Jamie Murphy (footballer, born 1973)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Murphy | ||
| Date of birth | 25 February 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Position(s) |
Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1995 | Blackpool | 77 | (4) |
| 1995–1997 | Doncaster Rovers | 25 | (1) |
| 1997 | Cambridge United | 0 | (0) |
| 1997–2000 | Halifax Town | 83 | (4) |
| 2000–2004 | Morecambe | 91 | (3) |
| 2004–2005 | Lancaster City | ||
| Total | 276 | (12) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
James Murphy (born 25 February 1973) is an English
In 1995, Murphy was released by Seasiders' manager Sam Allardyce. He joined Doncaster Rovers, with whom he remained for two years.
His next stop was Cambridge United. He signed a rolling contract with the U's, but left the club after only three months.
In November 1997 Murphy signed for
Murphy returned to Lancashire in 2000 to join Morecambe, where he played alongside ex-Blackpool teammate Steve McIlhargey. He left the Shrimps in 2004 and finished his career with neighbours Lancaster City.
Murphy then went on to do his physiotherapy degree and gained a First class honours at the
Murphy was later to return to his hometown of Manchester. He became a Manchester City physio during the time of Mark Hughes' management and later became head physio;[2] however, during the second season of Roberto Mancini's management he stopped being seen acting on match days with the first-team players, although the club later denied he had been demoted or forced to work with the club's Academy players. The club confirmed that he was never asked or took any duties within the academy. On 17 February he left the club by mutual consent.[3] It was reported that he received a £250,000 pay-off from the club.[4]
After resigning from his post as head of sports medicine and sports science at Manchester City, he joined Major League Soccer team New York Red Bulls.[citation needed] He currently works as the team's performance director.[citation needed]
Honours
Blackpool
- 1991-92
References
- ^ "After a 'big commitment' by the PFA, Jamie Murphy told Gordon Taylor 'I won't let you down' - and he didn't!". Archived from the original on 4 October 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2009.
- ^ http://intl.gameready.com/view/GR-ManCity-HeadPhysio-Aug10.html[permanent dead link]
- TheGuardian.com. 17 February 2011.
- ^ "Football".
- Murphy's stats at Soccerbase Archived 2007-10-01 at the Wayback Machine
- Murphy scores last-gasp winner for Morecambe - BBC Sport
- Murphy scores another winner for Morecambe - BBC Sport