Jerry Murphy

Jeremiah Michael Murphy (born 23 September 1959) is a retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the League for Crystal Palace and Chelsea before moving into non-league football with Fisher Athletic. Born in England, he made three appearances for the Republic of Ireland national team.

For the Welsh footballer, see Jerry Murphy (footballer, born 1907). For the American football cornerback, see Jerome Murphy.

Jerry Murphy
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-09-23) 23 September 1959
Place of birth Stepney, Greater London
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1985 Crystal Palace 229 (20)
1985–1988 Chelsea 34 (3)
1988–1989 Fisher Athletic
1989 Blacktown City 2 (0)
1989–1990 Wollongong City 16 (0)
International career
1979–1980 Republic of Ireland 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Murphy started out with Terry Venables' Crystal Palace, spending nine years at Selhurst Park during which time he won the FA Youth Cup in both 1977 and 1978 as part of the famous "Team of the Eighties".[1] The club were then promoted to the First Division in Murphy's first full season in the side, but were relegated after two seasons in the top flight. However, Murphy remained with Palace winning the "Player of the Year" award in 1983.

He moved back to the top flight again, joining Chelsea on a free transfer in the summer of 1985.

He scored in a 1–1 draw at Everton which put Chelsea briefly top of the league. The daily mirror's back page headline the next day was "Jerry and the Pacemakers". His time at Stamford Bridge was affected by lack of form and injury problems. In three seasons he made only 34 league appearances and his contract was cancelled due to injury in March 1988.[1] He joined non-league side Fisher Athletic to finish his career.

See also

References
  1. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel (1990). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. Breedon Books. p. 82. ISBN 0907969542.


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