Carlisle's Murphy Staying - Ipswich Town News
Rumoured Town target Peter Murphy says he will remain at Carlisle United next season, despite reports in the Cumbrian press earlier this year claiming he was interesting Town.
Centre-half or full-back Murphy is skipper at Brunton Park and says he is keen to continue his career in the north-west: "I want to be part of the team. Roddy is a winner and I want to be part of things here."
Boss Collins says he is confident that both 22-year-old Murphy and veteran defender Paul Raven will decide to stay with his club: "They will definitely be here next year."
Back in January Town were reported to have watched the Irishman in action on a number of occasions.
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