Murphy commits to Blues

Birmingham defender in it for the long haul

By James Pearson   Last updated: 12th May 2008

David Murphy Birmingham City

Murphy: Committed to Blues

I want to stay and play a part in getting us out of it.

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Birmingham's David Murphy has joined the likes of James McFadden and Stephen Kelly in committing his future to the club.

With Blues suffering relegation on the final day of the Premier League season, question marks have been raised over a number Alex McLeish's squad.

However, Murphy, who opened the scoring in Blues' 4-1 success over Blackburn on Sunday, has no thoughts of jumping ship in order to keep playing top-flight football next term.

Play a part

"I've been part of the team that got us into this mess and I want to stay and play a part in getting us out of it," he stated.

"I would hope that the other players would be thinking along the same lines. We've got to deal with it.

"I've no regrets about leaving Hibernian to come to Birmingham and always wanted to show that I could play in the Premier League. I think I've done that.

"Now we have to aim to get back up as quickly as possible."