Current Player #23 Josh Murphy

Who knows, maybe at 29, and with a new family, Josh is finally happy and settled, really enjoying his football at a club where he is loved, and as he says, is very close to all the players, and clearly very close with the manager as well, and if he's offered similar money to what he's been on, and a 2-3 year deal, is simply happy to keep things the way they are.

Given how happy he clearly is with all aspects of his life, both professionally and personally, is it really worth the upheaval to change all of that, uproot your family, turn your life upside down all over again, and try to settle in somewhere else? Why risk it? There is more to life than money, and I'm sure he's probably already very financially comfortable.

He could potentially move somewhere else and double his money, but if every other aspect of his life suffers as a result of that move, is it worth it.

Sometimes it's best to quit while you're winning, and settle for what you've already got, and Josh is certainly winning, and is clearly very happy with everything he's got.

Stick with us Josh 💛
 
Mad Dog said:
Who knows, maybe at 29, and with a new family, Josh is finally happy and settled, really enjoying his football at a club where he is loved, and as he says, is very close to all the players, and clearly very close with the manager as well, and if he's offered similar money to what he's been on, and a 2-3 year deal, is simply happy to keep things the way they are.

Given how happy he clearly is with all aspects of his life, both professionally and personally, is it really worth the upheaval to change all of that, uproot your family, turn your life upside down all over again, and try to settle in somewhere else? Why risk it? There is more to life than money, and I'm sure he's probably already very financially comfortable.

He could potentially move somewhere else and double his money, but if every other aspect of his life suffers as a result of that move, is it worth it.

Sometimes it's best to quit while you're winning, and settle for what you've already got, and Josh is certainly winning, and is clearly very happy with everything he's got.

Stick with us Josh 💛
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See, I agree with that and obviously you do too. I could be very wrong but if you are a similar age to me (46) then you have enough life experience to know that what you say is the case. That said, Josh is a young lad at 28 and football a short career. He sees his brother excelling at the highest level and maybe he wants to get closer to that. You and I know that sort of thing doesn’t matter but does Josh? Josh is a clever lad and grounded so maybe he does. I hope so.
 
Eric Blair said:
See, I agree with that and obviously you do too. I could be very wrong but if you are a similar age to me (46) then you have enough life experience to know that what you say is the case. That said, Josh is a young lad at 28 and football a short career. He sees his brother excelling at the highest level and maybe he wants to get closer to that. You and I know that sort of thing doesn’t matter but does Josh? Josh is a clever lad and grounded so maybe he does. I hope so.
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He wasnt that great today but still basically won us the game with that penalty. Sadly I can see him going somewhere like Sunderland and earning lots but maybe not playing that much.
 
werthersoriginal said:
He wasnt that great today but still basically won us the game with that penalty. Sadly I can see him going somewhere like Sunderland and earning lots but maybe not playing that much.
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That would be a real shame. Also I’ve never seen a clearer penalty in my life. Their right back was two years too late in that challenge
 
Eric Blair said:
See, I agree with that and obviously you do too. I could be very wrong but if you are a similar age to me (46) then you have enough life experience to know that what you say is the case. That said, Josh is a young lad at 28 and football a short career. He sees his brother excelling at the highest level and maybe he wants to get closer to that. You and I know that sort of thing doesn’t matter but does Josh? Josh is a clever lad and grounded so maybe he does. I hope so.
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He's actually 29, so likely to only have one big contract left in his career.

Hopefully though, as you say, he's grounded enough that he sees a 2-3 year contract with us, on similar money to what he's been on, and the continuation of what he clearly considers a very positive and settled situation for him and his family, as the right move for him.
 
Mad Dog said:
He's actually 29, so likely to only have one big contract left in his career.

Hopefully though, as you say, he's grounded enough that he sees a 2-3 year contract with us, on similar money to what he's been on, and the continuation of what he clearly considers a very positive and settled situation for him and his family, as the right move for him.
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Maybe Mrs Murphy is happy here and will tell him to stay put. I’m sure she reads this forum so, Mrs Murphy, you know what to do.
 
What a bloke. Whatever happens it's been a pleasure, but can see him maybe regretting it from a footballing perspective if he does move on, although not a financial one
 
Reedie8610 said:
I live in the north east and there’s strong rumour Sunderland want him. He’s from Birtley which is Gateshead way. Although Sunderland only usually buy foreign kids nobody’s heard of because there crap these days. So who knows
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Let's face it Sunderland want anything that moves -
 
Reedie8610 said:
I live in the north east and there’s strong rumour Sunderland want him. He’s from Birtley which is Gateshead way. Although Sunderland only usually buy foreign kids nobody’s heard of because there crap these days. So who knows
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Josh Murphy born in Wembley?
 
The Dub interesting on Murphy.

It seems to me that Murphy has finally worked with a manager who appreciates him and is getting the best out of him. At Oxford he haf Karl Robinson, who was very excited about signing him but then seems to have rushed him back too soon and then dumped on him in public, Liam Manning who wouldn't pick him at all.

