Northern Ireland U19 goalkeeper who joined the Pitmen on loan from Premier League giants Manchester United in September 2026

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The son of former Hibernian, Preston North End and Northern Ireland defender Colin Murdock, Will has spent the past ten years at Old Trafford, workign his way through the youth ranks to sign his first professional contract with the U21 side in the summer of 2025. He spent short spells out on youth loans at both Sheffield United and Oldham Athletic throughout the campaign before returning to Manchester United ahead of the 2026-2027 season

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After starting Manchester United U21's game against Leicester City in August, Murdock joined the Pitmen on loan in September 2026 to further develop his experience in the men's game and add competition for Sam Hornby and Xander Parke, with Parke due to go out on international duty with St. Kitts & Nevis later in the month

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