WATERFORD FC HAVE confirmed the signing of veteran goalkeeper Brian Murphy ahead of the new SSE Airtricity League season.
Murphy, 36, returns to the League of Ireland following a long career in English football which included spells with Manchester City, Swansea, Ipswich Town, QPR, Portsmouth, and Cardiff City.
“Brian is a great signing for us,” Blues boss Alan Reynolds said.
“He’s going to bring a lot of experience into our [defensive] third. He’s been around long enough to know what he takes to dig out results, so I’m delighted to have added him to the squad.”
Murphy’s most recent stint in Irish football was a hugely successful one with Bohemians from 2007-2009 which saw the Phibsboro club win a league and cup double in 2007/08 before retaining their Premier Division crown the following season.
The Waterford native joined Cardiff in 2016 but was released at the end of last season following their relegation from the Premier League before re-signing on a short-term basis as injury cover.
“It’s a brand new team,” Murphy said following his signing.
“I know Rennie has been working hard behind the scenes to put a squad together. Games will prove how good or bad we really are. There’s a few new lads in, including myself, so it’ll take a bit of time for us all to get to know each other.