Released by Liverpool at the end of the season, he joined Third Division club Blackpool on a free transfer in July 2000.
[8] He made his debut on 12 August 2000 as a substitute for Mike Newell as Blackpool won 3–1 at home to Hull City.
In June 2010 Neil joined his home town club Maghull FC who play in the West Cheshire League.
[10] Murphy made two appearances for the England national under-20 team at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship in Nigeria.
[11][12] He featured in the group stage against the United States and Japan as England failed to progress to the next round.