of Ireland, winning three caps. The club were then promoted to the First Division in Murphy"s first full season in the side, but were relegated after two seasons in the top flight. He moved back to the top flight again, joining Chelsea on a free transfer in the summer of 1985, but his time at Stamford Bridge was plagued by lack of form and injury problems.
In three seasons he made only 34 league appearances and his contract was cancelled due to injury in March 1988.
He joined non-league side Fisher Athletic to finish his career.
