[lfc-news] Murphy: Reds have lost all camaraderie - Echo

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Liverpool Echo, 11 Aug 2004
Reds have lost all camaraderie - Murphy

DANNY MURPHY says he left Liverpool for Charlton because there is no longer
any "camaraderie" at cosmopolitan Anfield.

After signing for Charlton on the day the Addicks also bought ex-Everton
forward Francis Jeffers from Arsenal for £2.6million, 27-year-old Murphy
(left) claimed he was convinced Liverpool's decision to let their
home-grown stars depart Merseyside will severely threaten his old club's
long-term success.

Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman have both been allowed to go in recent
years, while Michael Owen may follow Murphy out of the Anfield revolving door.

Murphy, who won nine England caps during his time on Merseyside and made
249 appearances - scoring 44 goals - admits he sealed a £2.5million move to
Charlton because he wanted to play for an English manager again.

"If you are working at a club that has stability it gives you peace of
mind, and that is the case here," said Murphy..

"Liverpool has lost some camaraderie with more English players leaving. How
do you replace Fowler and (Neil) Ruddock? You can't.

"I wanted to come to a club that was not perhaps so cosmopolitan.

"I wanted to work under an English manager who I could have a crystal clear
relationship with. Alan Curbishley has the things I look for in a manager.

"As soon as I met the chairman and manager I could see they had a good
relationship, which is not all that common."

Murphy is adamant Charlton - who offloaded veteran Paolo di Canio on a free
transfer to Lazio on a hectic day yesterday - possess sufficient firepower
this season to challenge for a UEFA Cup spot.

"I know it is a step down from Liverpool but I wanted a different challenge
and I think it is achievable for us to get into Europe this year," he admitted..


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