Danny Murphy has medical as Blackburn Rovers close in

8:42am Saturday 23rd June 2012 in Football Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

MEDICAL Danny Murphy MEDICAL Danny Murphy

Former England international Danny Murphy was last night closing in on sealing a move to Blackburn Rovers.

The 35-year-old midfielder was understood to be having a medical last night with Rovers hopeful a deal could be wrapped up imminently.

The free transfer capture of Murphy would be a big coup for the Championship new boys as they look to earn an instant Premier League return.

Murphy did attract interest from Premier League Queens Park Rangers, while Fulham were also attempting to convince the former Liverpool man to stay at Craven Cottage for another season.

But the offer of a two-year deal and lucrative pay packet may have convinced Murphy that Ewood Park is the right place for him.

Murphy’s signature would give Rovers a boost in their bid to persuade other players there is a brighter future at the troubled East Lancashire outfit.

Newcastle striker Leon Best is understood to be mulling over a £2m move to Rovers after being told he had no future at St James Park.

Moves for Murphy and Bet are the clearest sign that Anuradha Desai is giving under-fire boss Steve Kean a decent budget to strengthen his squad.

Rovers are also looking to bring in a Premier League midfielder on loan to provide extra energy in the centre of the park.

Junior Hoilett and Yakubu are still expected to quit Ewood this summer, while Steven Nzonzi, Martin Olsson, Mauro Formica, Gael Givet Paul Robinson and Scott Dan will take some convincing to stay.

Murphy, who won nine full England caps, was born in Chester and started out as a trainee at Crewe Alexandra.

Many top flight clubs had their eye on Murphy before his eventual move to Liverpool.

Before he left, he helped Crewe get to the second flight of English football for the first time since the war as Crewe finished third in Division Two, before going on to defeat Brentford 1-0 at Wembley in the play-offs.

After seven years at Anfield Murphy moved to then-top flight Charlton Athletic before heading to Tottenham Hotspur and then across London to Craven Cottage in 2007.

Comments (38)

8:45am Sat 23 Jun 12

Coeur de Lion says...

That puts the average age of the squad at er 35.
That puts the average age of the squad at er 35. Coeur de Lion

8:45am Sat 23 Jun 12

idlewally says...

"Moves for Murphy and Bet are the clearest sign that Anuradha Desai is giving under-fire boss Steve Kean a decent budget to strengthen his squad. "

Yoeah cos nothin says splash the cash like a free transfer
"Moves for Murphy and Bet are the clearest sign that Anuradha Desai is giving under-fire boss Steve Kean a decent budget to strengthen his squad. " Yoeah cos nothin says splash the cash like a free transfer idlewally

8:54am Sat 23 Jun 12

James.NoNayNever says...

**** resumes,,,,Kean out
**** resumes,,,,Kean out James.NoNayNever

8:54am Sat 23 Jun 12

Dan11 says...

Murphy is actually a decent signing for next season. We need more than one 35 year old to improve the squad and cover the cracks as lots of players will be leaving and need to be replaced.
Murphy is actually a decent signing for next season. We need more than one 35 year old to improve the squad and cover the cracks as lots of players will be leaving and need to be replaced. Dan11

8:56am Sat 23 Jun 12

Rovers 1495 says...

http://www.deccanchr
onicle.com/channels/
nation/north/yet-ano
ther-shocker-venky%E
2%80%99s-068

This joker said that Newcastle would get relegated last season
http://www.deccanchr onicle.com/channels/ nation/north/yet-ano ther-shocker-venky%E 2%80%99s-068 This joker said that Newcastle would get relegated last season Rovers 1495

8:57am Sat 23 Jun 12

Soccerover says...

Stop p1ss1ing about Shebby and listen up.....

If you want to get the fans back onside then you have to get rid of the bald headed pr1ck...Stevie Wonder (why I am still in this feckin' job)....

You may have heard Shebby that Harry Redknapp is out of a job....hire him (or someone of similar stature) and we (the fans) might start to take an interest....

Until then I suggest "you keep your feckin' head down".
Stop p1ss1ing about Shebby and listen up..... If you want to get the fans back onside then you have to get rid of the bald headed pr1ck...Stevie Wonder (why I am still in this feckin' job).... You may have heard Shebby that Harry Redknapp is out of a job....hire him (or someone of similar stature) and we (the fans) might start to take an interest.... Until then I suggest "you keep your feckin' head down". Soccerover

8:59am Sat 23 Jun 12

Shaun Johnson says...

