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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