Advertisement
Brian Murphy has made five appearances for Cardiff since joining in 2016. Paul Jenkins

35-year-old Waterford goalkeeper signs new Cardiff deal ahead of Premier League return

Former Bohemians and Ipswich Town shot-stopper Brian Murphy has signed a new contract with Cardiff ahead of next season.

GOALKEEPER BRIAN MURPHY has signed a new contract with Cardiff City as the club prepare for their return to the Premier League next season after securing promotion from the Championship.

The 35-year-old joined the Bluebirds in 2016, where has has been backup to shot-stopper Neil Etheridge as the club secured their return to the top-flight for the 2018/19 season.

Waterford-born Murphy spent the early part of his career at Manchester City, enjoying four years at Maine Road where he competed alongside David Seaman and Nicky Weaver for a starting position.

The goalkeeper also won the Eircom League Premier Division and FAI Cup with Bohemians in 2008, where has was named Player of the Season after keeping 20 clean sheets in 33 games.

Brian Murphy Murphy was called into the Ireland squad in 2009 and again in 2014. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

After being named in the PFAI Team of the Year three season in a row at Dalymount Park, he joined Roy Keane at Ipswich Town in 2009, later taking in spells at QPR and Portsmouth.

โ€œBrian Murphy, whose contract expired this summer, has been given a new one-year deal with the club,โ€ Cardiff said on Friday.

โ€œWeโ€™ve worked really hard this week to get a number of the ladsโ€™ contracts tied down ahead of the new season,โ€ added Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock.

โ€œIโ€™m delighted weโ€™ve been able to do this and I thank Tan Sri Vincent, Mehmet and Ken for their support throughout the summer as well: weโ€™ve done brilliantly.โ€

Cardiff secured their return to the Premier League after finishing second in the Championship last season, securing 90 points during an impressive campaign.

They begin the new season away to Bournemouth on 11 August.

The42 is on Instagram! Tap the button below on your phone to follow us!

Sky Sports confirm live fixtures with Man United to kick off 2018/19 Premier League campaign

Irish defender Oโ€™Connor drops down to League One in search of regular first-team football

Close
Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Hightower
    Favourite Hightower
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 5:34 PM

    Not much cover at RB may bring in Rafael or Fabio

    60
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute EK
    Favourite EK
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 5:56 PM

    @Hightower: with Danilo on the bench.

    18
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Now or Never
    Favourite Now or Never
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 5:39 PM

    Such a pity, last chance to represent his country in a major tournament, gotta feel for the man.

    65
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Fionn Falcao
    Favourite Fionn Falcao
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 5:44 PM

    @Now or Never: absolute douche tho.

    116
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Jonathon Carroll
    Favourite Jonathon Carroll
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 7:38 PM

    Are they certain??? I mean he does have form with faking injury. Maybe this is his best performance yet?

    14
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Marko Polo
    Favourite Marko Polo
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 6:12 PM

    Best RB ever to play the game. Shame.

    13
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Stephen Bolger
    Favourite Stephen Bolger
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 6:18 PM

    @Marko Polo: cafu

    91
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Clay Davis
    Favourite Clay Davis
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 6:55 PM

    @Stephen Bolger: John O Shea

    65
    See 1 more reply โ–พ
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Gareth Keenan
    Favourite Gareth Keenan
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 8:38 PM

    @Clay Davis: Paul McShane

    11
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute David Cowhig
    Favourite David Cowhig
    Report
    May 11th 2018, 6:32 PM

    Shame. Heโ€™s an entertaining player to watch

    5
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

Leave a commentcancel