Well QPR didn't make the move for him. Maybe there was something wrong under the bonnet during inspection...
Well QPR didn't make the move for him. Maybe there was something wrong under the bonnet during inspection... Shaun Johnson

9:09am Sat 23 Jun 12

Rovers 1495 says...

Coeur de Lion wrote:
That puts the average age of the squad at er 35.
No, 12 and a half, don't forget the Academy players
[quote][p][bold]Coeur de Lion[/bold] wrote: That puts the average age of the squad at er 35.[/p][/quote]No, 12 and a half, don't forget the Academy players Rovers 1495

9:10am Sat 23 Jun 12

nil bye mouth says...

And with Messi/ronaldo/becham
/ Ronaldinho and many others like him to sign soon a return to the premiership is imminent.
And with Messi/ronaldo/becham / Ronaldinho and many others like him to sign soon a return to the premiership is imminent. nil bye mouth

9:13am Sat 23 Jun 12

unclejacklegend says...

How many games is he allowed to play before keanocchio tells him he's got a life threatening illness or his contract tells him he's got cruciate ligament damage? nelsen, rochina, vuckevic, Salgado ect ect ect. Lies, thieves, crooks, con men.

100% rovers
0% venkys
How many games is he allowed to play before keanocchio tells him he's got a life threatening illness or his contract tells him he's got cruciate ligament damage? nelsen, rochina, vuckevic, Salgado ect ect ect. Lies, thieves, crooks, con men. 100% rovers 0% venkys unclejacklegend

9:14am Sat 23 Jun 12

craftandgraft says...

Did Shebby have to undergo a medical?

HE NEEDS A BRAIN SCAN.

KEAN OUT
ANDERSON OUT
AGNEW OUT
VENKYS OUT
SINGH OUT

Arte et Labore
ps. ask the GLOBAL ADVISOR how the legal action being taken by Sam Allardyce and Ryan Nelsen is going.
Did Shebby have to undergo a medical? HE NEEDS A BRAIN SCAN. KEAN OUT ANDERSON OUT AGNEW OUT VENKYS OUT SINGH OUT Arte et Labore ps. ask the GLOBAL ADVISOR how the legal action being taken by Sam Allardyce and Ryan Nelsen is going. craftandgraft

9:19am Sat 23 Jun 12

samsno2millfan says...

idlewally wrote:
"Moves for Murphy and Bet are the clearest sign that Anuradha Desai is giving under-fire boss Steve Kean a decent budget to strengthen his squad. " Yoeah cos nothin says splash the cash like a free transfer
"..a lucrative pay packet.."

Does this mean he'll play a dozen games and then be benched? It seems to be their modus operandi.

Your comments, Michel, Jason?
[quote][p][bold]idlewally[/bold] wrote: "Moves for Murphy and Bet are the clearest sign that Anuradha Desai is giving under-fire boss Steve Kean a decent budget to strengthen his squad. " Yoeah cos nothin says splash the cash like a free transfer[/p][/quote]"..a lucrative pay packet.." Does this mean he'll play a dozen games and then be benched? It seems to be their modus operandi. Your comments, Michel, Jason? samsno2millfan

9:22am Sat 23 Jun 12

LittleRonnieHildersley says...

Good signing, there is no transfer few but the layout is in his wages. More of this please, some decent signings might stabilise things a bit and at least we're not having to listen to leans usual drivel.
Good signing, there is no transfer few but the layout is in his wages. More of this please, some decent signings might stabilise things a bit and at least we're not having to listen to leans usual drivel. LittleRonnieHildersley

9:25am Sat 23 Jun 12

larky says...

Why don't you put all us rovers fans out of our misery.
Sell all the best players, Sell Brockhall for housing development,
Once you have stripped the club of all its assets you can put it in for solvency, and sell the club. Then all the people in your little syndicate will have made a few million on your investment and we can end the nightmare that you have made supporting our club end.
That is all you here for so don't drag it on, and take us in to league one get it over with now.
Ever Rovers Fan Knows What your up to, and Keane is one of the syndicate leaders, Who saw what the clubs assets were while working under Big Sam. That is why he as not been sacked, anyone who gets a club relegated, and then says he is confident he will be in the job next year is higher up the food chain than is position in the club portrays.
Why don't you put all us rovers fans out of our misery. Sell all the best players, Sell Brockhall for housing development, Once you have stripped the club of all its assets you can put it in for solvency, and sell the club. Then all the people in your little syndicate will have made a few million on your investment and we can end the nightmare that you have made supporting our club end. That is all you here for so don't drag it on, and take us in to league one get it over with now. Ever Rovers Fan Knows What your up to, and Keane is one of the syndicate leaders, Who saw what the clubs assets were while working under Big Sam. That is why he as not been sacked, anyone who gets a club relegated, and then says he is confident he will be in the job next year is higher up the food chain than is position in the club portrays. larky

9:36am Sat 23 Jun 12

Dukes says...

