Crawley’s Mark Yates confirms interest in Oldham’s Rhys Murphy

Crawley Town manager Mark Yates has confirmed he is trying to bring Rhys Murphy back to the club.
By Graham Carter
Published 17th Dec 2015, 19:10 BST

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Crawley Town V Luton Town - Crawley Rhys Murphy equalises (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-151019-003330008Crawley Town V Luton Town - Crawley Rhys Murphy equalises (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-151019-003330008
Crawley Town V Luton Town - Crawley Rhys Murphy equalises (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-151019-003330008

The striker has scored ten goals this season, nine of them since arriving on a three-month loan from League One side Oldham.

Murphy’s brace last Saturday earned Reds a 3-2 victory over Dagenham and led to him being named in Sky Bet League Two’s team of the week.

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However his spell at Crawley ends after Saturday’s visit to Barnet and Yates is trying to arrange a return to the Checkatrade.com Stadium in the New Year.

Crawley Town FC unveil their new manager Mark Yates 19-05-2015. SR1510713. Pic by Steve Robards SUS-150519-152354001Crawley Town FC unveil their new manager Mark Yates 19-05-2015. SR1510713. Pic by Steve Robards SUS-150519-152354001
Crawley Town FC unveil their new manager Mark Yates 19-05-2015. SR1510713. Pic by Steve Robards SUS-150519-152354001

Yates said: “We are doing all we can to get him back. Oldham may need him for their relegation battle, but you never know!”

Crawley’s win against Dagenham meant they have now recorded six wins, one draw and three losses in their last ten league matches.

Reds, in 15th, are four places above Barnet, who have gone five league games without a win.

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The Bees’ topscorers are former Crawley player John Akinde and Michael Gash who have both scored seven goals this season.

Last season Akinde netted 33 times helping Barnet win promotion to League Two as Conference champions.

Yates said: “We deserved the win, we’ve had a good week and we’re looking forward to the game.

“Although Lanre Oyebanjo and Joe McNerney continue to be out, we are training with 20 players on a regular basis, all trying to get in the team.

“Barnet are a big, tough team with some very good players.

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“I know Martin Allen well and his teams are always strong and committed.

“We are away from home so it’s going to be a difficult game.

“Our players are aware of Barnet’s strengths and weaknesses. We will have to work extremely hard just to get something out of it.”

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