Source: PA
Murphy dreaming of Wembley final
David Murphy is dreaming of playing at Wembley in the FA Cup for Birmingham - a year after fearing his career could be over.
The left-back missed all of last season after rupturing a kneecap and has been understudy to Liam Ridgewell during the current campaign. He could only look on as Alex McLeish's side lifted the Carling Cup a fortnight ago.
But Murphy has featured in the FA Cup and is in line to start the home quarter-final with Bolton.
Murphy told Press Association Sport: "I did wonder if I would ever get back fully fit again. When the injury initially happened, it was at the end of the season so you've just got to go away and recuperate. But I would say after Christmas time just over a year ago, when I was looking to push back in the side and had a setback, that was the worst part.
"There were a couple of setbacks along the way and I spoke to the surgeon but thankfully we resolved the problem and, touch wood, I haven't had a problem with the knee for a year now.
"For me, to have the chance to get to Wembley is extra special after the injury. The FA Cup is one of the major competitions in the world. Everyone watches it and to play in an FA Cup final or semi-final would be fantastic. It is just great to be back playing and back involved all the time. I'd love to get more game time but we will have to see what happens."
