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Murphy in his Dalymount days. He is on the verge of joining another city-centre team, QPR. ©INPHO/Donall Farmer
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Irish stoppers on the move

Former Bohs keeper could be in line for a move to the Premiership.

REPORTS FROM THE UK say that two Irish goalkeepers are on the move today. Along with Given, Westwood and Joe Murphy, it appears the safe hands of the Irish are in big demand.

Brian Murphy, the former Bohemians keeper, who joined Ipswich last summer only to refuse a new contract at Portman Road in May, is on the verge of signing a new contract with Premiership new boys QPR.

He will join fellow Irish shot-stopper Paddy Kenny at the Loftus Road club if a deal is agreed.

Murphy had a sensational start to his Ipswich career but a broken ankle in January put pay to his season. He refused a new contract with the Tractor Boys in May and has been a free agent since.

Earlier today, Sky Sports reported that QPR boss Neil Warnock is about to snap Murphy up.

While reports just in suggest former U-21 International keeper Stephen Henderson is moving to Portsmouth. The 23-year old former Aston Villa player, was out of contract at Bristol City.

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