'I didn't realise how big a club Newcastle was,' says former Galway star Alex Murphy 

The Galwegian remains excited about the prospects of his former club under John Caulfield.

Newcastle United's Alex Murphy during the football friendly with Tottenham Hotspur at  Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on May 22, 2024. Photo by MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images

Former Galway United defender Alex Murphy is thrilled with the progress the club has made since he departed as they chase European dreams this season.

The Newcastle United star, who has also featured at U-21 level for Republic of Ireland, made his debut for the Tribesmen when he was just 16 before he was snapped up by the Magpies. He made his Premier League debut for the club last season.