Neil Murphy

Neil Anthony Murphy (born 19 May 1980 in Liverpool) is an English former professional footballer, who plays for Maghull FC, he also still works part-time as a coach for Liverpool's academy. He has represented England at under-17 and under-20 levels.

Club career

Murphy began his career as a trainee with Liverpool, turning professional in August 1999 at Liverpool, previously he had played in the same youth sides as Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher. He joined Luton Town on loan in February 2000, but returned to Liverpool without making his debut. Released by Liverpool at the end of the season, he joined Third Division club Blackpool on a free transfer in July 2000. He made his debut on 12 August 2000 as a substitute for Mike Newell as Blackpool won 3–1 at home to Hull City.

He joined Altrincham in 2002, but played just eight times before joining Northern Premier League rivals Marine in November 2002.

He joined Kidsgrove Athletic in 2006, but broke his leg in a collision with a teammate while warming up in October 2006.

International career Murphy made two appearances for the England national under-20 team at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship in Nigeria. He featured in the group stage against the United States and Japan as England failed to progress to the next round.

Honours Blackpool Football League Third Division play-offs: 2001