Shaun Murphy

Date of birth05 November 1970
Place of birthPerth
NationalityAustralian
Weight76 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

Murphy had a superb season for Sheffield United in the centre of defence in 2000-01 when he became the Blades first ever-present for ten years and signed a further three-year contract midway through the campaign. His understanding with Lee Sandford and then Keith Curle was excellent while he showed perfect timing and his interceptions and aerial ability were of a high standard. A constant danger in the opposition penalty area as his tally of five goals indicates, he was rewarded for his efforts by being voted supporters' club 'Player of the Year'. He added further caps to his international tally for Australia, featuring in the prestigious Confederations Cup tournament when he netted the winner in the third-place play-off tie against Brazil.

Murphy's contract with Sheffield United was cancelled in July 2003, allowing him to return to Australia.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Perth Italia 04 Sep 1992
Notts County 04 Sep 1992 31 Dec 1996
West Bromwich Albion 31 Dec 1996 22 Jul 1999
Sheffield United 22 Jul 1999 16 Jul 2003
Crystal Palace 01 Feb 2002 06 Apr 2002 L

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1995-96 Notts County League Cup 2
1996-97 West Bromwich Albion FA Cup 1
1997-98 West Bromwich Albion FA Cup 1
1997-98 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 1
1998-99 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 2
2000-01 Sheffield United FA Cup 1
2000-01 Sheffield United League Cup 5
2000-01 Sheffield United League Division 1 46
5
3
2001-02 Crystal Palace League Division 1 11
3
2001-02 Sheffield United League Cup 2
1
2001-02 Sheffield United League Division 1 27
6
2002-03 Sheffield United FA Cup 3
1
2002-03 Sheffield United League Cup 7
1
2002-03 Sheffield United League Division 1 42
1
2
5


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
04 Jan 1997 Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion L 3-0 FA Cup 3rd round
12 Aug 1997 Cambridge United v West Bromwich Albion D 1-1 League Cup 1st round 1st leg
24 Jan 1998 Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion L 4-0 FA Cup 4th round
11 Aug 1998 West Bromwich Albion v Brentford W 2-1 League Cup 1st round 1st leg
18 Aug 1998 Brentford v West Bromwich Albion L 3-0
Agg: 4-2
League Cup 1st round 2nd leg


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.