Not to happy with the signing,and he is 35 now dead wood he is but has got experiences.

VENKYS OUT AND KEAN OUT.
Not to happy with the signing,and he is 35 now dead wood he is but has got experiences. VENKYS OUT AND KEAN OUT. Dukes

9:42am Sat 23 Jun 12

Bombay Duck Club says...

FOR THE ATTENTION OF SHABBY SINGH
Shabby, your early efforts have been strewn with self-inflicted wounds. So here is some advice for the "Global Adviser".
1. Don't adopt a silly, self-important job title. People in Blackburn are down to earth, unpretentious folks and they will only think you are a pompous tit of no substance.
2. Don't be dishonest and try to defend the indefensible as you did when changing your position of Kean's unfitness for football management.
3. When explaining yourself (as you did regarding Kean) don't talk to the (former) supporters as if they are as stupid as you are. They can see straight through you even if Andy Crier cannot.
4. Do try to do something about your oily,smug, appearance.

GLOBAL ADVICE FOR A GLOBAL ADVISER!
FOR THE ATTENTION OF SHABBY SINGH Shabby, your early efforts have been strewn with self-inflicted wounds. So here is some advice for the "Global Adviser". 1. Don't adopt a silly, self-important job title. People in Blackburn are down to earth, unpretentious folks and they will only think you are a pompous tit of no substance. 2. Don't be dishonest and try to defend the indefensible as you did when changing your position of Kean's unfitness for football management. 3. When explaining yourself (as you did regarding Kean) don't talk to the (former) supporters as if they are as stupid as you are. They can see straight through you even if Andy Crier cannot. 4. Do try to do something about your oily,smug, appearance. GLOBAL ADVICE FOR A GLOBAL ADVISER! Bombay Duck Club

9:44am Sat 23 Jun 12

happycyclist says...

Erm, if experienced 35 year-olds are the solution, why wasn't Salgado treated a bit better?
Erm, if experienced 35 year-olds are the solution, why wasn't Salgado treated a bit better? happycyclist

9:45am Sat 23 Jun 12

happycyclist says...

Brad Friedel next.
Brad Friedel next. happycyclist

9:47am Sat 23 Jun 12

happycyclist says...

Oh, and word from a Borussia Monchengladbach fan last night was that Hoilett has gone there.
Oh, and word from a Borussia Monchengladbach fan last night was that Hoilett has gone there. happycyclist

9:49am Sat 23 Jun 12

Angrlus says...

"That is why he as not been sacked, anyone who gets a club relegated, and then says he is confident he will be in the job next year is higher up the food chain than is position in the club portrays.."

Now THAT I believe. I had a dream that I somehow bumped into Alan Shearer at the Euros and started telling him about my memory of Rovers winning the Premiership and begging him to consider coming back as manager to which he just laughed and said there was nothing to come back to. When I asked him what he thought of Kean.. I think I asked him about being dodgy... He laughed it off and offered me a smoke..funnily enough when I woke up and got to thinking about it, it doesn't make you wonder why no-one out there in any professional capacity ever seem to ask that question." why is Kean unsackable? "
"That is why he as not been sacked, anyone who gets a club relegated, and then says he is confident he will be in the job next year is higher up the food chain than is position in the club portrays.." Now THAT I believe. I had a dream that I somehow bumped into Alan Shearer at the Euros and started telling him about my memory of Rovers winning the Premiership and begging him to consider coming back as manager to which he just laughed and said there was nothing to come back to. When I asked him what he thought of Kean.. I think I asked him about being dodgy... He laughed it off and offered me a smoke..funnily enough when I woke up and got to thinking about it, it doesn't make you wonder why no-one out there in any professional capacity ever seem to ask that question." why is Kean unsackable? " Angrlus

9:56am Sat 23 Jun 12

noddymcleod says...

So that's Murphy and Dunnie in midfield - who's going to do the running ?
So that's Murphy and Dunnie in midfield - who's going to do the running ? noddymcleod

9:59am Sat 23 Jun 12

Angrlus says...

happycyclist wrote:
Erm, if experienced 35 year-olds are the solution, why wasn't Salgado treated a bit better?
He was... Kind of.

At least he wasn't asked to play out of position, in games we could have easily won but were baffling with their formation and player selection and lack of substitution, which ended in defeats with both players and manager boo-ed off the field.

