Oxford winger Josh Murphy was beaming with pride after his team’s triumphant victory in the League One promotion playoff final against Bolton. Murphy’s impressive performance saw him score two goals at Wembley, securing a 2-0 win for Oxford and marking their return to the Championship after a 25-year absence.
Reflecting on the unexpected success, the former Newcastle midfielder expressed his disbelief, stating, “I don’t think anyone expected this. I’m at a loss for words.” Despite being considered underdogs in the match, Oxford delivered an outstanding performance that left Murphy in awe. “We played amazing today,” he added.
Murphy also highlighted the unity and resilience within the team, emphasizing their determination to overcome challenges. “This group is special. We knew after that devastating 5-0 defeat in March, it was either sink or swim,” he explained. “But we rose to the occasion and played out of our skin.”
Drawing inspiration from his brother Jacob Murphy, who plays for Newcastle, Josh felt a sense of personal accomplishment. “My brother keeps saying to me, ‘it’s your time to shine,’ and I believe I’ve done just that today.”
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