Former West Brom keeper Joe Murphy retires at 44 after over 700 games | OneFootball

Former West Brom goalkeeper Joe Murphy has retired at 44 after more than 700 professional appearances. According to ExpressAndStar.com, he has ended a near three-decade career that included the Premier League.

Murphy joined Albion in 2002 following promotion to the Premier League, with compensation paid to Tranmere Rovers. He played two top-flight games and seven in total before leaving.

He went on to feature for Coventry and Scunthorpe, extending a lengthy senior career. Returning to Tranmere in 2020, he remained with the club and made 22 outings this season as they secured League Two survival.

Murphy said it was time to step away, spend time with his family and consider his next chapter. He noted he had enjoyed roughly three times the average career length and was content with his longevity.

Reflecting on his journey, he said he had made memories and friends, played at the highest level for club and country, and amassed plenty of games. He added he would now take stock of what he has achieved.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com