Instead he got to sit on the sidelines and eat chicken whilst getting paid more in a week than we do in crummy jobs in a year...

Instead he
[quote][p][bold]happycyclist[/bold] wrote: Erm, if experienced 35 year-olds are the solution, why wasn't Salgado treated a bit better?[/p][/quote]He was... Kind of. At least he wasn't asked to play out of position, in games we could have easily won but were baffling with their formation and player selection and lack of substitution, which ended in defeats with both players and manager boo-ed off the field. Instead he got to sit on the sidelines and eat chicken whilst getting paid more in a week than we do in crummy jobs in a year... Instead he Angrlus

10:04am Sat 23 Jun 12

Angrlus says...

Got to admit, that photo isnt very complimentary.. He looks much older than 35.. Maybe the medical is for a hip replacement?
Got to admit, that photo isnt very complimentary.. He looks much older than 35.. Maybe the medical is for a hip replacement? Angrlus

10:38am Sat 23 Jun 12

wilyrover says...

Forgive me if I'm less than excited about the signing of a 35 year old whose legs are gone.
Forgive me if I'm less than excited about the signing of a 35 year old whose legs are gone. wilyrover

10:42am Sat 23 Jun 12

YarkshahRover says...

Angrlus wrote:
Got to admit, that photo isnt very complimentary.. He looks much older than 35.. Maybe the medical is for a hip replacement?
My first thought when I saw his photo. He looks more like 55. He's obviously sruck a gold mine here.
[quote][p][bold]Angrlus[/bold] wrote: Got to admit, that photo isnt very complimentary.. He looks much older than 35.. Maybe the medical is for a hip replacement?[/p][/quote]My first thought when I saw his photo. He looks more like 55. He's obviously sruck a gold mine here. YarkshahRover

10:48am Sat 23 Jun 12

sonny says...

Will be a Massive player for us, with youngsters like Dunn&pedersen rdoing his legwork for him!!!!!!!!!.


Steve Kean out out is the only change 99% of fans want to see and wont settle for anything less.
Will be a Massive player for us, with youngsters like Dunn&pedersen rdoing his legwork for him!!!!!!!!!. Steve Kean out out is the only change 99% of fans want to see and wont settle for anything less. sonny

10:55am Sat 23 Jun 12

RUinsane says...

Thats not Danny Murphy, thats Michael Stipe the shabby singer.
ooohh Life is bigger
It's bigger
And you, you are not me
The lengths that I will go to
The distance in your eyes
Oh no, I've said too much
I set it up.
Thats not Danny Murphy, thats Michael Stipe the shabby singer. ooohh Life is bigger It's bigger And you, you are not me The lengths that I will go to The distance in your eyes Oh no, I've said too much I set it up. RUinsane

11:06am Sat 23 Jun 12

juanbbien says...

Who's going to do the medical now let me see oh I forgot Kean "I did a heart transplant last week"and today I have brain surgery to do.What a plonker.
Who's going to do the medical now let me see oh I forgot Kean "I did a heart transplant last week"and today I have brain surgery to do.What a plonker. juanbbien

11:14am Sat 23 Jun 12

trueblueaccy says...

Soccerover wrote:
Stop p1ss1ing about Shebby and listen up.....

If you want to get the fans back onside then you have to get rid of the bald headed pr1ck...Stevie Wonder (why I am still in this feckin' job)....

You may have heard Shebby that Harry Redknapp is out of a job....hire him (or someone of similar stature) and we (the fans) might start to take an interest....

Until then I suggest "you keep your feckin' head down".
Spot on
[quote][p][bold]Soccerover[/bold] wrote: Stop p1ss1ing about Shebby and listen up..... If you want to get the fans back onside then you have to get rid of the bald headed pr1ck...Stevie Wonder (why I am still in this feckin' job).... You may have heard Shebby that Harry Redknapp is out of a job....hire him (or someone of similar stature) and we (the fans) might start to take an interest.... Until then I suggest "you keep your feckin' head down".[/p][/quote]Spot on trueblueaccy

11:15am Sat 23 Jun 12

Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! says...

WOW - I am now so excited I am going to rush out and buy a ........
.
Olympic Torch and shove it up Shabby's.........
.
All out boycott of these cretins is the only way forward fellow blues - you must be brave for the first few weeks of the season and boycott or we will never be rid of them!
.
BRAG - do not be weak this weekend - be STRONG!
.
34th....
WOW - I am now so excited I am going to rush out and buy a ........ . Olympic Torch and shove it up Shabby's......... . All out boycott of these cretins is the only way forward fellow blues - you must be brave for the first few weeks of the season and boycott or we will never be rid of them! . BRAG - do not be weak this weekend - be STRONG! . 34th.... Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles!

