Alan Murphy (Irish footballer)

Football player infobox
playername = Alan Murphy
fullname = Alan Murphy


nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1981|10|3
cityofbirth = Mayo
countryofbirth = Ireland
currentclub = Galway United
position = Striker
years = 1998-2004
2004-2006
2006-2007
2008
2008
clubs = Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
caps(goals) = ? (48)
? (11)
? (13)
14 (2)
1 (1)

Alan Murphy (born October 3, 1981 in Mayo) is an Irish footballer currently playing for Galway United in the League of Ireland.

Alan plays in midfield or upfront and joined Galway United from Derry City FC before the 2006 season began. He joined Derry in 2004 [http://www.galwayadvertiser.ie/dws//story.tpl?inc=2004/03/25/news/44303.html] making 59 appearances and scoring 11 goals.

Prior to this, he had his first period at Galway where he was a prolific goal scorer and a fans favourite. Murphy was top goal scorer for three seasons running and is currently Galway United's 2nd all time scorer with 61 goals. He was the top scorer in the First Division in 2003 [http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/iertops.html]

In February 2008 he was signed by Shamrock Rovers on a part-time contract [http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/pressrelease.php?subaction=showfull&id=1203413796&archive=&start_from=&ucat=10&] . He scored on his debut [http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/reports/2008_21_Feb_vDundalk.php] and on his full competitive debut [http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/reports/2008_08_Mar_vDrogheda.php] .

He was released from Shamrock Rovers on the 25th of June 2008 after 2 goals in 17 total appearances [http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/index-home.php] .

On July 9 2008 Murphy signed for Galway United. He scored the opening goal in his first match after re-joining Galway United against Sligo Rovers with a free kick. [http://www.galwayunitedfc.ie/match-reports/galway-united-1-sligo-rvrs-1.html]

Has represented his country at Schools and U18 level.

Honours

* FAI League Cup: 1
** Derry City F.C. 2006