The Rangers fans in the Transfer Tavern have been reacting to the news that Steven Gerrard has secured Jamie Murphy as his third permanent signing at Ibrox. 28-year-old Murphy joined Rangers on-loan in January and his performances have convinced Gerrard and the club to secure his services permanently ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. You can read more on the deal on the Rangers website.
#RangersFC are delighted to confirm today that @Jamiemurphy89 has joined the club on a permanent contract.
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— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) 18 May 2018
Jamie Murphy will join Scott Arfield and Allan McGregor as the club’s first signings in the Steven Gerrard era and the fans will be hoping that they can be just the first of many players recruited to turn things around at Ibrox as the club look to chase down Celtic next season. With Murphy on side full-time, that job should be made much easier, as the winger’s contributions in the second-half of last season pulled them through some tough games.
The ex-Brighton and Hove Albion man only managed to make 11 Scottish Premier League appearances for the Gers, although he wasted no time in making his mark, scoring four goals and registering a further five assists, despite being a winger. Next season promises to be a good one for the Gers, with Jamie Murphy and Daniel Candeias tearing down either wing, giving full-backs headaches up and down the country.
You can read our local Bluenoses’ verdict on the Murphy deal here:
https://twitter.com/bnziebryan/status/997431870999719936
Murphy is a great signing, he will be a key player for us next season!
— TheDalcio (@calum955) May 18, 2018
Great news
— Tags (@tagsbo) 18 May 2018
https://twitter.com/levi_stubbs/status/997433425584971779
Boom. Glad to see this. Has done well since joining. Just needs to up his game a little and he will be fantastic
— Nathan (@nathanj3001) May 18, 2018
2 CB’s & a LB next babe
— C (@Smithy_1872) 18 May 2018