11:17am Sat 23 Jun 12

trueblueaccy says...

Just sack keanochio that's all we ask - you know ur gonna av to eventually. So listen to the fans for once before all the so called budget is wasted by the muppet!!!!!
Just sack keanochio that's all we ask - you know ur gonna av to eventually. So listen to the fans for once before all the so called budget is wasted by the muppet!!!!! trueblueaccy

11:19am Sat 23 Jun 12

formerover says...

Breaking news from kean H.Q. he is going to sign Paulo Maldini as Olsson's replacement. Like someone on here has already stated signing a free transfer and a striker who can't get a game really is a statement of intent....not. But no fear as Shabby has already said we are keeping the squad together, except for those who want to leave, and this is from the man who thinks gerrard cant pass well and so should be a right back, I dont know why we are worrying.
Breaking news from kean H.Q. he is going to sign Paulo Maldini as Olsson's replacement. Like someone on here has already stated signing a free transfer and a striker who can't get a game really is a statement of intent....not. But no fear as Shabby has already said we are keeping the squad together, except for those who want to leave, and this is from the man who thinks gerrard cant pass well and so should be a right back, I dont know why we are worrying. formerover

11:20am Sat 23 Jun 12

Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! says...

trueblueaccy wrote:
Just sack keanochio that's all we ask - you know ur gonna av to eventually. So listen to the fans for once before all the so called budget is wasted by the muppet!!!!!
According to Sky quotes from Shabby there is no budget. The club will lose 8 to 10 players who want to leave and replace them mainly with academy kids.
.
Funny the plan involves spending nowt - that's real surprise.
.
Boycott these cretins.
.
34th....
[quote][p][bold]trueblueaccy[/bold] wrote: Just sack keanochio that's all we ask - you know ur gonna av to eventually. So listen to the fans for once before all the so called budget is wasted by the muppet!!!!![/p][/quote]According to Sky quotes from Shabby there is no budget. The club will lose 8 to 10 players who want to leave and replace them mainly with academy kids. . Funny the plan involves spending nowt - that's real surprise. . Boycott these cretins. . 34th.... Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles!

11:21am Sat 23 Jun 12

trueblueaccy says...

Just sack keanochio that's all we ask - you know ur gonna av to eventually. So listen to the fans for once before all the so called budget is wasted by the muppet!!!!!
Just sack keanochio that's all we ask - you know ur gonna av to eventually. So listen to the fans for once before all the so called budget is wasted by the muppet!!!!! trueblueaccy

12:19pm Sat 23 Jun 12

rovertakenmb says...

Medical!?! Pulse - check. Deep pockets - check. You've passed!!!

Agents, Rovers and Cricket Locving Owners out July

www.rovertaken.co.uk
Medical!?! Pulse - check. Deep pockets - check. You've passed!!! Agents, Rovers and Cricket Locving Owners out July www.rovertaken.co.uk rovertakenmb

12:39pm Sat 23 Jun 12

bburnrover says...

We need to start looking for Kean's replacement because after 5 matches and 5 losses Singh will have to advise that we dismiss him.Glen Hoddle took over at Swindon and made them into a really good side before moving on so get him up here he plays passing football and has loads of contacts in football.Murphy will do a good job but he needs good young players around him who are hungry for success.
I am still not buying my season tickets this year until he goes.
We need to start looking for Kean's replacement because after 5 matches and 5 losses Singh will have to advise that we dismiss him.Glen Hoddle took over at Swindon and made them into a really good side before moving on so get him up here he plays passing football and has loads of contacts in football.Murphy will do a good job but he needs good young players around him who are hungry for success. I am still not buying my season tickets this year until he goes. bburnrover

1:53pm Sat 23 Jun 12

angryandy says...

Don't think he'll be a bad signing for Rovers despite his age,. If we had still been a Prem. Team it would have been a different story. Still won't be enough to make me want a ST though.
Don't think he'll be a bad signing for Rovers despite his age,. If we had still been a Prem. Team it would have been a different story. Still won't be enough to make me want a ST though. angryandy

2:12pm Sat 23 Jun 12

a_true_blue says...

have a lol


http://www.asianage.
com/football/yet-ano
ther-shocker-venky-s
-910
have a lol http://www.asianage. com/football/yet-ano ther-shocker-venky-s -910 a_true_blue

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