x

Murphy Hoping Strike Partner Campbell Will Stay - Ipswich Town News

No one wants to see DJ Campbell extend his stay with Ipswich more than fellow loanee Daryl Murphy, with whom he has forged a prolific strike partnership.

While Campbell has netted 10 times in 16 games since arriving from QPR co-striker Murphy has contributed four during the same period to bring his overall tally for the season to five.

Today’s home clash with Brighton could signal Campbell’s last appearance in a Town shirt, unless QPR decide to sell and he can be tempted by the permanent deal on offer at Portman Road.

Murphy, 29, is on a season-long loan from Celtic and said: "You always want to keep your best players and at the minute he is definitely one of ours. He might not seem to be doing a lot in a game but you always know he’s going to get a chance and score. That’s what he does.

"My partnership with DJ is doing alright. We’ve scored a few goals between us and I think our play is improving with every game. We seem to be getting a better understanding and he’s a very good player to have alongside me.

"He’s easy to play with. He reads the flick-ons, anticipates things and he’s a predator in the box, which is where he really comes alive. As you have seen he’s always on the end of things and overall a very good player. Of course we want him to stay.”

Town go into the New Year’s Day visit from the Seagulls on the back of two excellent away wins at Charlton and Wolves in the space of four days and having taken an impressive 23 points from 12 games with new boss Mick McCarthy in charge.

Murphy added: "The mood in the camp is that everyone’s on a high. Obviously we are a lot more confident and the self-belief is really good.”

What to read next:

U18s Host West Brom in First U18 Premier League Fixture
Town’s U18s will start their first ever U18 Premier League South campaign with a home game against West Bromwich Albion at Playford Road on Saturday 16th August (KO 11am).
Ndaba Completes Lecce Move
Former Town defender Corrie Ndaba has completed his move from Scottish Premiership Kilmarnock to Serie A Lecce.
McKenna: Hirst Primed For Good Season
Town boss Kieran McKenna believes striker George Hirst is “primed to have a good season” for the Blues, the frontman having netted three times in the Blues’ two public friendlies.
Hirst: Scotland Call-Up Has Made Me a Better Player
Town striker George Hirst says he has taken a lot from being in the Scotland squad and feels the international recognition has made him a better player.
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
Town 'Willing to Pay Hackney £35,000-a-Week'
Town are reportedly willing to pay Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney £35,000-a-week, TWTD having revealed that the Blues had made an approach for the 23-year-old almost a fortnight ago.
U21s Defeated By Luton
A strong Blues U21s side was beaten 2-1 by Luton Town at Bent Lane in a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon with Tommy Taylor's first-half strike cancelled out after the break by a much-improved Hatters side.
U19s Draw and Lose Final Games at Czech Tournament
Town’s U19s finished lost one and drew one of today’s place play-off matches at the Zlaty Kahan tournament in Czechia.
Hirst: Early Confrontation Sign of Morsy's High Standards
George Hirst has revealed he almost came to blows with departed captain Sam Morsy early in his Town career, but believes the incident was illustrative of the high standards maintained by the former Blues skipper.
Former Town Defender Ndaba Set For Serie A
Former Town defender Corrie Ndaba is set to join Serie A Lecce from Scottish Premiership Kilmarnock, according to reports in Italy.