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Galway Teenager Comes In For Huge Praise After Impressing Vs Chelsea

Galway Teenager Comes In For Huge Praise After Impressing Vs Chelsea
Colman Stanley
By Colman Stanley
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Galway man Alex Murphy has come in for massive praise from Newcastle supporters, following his extended cameo in their pre-season fixture against Chelsea yesterday.

The 19-year-old defender was introduced after just 33 minutes, replacing the injured Fabian Schar, and nearly scored with a header during what was an assured performance at the back.

An Ireland U19 international, Murphy made the move to Newcastle last summer - after making 30 First Division appearances - and judging by his post-match comments, he is eyeing more significant game time this season.

Yeah, I don't think it can get much bigger than that to be fair, a team like Chelsea. It's massive.

Obviously, I didn't start the game, and I wasn't expecting to come on as early as I did but once I heard I was coming on, I was absolutely buzzing.

I was obviously nervous, but when you get on the pitch, it's just another game really, like you're playing with your friends at home.

It was an unbelievable test to see [how you can fare] up against players who are playing top level in the Premier League. Unbelievable experience.

Newcastle Fans Were More Than Impressed With Alex Murphy

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"I can't thank Galway enough, like,"added Murphy.

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"I was there for two years, I went in when I was 16, and learning off pros there every day is just so valuable, and then when you step in with these lads it's a step up again.

"But, yeah it's unbelievable training with the seniors every day, you learn so much and you have to be on it every day.

"Hopefully [I] get more minutes, just impress again. Do my best and get in the manager's head and just make an impression."

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