'I can't thank Galway enough' - Newcastle United's rising star Alex Murphy

Former Galway United defender Murphy is thriving in his new surroundings on Tyneside.

YOUNG STAR: Newcastle United defender Alex Murphy. Pic: NewcastleUnited/Twitter.

Promising Newcastle United defender Alex Murphy has been making a bit of an impression on Tyneside since making the move across the water last summer. 

The former Galway United youngster has clearly caught the eye of Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, who handed the 19-year-old a chance to impress off the bench early in their pre-season draw with Chelsea on Wednesday.