Joe Murphy is as good as Keiren Westwood... (3 Viewers)
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torchomatic
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Actually, I tend to agree. I'd much rather have Murphy. Yes, he's shaky sometimes, but so was Westwood. Murphy is probably the best goalies on 1-2-1s that I've ever seen. I think he could be our keeper for as long as Oggy. I certainly hope he is anyway.
WestEndAgro
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rob9872
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I was in a minority on here when he was getting stick that stood uo for him but whilst I still think he's a top keeper that we're lucky to have at this level, I think westwood was special. I'm clouded on the way he left and hjs final season, but I think a very talented keeper who shuld be playing regular premiership football.
rob9872
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Unsure if this is meant in jest but I feckin hope so!
elephanttears
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How is Murphy as good as Westwood, nowhere even near. If he was then premiership teams would be clambering to sign him. I do rate Murphy though but to say he is better than Westwood is just ridiculous.
SkyBluePryce
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I thought he was our best player against swindon last week, but i think he could have done better on the 1st goal, he does what u say- parrying the ball back in to the 6 yard box. But in general I thought Westwood was unbelievable, the game against Brum away sticks in my mind. However Joe Murphy is an excellent replacement! and I thought the stick he got was unfair and based on peoples views on Westwwod rather than Murphy himselfThe only thing i notice about murphy but he hasnt for a while is when he parries it straight out to the 6 yard line for a tapin for any striker. He hasnt done it so much lately though
TrueSkyBlueLiam
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Its close, but i think KW made better career decision, L1 vs PL. 2 great keepers, but i would say Keiran Westwood is better than Murphy
Delboycov
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He's clearly not as good as Westwood who I still think will eventually go and play for one of the top clubs. Murphy has been outstanding this year though and is possibly the best keeper in League 1. That we still have any hope of reaching the playoffs is as much down to his consistent good form and saves as McG's and LC's prolific goalscoring.
skybluesham
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U must of only seen us play morcambe this year
KersleyDigs
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What people fail to acknowledge is how much both of them have improved on working with Oggy. Westwood thanked him in the press when he left and stated how much Oggy had done for his game. Murphy is much improved since he arrived.
SkyBlue_Bear83
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There is no discussion
Murphy is excellent for the position we are in, under circumstances he is as good as we are going to get. His performances this season have easily been of championship standard. Westwood is still better though
Murphy is excellent for the position we are in, under circumstances he is as good as we are going to get. His performances this season have easily been of championship standard. Westwood is still better though
deanocity3
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Found this on wiki
On 17 May 2009, Westwood was called up by the Republic of Ireland to attend their training camp in Portugal[7] after impressing against Leeds United in a League One match. Three days later he played as a second half substitute in a practice match against Portuguese club Lagos, replacing Joe Murphy after 66 minutes.
On 17 May 2009, Westwood was called up by the Republic of Ireland to attend their training camp in Portugal[7] after impressing against Leeds United in a League One match. Three days later he played as a second half substitute in a practice match against Portuguese club Lagos, replacing Joe Murphy after 66 minutes.
pw362
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Sat on the bench at Sunderland for 2 seasons. Great career move.
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Sat on the bench at Sunderland for 2 seasons. Great career move.
play_in_skyblue_stripes
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Joe Murphy has improved. However he is nowhere near as good as Westwood.
I am surprised though KW has not secured regular first team spot. Maybe he should move on elsewhere.
I am surprised though KW has not secured regular first team spot. Maybe he should move on elsewhere.
blueflint
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you must be mad:jerkit::jerkit::jerkit::jerkit::jerkit::jerkit::jerkit::jerkit:
johnniericoh
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I hope the 2 Murphy haters in Block E read these posts - JM absolutely outstanding this season - Player of the Season maybe ??
WestEndAgro
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I was joking but cleary it takes one to know one ......................you TOOL
SkyBlueBlood
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Westwood was a top keeper when he used to play and he needs to get out of Sunderland as a keeper of his quality needs to be playing.
Murphy though as been our best player this season and is almost as good.
Murphy though as been our best player this season and is almost as good.
Look. Murphy is quality. He's not as good as Westwood.
However kieron was too good for us. Murph is top drawer and the best keeper in the league. We should get behind him as he's ours and he's awesome. Lot shorter than I thought and he lives in hinckley. Love the Joe Murphy song yesterday
However kieron was too good for us. Murph is top drawer and the best keeper in the league. We should get behind him as he's ours and he's awesome. Lot shorter than I thought and he lives in hinckley. Love the Joe Murphy song yesterday
We're gonna lose Murphy to a Championship side in the summer i'm sure of it, he's a brilliant keeper and best in the division. As mentioned previously we wouldn't be in the position we are now without him. Westwood was brilliant, but Murphy's current form definitely matches him.
Why the fuck would you live in Hinckley? I moved to Cornwall to get as far away from that shithole of a town as I could.
Astute
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SkyBlueScottie
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Murphy is fine for this league. There still has to be question marks over him at champ level as he has only ever been relegated from that league. Westwood is a far better goalie that's why he is at a prem club and is an international goalie ahead of Murphy.
Done well but think he s got some way to go before he s the best I've ever seen
Sky Blue Kid
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Murphy is a good keeper for this league and the Championship, but to say he's better than Westwood? You're suffering from delusions of grandeur.
Westwoods' positional play is exceptional, Murphy is not so good. I'm not disrespecting Murphy, but he flaps more than Dimi at corners, and couldn't catch a cold.
Westwoods' positional play is exceptional, Murphy is not so good. I'm not disrespecting Murphy, but he flaps more than Dimi at corners, and couldn't catch a cold.
torchomatic
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I said on 1-2-1s he is for me. However, I think he is one of our best keepers. Wasn't too bothered about Oggy or Westwood really, but I like Murphy.