Murphy blow for Boro

Last updated : 19 August 2002 By
He was replaced only 12 minutes into his full Premiership debut against the Saints after challenging for a 50-50 ball.

He went for a scan today on his knee where he was told that he has damaged his knee ligaments. He is expected to be out of action for at least a month. One of either Stuart Parnaby, Colin Cooper or Gianluca Festa will replace him on Saturday against Fulham ,with Franck Queudreu banned for a further game.