Lots of Newcastle United fans reacted to a tweet from the club’s official Twitter account showing footage of Daryl Murphy’s stunning finish against Huddersfield to continue the St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Following a cross from Jonjo Shelvey into the box, Murphy took the ball away from the Terriers goalkeeper Danny Ward, and coolly slotted the ball past the helpless shot-stopper into the back of the net.
Rafa Benitez’s side went five points clear at the top of the Championship with the 3-1 win and gained promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season.
https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1240027771608469506
The Irishman played in 18 matches in all competitions under the former Magpies boss, scoring 6 goals and creating 1 assist, before being sold to Nottingham Forest for £2.07m in July 2017 (Transfermarkt).
Murphy also won 32 caps and scored 3 goals for the Republic of Ireland. The centre-forward currently plies his trade with Bolton Wanderers in League One and he has bagged 8 goals in 24 games in the English third tier this campaign (Transfermarkt).
Many supporters shared their views on the 37-year-old’s short spell at St James’ Park online, with one fan describing him as a “sweet prince”.
Have a read through some of the best reactions we could find…
https://twitter.com/Riise1989/status/1240031061784047618
I proper miss him
— Gary Page (@GaryToongaz) March 17, 2020
I love this club . Murphy was class that season
— sbsam (@sbsam_sam) March 17, 2020
1 most underrated players for us
— Rory Jake Robertson (@RoryNUFC94) March 18, 2020
Brilliant player
— Pete Hind (@toonpete85) March 18, 2020
He was brilliant for us will always be grateful for his contribution whilst here!
— Andy Slaughter (@AndySlaughter) March 17, 2020
Loved big Daz.
— Calvin (@Calvo98_) March 17, 2020
Every single time he played that season he looked like he was going to score. Solid striker
— Justin brown (@Justinb00630210) March 17, 2020
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