Manager's faith prevails as Murphy shines

Last updated : 19 February 2008 By TBC
Murphy, who was close to signing for QPR in January, has scored in his last 2 home outings and has impressed fans and managers alike.

"Daryl, particularly over the last four or five weeks, has been outstanding," Keane said.

"I had a good chat with him. There was speculation he might be going here, there and everywhere. I had a chat and told him basically we are delighted with him and he is going nowhere.

"Players need that sometimes. Every player just sometimes needs a five-minute chat to say, 'Listen, we are delighted with you'.

"He's a good pro, he trains well, he looks like a footballer, he is a good athlete and he is doing well for us.

"He's a good player. Every club we have played, nearly every manager I have spoken to has spoken very highly about him after the game, and that's always a good sign.

"He's a good player and a good lad, a very good lad."