Brian Barry-Murphy
![]() Barry-Murphy playing for Bury in 2009 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Brian Barry-Murphy[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 27 July 1978||
Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | ||
Position(s) |
Defensive midfielder[1] | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester City EDS (manager) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1995–1999 | Cork City | 82 | (2) |
1999–2003 | Preston North End | 21 | (0) |
2002 | → Southend United (loan) | 8 | (1) |
2002 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2003–2004 | Sheffield Wednesday | 58 | (0) |
2004–2010 | Bury | 218 | (13) |
2010–2018 | Rochdale | 66 | (1) |
Total | 433 | (17) | |
International career | |||
2003–2004 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 2 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2019–2021 | Rochdale | ||
2021– | Manchester City EDS | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Brian Barry-Murphy (born 27 July 1978) is an Irish professional
He began his career at his hometown club Cork City. In 1999, he moved to English club Preston North End, but began to establish himself in league football with loan spells at Southend United and Hartlepool United. He would go on to play for Sheffield Wednesday, and Bury before signing for local rivals Rochdale in 2010.
Barry-Murphy has played internationally for the Republic of Ireland twice at under-21 level.
Early life
Barry-Murphy was born in Cork.[1] His father, Jimmy, was a Gaelic footballer and hurler, and manager, who is widely considered to be one of the most iconic players in the history of Gaelic games.[2]
Club career
Brian Barry-Murphy has previously played for
Rochdale
On 16 June 2010 Barry-Murphy agreed terms with
Managerial career
Barry-Murphy was appointed Rochdale's caretaker manager in March 2019 following the sacking of Keith Hill.[6] In April 2019 he was appointed permanent manager on a two-year contract.[7] On 30 June 2021, Barry-Murphy resigned from his position as manager.[8]
On 24 July 2021, Barry-Murphy was announced as the manager of the Manchester City Elite Development Squad.[9]
Managerial statistics
- As of match played 30 June 2021[10]
Team | From | To | Record | ||||
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P | W | D | L | Win % | |||
Rochdale | 4 March 2019 | 30 June 2021 | 109 | 34 | 28 | 47 | 31.2 |
Total | 109 | 34 | 28 | 47 | 31.2 |
References
- ^ a b c d "Brian Barry-Murphy". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- Independent News & Media.
Barry-Murphy's son Brian is first-team coach at Rochdale now in League Two in England. When he finishes his pro-European licence in the summer, he will have all his coaching badges. They share coaching ideas but Barry-Murphy still knows what he wants.
- ^ "Leyton Orient 2–1 Southend". BBC Sport. 12 March 2002. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- ^ "MK Dons 3–1 Rochdale". BBC Sport. 5 November 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- ^ "Rochdale: Brian Barry-Murphy remains as player-coach". BBC Sport. 24 June 2014.
- ^ "Rochdale: Keith Hill sacked as manager by League One club". BBC Sport. 4 March 2019.
- ^ "Brian Barry-Murphy: Rochdale appoint caretaker manager as permanent boss". BBC Sport. 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Club Statement: Brian Barry-Murphy". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Academy Management Structure Confirmed". Manchester City. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Managers: Brian Barry-Murphy". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
External links
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- Brian Barry-Murphy at Soccerbase
- Brian Barry-Murphy at Soccerway