Murphy’s got Euro know-how
COMPARED to most of his Rangers team-mates Jamie Murphy is a Euro veteran.
Along with comeback keeper Allan Mcgregor, the 28-year-old is one of few players in Steven Gerrard’s squad with experience of continental competition.
And he’s hoping that will prove vital when it comes to the Ibrox side’s bid to reach the Europa League group stage.
The journey begins on Thursday in the first qualifying round against Macedonian minnows FK Shkupi.
Murphy can’t wait to sample European football with his boyhood club, having been fed a diet of Champions League nights as a fan growing up.
Murphy said: “Myself and Allan can help the others. Playing in Europe is a different thing from league football.
“And Mcgregor especially can be a big influence because he’s been there and done it in the past with Rangers in Europe.
“I can tell the boys a few stories about playing in Europe – but Allan will probably be able to tell a few better ones.
“It’s great to have Allan in the changing room going into these games. He’s won titles, trebles and played on the biggest stage with this club.
“So he’s always there for advice with the younger boys. And some of the older ones who have not played in Europe. “I played loads of games in Europe for Motherwell against good sides like Panathanaikos and Levante. I’m still the club’s all time top scorer in Europe.
“I’ve always enjoyed that level. It was a big start to the season playing against teams ranked higher than us but it was a chance to perform. It brought out the best in me.”