At Preston he was injured and hung out to dry by Ryan Lowe, At Cardiff he worked with Neil Warnock and Mick McCarthy.

Buckingham must be the best coach- for his style anyway -that he's had for years.

And Murphy has really impressed me defensively too. He's tracking back whilst his pace even from defence is always a threat
 
chromeyellow said:
The Dub interesting on Murphy.

It seems to me that Murphy has finally worked with a manager who appreciates him and is getting the best out of him. At Oxford he haf Karl Robinson, who was very excited about signing him but then seems to have rushed him back too soon and then dumped on him in public, Liam Manning who wouldn't pick him at all.

At Preston he was injured and hung out to dry by Ryan Lowe, At Cardiff he worked with Neil Warnock and Mick McCarthy.

Buckingham must be the best coach- for his style anyway -that he's had for years.

And Murphy has really impressed me defensively too. He's tracking back whilst his pace even from defence is always a threat
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It’s easily forgotten that footballers are still people with likes, dislikes and that yucky word people are still afraid of - feelings!! If you are a little vulnerable mentally (which is by no means a weakness, we all are to some degree), it’s inevitable that if someone with the right level of patience, communication and motivation can get you back on track. We are all a people person.

Des and Murphy have clearly built a bond and hopefully he’s got it in his locker to be a different kind of manager for players who need something else because that can be transformative. One size fits all is where so many leaders go wrong. If Murphy needs a little bit of special treatment then fine, make time for it, as long as you’re convinced he’ll give back, which he has. Perhaps Manning didn’t want to and that’s his prerogative. Karl is just a bull in a china shop for a player like that.

For what it’s worth I have very little doubt that Des will win over the majority of hearts that he hasn’t already. That’s half the battle because a team that’ll run through walls will reduce the onus on tactical excellence. But when you get to the nitty gritty - I.e. other good teams who also have good managers and strong dressing rooms, the tactical nouse carries a greater weight. Details are everything. That’s the bit we’re yet to really see on a consistent basis but I’m sure he’s learned an extraordinary amount this season and with a summer window to re-jig the things he doesn’t like, I’m sure it’s in pipeline.
 
Swaby39 said:
It’s easily forgotten that footballers are still people with likes, dislikes and that yucky word people are still afraid of - feelings!! If you are a little vulnerable mentally (which is by no means a weakness, we all are to some degree), it’s inevitable that if someone with the right level of patience, communication and motivation can get you back on track. We are all a people person.

Des and Murphy have clearly built a bond and hopefully he’s got it in his locker to be a different kind of manager for players who need something else because that can be transformative. One size fits all is where so many leaders go wrong. If Murphy needs a little bit of special treatment then fine, make time for it, as long as you’re convinced he’ll give back, which he has. Perhaps Manning didn’t want to and that’s his prerogative. Karl is just a bull in a china shop for a player like that.

For what it’s worth I have very little doubt that Des will win over the majority of hearts that he hasn’t already. That’s half the battle because a team that’ll run through walls will reduce the onus on tactical excellence. But when you get to the nitty gritty - I.e. other good teams who also have good managers and strong dressing rooms, the tactical nouse carries a greater weight. Details are everything. That’s the bit we’re yet to really see on a consistent basis but I’m sure he’s learned an extraordinary amount this season and with a summer window to re-jig the things he doesn’t like, I’m sure it’s in pipeline.
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I also think Joe Bennett coming in to the club has made a major difference with Murphy.

Must make a real difference having your best friend at the club on and off it.

I’d go as far to saying Murphy is a little bit more likely to stay should we sign Bennett up for longer.
 
Swaby39 said:
It’s easily forgotten that footballers are still people with likes, dislikes and that yucky word people are still afraid of - feelings!! If you are a little vulnerable mentally (which is by no means a weakness, we all are to some degree), it’s inevitable that if someone with the right level of patience, communication and motivation can get you back on track. We are all a people person.

Des and Murphy have clearly built a bond and hopefully he’s got it in his locker to be a different kind of manager for players who need something else because that can be transformative. One size fits all is where so many leaders go wrong. If Murphy needs a little bit of special treatment then fine, make time for it, as long as you’re convinced he’ll give back, which he has. Perhaps Manning didn’t want to and that’s his prerogative. Karl is just a bull in a china shop for a player like that.

For what it’s worth I have very little doubt that Des will win over the majority of hearts that he hasn’t already. That’s half the battle because a team that’ll run through walls will reduce the onus on tactical excellence. But when you get to the nitty gritty - I.e. other good teams who also have good managers and strong dressing rooms, the tactical nouse carries a greater weight. Details are everything. That’s the bit we’re yet to really see on a consistent basis but I’m sure he’s learned an extraordinary amount this season and with a summer window to re-jig the things he doesn’t like, I’m sure it’s in pipeline.
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Moderators, can we get an "agree the s**t out of this" emoji? Would be useful in circumstances like this message from @Swaby39
 
Just noticed Jacob Murphy also wears no 23 don't know if this has been mentioned before.
 
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