Waterford United striker Daryl Murphy will be back with the Blues later this month for a second trial. TWTD broke the news that the the Irish U21 international was with Town for his first spell in early December.

Then his time at Town was cut short by a groin injury but the former Luton Town trainee was confident that he would be able to impress Joe Royle and his staff in a future trial.

Murphy, who can also play in midfield, scored 22 goals during the 2004 Irish season and has won six caps with the Ireland U21 side.

His time with Luton wasn't as successful as he would have hoped and he was sent out on loan at Harrow Borough prior to his release.

Since moving back to his homeland he has made massive strides and won both the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland Young Player of the Year and the Waterford United Supporters' Club Player of the Year awards .

The 21-year-old is currently one of the most highly-rated players in Ireland and Manchester United, Manchester City and Scottish Premier League side Livingston have been linked along with Town.

Murphy, who will be with Town from March 28th until April 1st, recently signed a contract until 2008 with Waterford, a deal mainly designed to make sure that his hometown club receive a fee when he finally moves on.

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