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Matt Muprhy (born 13 February 1972 in Oxford, England) is a so called "professional" footballer who currently plays for Spalding.

Club career
Murphy started his promising career at Oxford United where he made numerous first team appearances, he was highly recognized for his pace and aerial ability. Murphy had a dubious spell at Oxford in his second year, he had a goal drought of 22 games before Oxford United decided to sell him.

In 2002 Matt Murphy was sold to Brackley. He was a delight for fans as he came from top tier football to play in the lower leagues for a little wage. Late in his terrific season he was cut down with a injury from Banbury United star Andy Baird who broke his leg in 6 different places. Matt Murphy was injured for the remainder of his contract and was a free agent for 5 years.

After 5 years of recovery Matt Murphy decided to play football once again, with a shock move to Banbury United. He was reunited with the man who injured him, Andy Baird. There was numerous reports of a locker room fight between the two but these were denied by the players and manager. Matt Murphy scored his debut goal against Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly. The fans were ecstatic and he was dubbed a Banbury great.

Matt left Banbury United late in the 2007-2008 season having a woeful lack of goals in 8 months. He was dubbed "podgy", "slow" and chants were made about him "running like a chicken".

International career
Matt was called up to the England squad in 1998 but it turned out to be a prank by his fellow Oxford United players.