Albie Murphy

Albert "Albie" Murphy (November 1930 – June 2000) was an Irish professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career Murphy was born in Dublin. He joined Clyde in Scotland from Transport in 1949, but returned to Ireland with Shamrock Rovers in 1951. He then rejoined Clyde for many years winning the Scottish Cup with them twice in 1955 and 1958.

He resigned for Shamrock Rovers again in September 1959 for £750. Murphy was forced to move as he was barred from Scottish football. He had become a bookmaker and opened a betting shop in Dublin and rendered himself ineligible to continue to play in the Scottish League.

He took over as coach in September 1960 for one season.

Murphy was capped by Ireland once in a friendly on 19 October 1955, playing in a defeat to Yugoslavia at Dalymount Park. In addition, he represented the League of Ireland XI against the Scottish League XI in 1949. On another occasion, Murphy was sent off against Rangers following a fight on the pitch.

Honours Clyde Scottish Cup: 1954–55, 1957–58 Scottish Division Two: 1956–57 Glasgow Cup: 1958–59; runner-up: 1956–57 Glasgow Charity Cup: 1957–58; runner-up: 1958–59