Ian Murray v. David Murphy

[Speedway]

David Murphy posessed the finest first touch I have seen at ER in decades. He was dangerous going forward and scored some incredible goals. I never really rated him as a defender however.

Ian Murray is a first rate defender, who whilst not a goal scorer, makes plenty of surging runs with the ball, to support the attack.

For me, Murray is the better left back. Who do you prefer?

[whereswallace?]

Iv went for Murphy,Murray cant be faulted in anyway,but Murphy just had a touch of class about him,if he had a bit more pace he'd never have been anywhere near Hibs.

[WellingtonHibby]

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David Murphy posessed the finest first touch I have seen at ER in decades. He was dangerous going forward and scored some incredible goals. I never really rated him as a defender however.

Ian Murray is a first rate defender, who whilst not a goal scorer, makes plenty of surging runs with the ball, to support the attack.

For me, Murray is the better left back. Who do you prefer?

Incredible goals? Other than his one at hunbrox.. a sclaffed header...,i cant think of many?

[RoslinInstHibby]

tough one, Murray better defensivly and totally commited to the cause, never has a bad game.

Murphy, was better going forward, very classy full back with some great goals.

i can't choose between them.

[Storar]

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Incredible goals? Other than his one at hunbrox.. a sclaffed header...,i cant think of many?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yetRpMJHTo

[RoslinInstHibby]

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Incredible goals? Other than his one at hunbrox.. a sclaffed header...,i cant think of many?

a cracker at celtic park springs to mind

['Mon the Hibs]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yetRpMJHTo

Murphy's face at 1.46 :

Did anyone at Hibs even like mikey stewart?

[Shaggy]

Voted Murphy as it was his position and was fantastic...
But I rate Murray higher generally, because he can play anywere he is put.
My first name on the team sheet this year,

[Perspective]

No contest, in my opinion. It's Murphy all the way.

I thought he was good defensively, quick and a really natural footballer - touch, technical ability, vision, delivery. Also never saw him have a bad game.

[TheBall'sRound]

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No contest, in my opinion. It's Murphy all the way.

I thought he was good defensively, quick and a really natural footballer - touch, technical ability, vision, delivery. Also never saw him have a bad game.

Have to agree - I think Murphy is one of the best all-round technically gifted footballers we've had at ER and he's certainly the best left back I've seen in the 20 odd years I've been going to the games.

I would say, however, that the form Murray is in so far this season puts him at a close second.

Considering he effectively has a centre forward playing in front of him instead of left midfielder who would provide cover, I think Murray has been nothing short of brilliant.

[Perspective]

As well as Murray's playing I wouldn't even have him ahead of Uli Laursen.

[Speedway]

Lovering's fairing better than I hoped he would in this one.

[basehibby]

I find it hard to choose between them - Murphy's first touch and timing in the tackle were superb - a classy football player who would have been worth about ten times more had he possessed a bit more pace.

Murray is perhaps a more rounded defender - he's happy at centre half which you couldn't really say for Murphy and shows great leadership on the park. Tough in the challenge, good in the air and happy to surge forward when the opportunity arises - a well rounded and experienced performer who only lacks Murphy's exquisite first touch although he's certainly not bad in that respect and compensates in other ways.

Both are excellent options to have at LB and definite first picks for the Hibees - very difficult to choose a winner between them.

[_hucks_]

Murphy's range of passing was absolutely unreal. He could ping a 60 yard crossfielder to absolute perfection, and was the player I was most sad to see leave out of the 'golden generation'. Model professional as well, handled himself terrifically in the run up to and after his transfer away from the club. Nothing against Murray, but Murphy was just absolute class.

[JoeT]

Has to be Tortolano

[Part/Time Supporter]

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No contest, in my opinion. It's Murphy all the way.

I thought he was good defensively, quick and a really natural footballer - touch, technical ability, vision, delivery. Also never saw him have a bad game.

Chris Burke always seemed to cause him a bit of bother.

[GreenPJ]

Seemingly McLeish is looking at Paul Konchesky for left back. Maybe we could get the Murph back seeing as that is our trait these days.

[mim]

Since the poll is about the 'better left back'. Murph is a no-brainer for me.

If the poll had asked 'who would I rather have at ER?', I would have voted for Murray.

[IWasThere2016]

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Since the poll is about the 'better left back'. Murph is a no-brainer for me.

If the poll had asked 'who would I rather have at ER?', I would have voted for Murray.

Murph better LB. IM has great versatility

[Steve20]

Murray is a great player for us, but has to be Murphy.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Answering in terms of the question asked, the answer has to be Murphy. The best I have seen in that position at Easter Road.

[pentlando]

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Has to be Tortolano

absolute legend

[Andy74]

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Answering in terms of the question asked, the answer has to be Murphy. The best I have seen in that position at Easter Road.

Yep, by a distance!

Ulrik Laursen after that and the maybe Murray as I can't think of any other half decent left backs we've had.

[Bunter]

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Yep, by a distance!

Ulrik Laursen after that and the maybe Murray as I can't think of any other half decent left backs we've had.

True. Erich Schaedler wouldn't be in that category. Head & shoulders above it.

[Andy74]

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True. Erich Schaedler wouldn't be in that category. Head & shoulders above it.

Erich was a bit before my time!

[JimBHibees]

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Chris Burke always seemed to cause him a bit of bother.

As did Driver who would move over to the right to expose Murph's lack of pace.

[MyJo]

Murphy...... Murray is good but Murphy was something special IMO, possibly my favourite player of the Mowbray Era

[God Petrie]

Murph all the way. Murray has been phenomenal this season but nowhere near as good as Murph. If Murray wasn't a Hibs fan I doubt this would even be a valid argument to be honest.

[smurf]

David Elliot...

Murphy by a mile. By far the best left back in my lifetime at ER. As has been said if he had pace he'd be at the very very top level.

[Baw187]

I get what most are saying about Murphy. He had a great touch and was a great left back but for passion and all out defending, Murray's serves us better. Our defensive record speaks volumes this year and Murray more than plays his part in that.

I always felt tha anyone with pace gave Murphy a tough time.