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Author: Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy is an independent football writer based in Bangkok. He was formerly a freelance sports sub-editor with UK newspapers, including the Sunday Express and Metro. He now writes regularly for ESPN's South East Asia blog about Thai football and writes a monthly column for Hat-Trick magazine in Thailand.
When Celtic smashed Sporting in the UEFA Cup

When Celtic smashed Sporting in the UEFA Cup

November 14, 2016 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy takes us back to the early 1980s when Celtic enjoyed a UEFA Cup run that included a famous win over Sporting Lisbon.

Brendan's Bhoys back in Champions League

Brendan’s Bhoys back in Champions League

August 27, 2016 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy discusses Celtic’s return to the Champions League group stage, just a few months after Brendan Rodgers took over as manager.

Deluded Brendan fluffs his lines on opening night with Celtic

Deluded Brendan fluffs his lines on opening night with Celtic

July 14, 2016 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy discusses a horror first game for new Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as they slumped to a Champions League defeat against Lincoln Red Imps.

Thai Premier League title race stays alive after six-goal thriller

Thai Premier League title race stays alive after six-goal thriller

July 13, 2016 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy brings us all the action from a six-goal thriller at the top of the Thai Premier League.

Buriram's huge backward steps in Asian Champions League 2016

Buriram’s huge backward steps in Asian Champions League 2016

May 6, 2016 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy picks apart what was a poor Asian Champions League showing by Buriram United of Thailand.

Ronny can roar no more at Celtic

Ronny can roar no more at Celtic

April 18, 2016 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy believes that Ronny Deila’s position as Celtic boss is untenable after yesterday’s defeat to Old Firm rivals Rangers.

Zico leads Thailand’s golden generation to new heights

Zico leads Thailand’s golden generation to new heights

March 30, 2016 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy reports from Thailand where the national team Is going from strength to strength in its 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Owls offer Gary Hooper a lifeline

Owls offer Gary Hooper a lifeline

January 26, 2016 by Paul Murphy

After stalling at Norwich City, Gary Hooper is aiming to kickstart his career anew with a move to Sheffield Wednesday, writes Paul Murphy

Sven, Avram, Kenny Shiels and the fall of one of Thailand's biggest clubs

Sven, Avram, Kenny Shiels and the fall of one of Thailand’s biggest clubs

December 16, 2015 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy looks at BEC Tero Sasana from Thailand who are no longer the club that they once were.

From Fortress Parkhead to easy pickings

From Fortress Parkhead to easy pickings

November 27, 2015 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy discusses the demise of Glasgow Celtic in Europe in the wake of their latest Parkhead defeat to Ajax.

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