Jamie Murray (footballer) explained

Jamie Murray
Fullname:James Gerald Murray
Birth Date:27 December 1958
Birth Place:Ayr, Scotland
Position:Left back
Youthyears1:–1976
Youthclubs1:Rivet Sports
Years1:1976–1984
Clubs1:Cambridge United
Caps1:229
Goals1:3
Years2:1984
Clubs2:Sunderland (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1984–1987
Clubs3:Brentford
Caps3:134
Goals3:3
Years4:1987–1988
Clubs4:Cambridge United
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Clubs5:Soham Town Rangers
Totalcaps:373
Totalgoals:6
Managerclubs1:Histon (assistant)

James Gerald Murray (born 27 December 1958) is a Scottish retired professional footballer who played as a left back in the Football League for Cambridge United, Brentford and Sunderland. He was described by Cambridge News as "one of the greatest left backs to have featured" for Cambridge United.[1]

Career

Cambridge United

A full back, Murray joined Fourth Division club Cambridge United from non-League club Rivet Sports in September 1976. He quickly became an important player in the club's rise from the Fourth to the Second Division and made 147 consecutive appearances between 1980 and his departure in 1984. As of November 2014, Murray is 11th on Cambridge United's record-appearances list.[2]

Sunderland (loan)

In March 1984, Murray joined First Division club Sunderland on loan with a view to a permanent move.[3] He made just one appearance, in a 1–1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on 7 April, before returning to the Abbey Stadium.[4] [5]

Brentford

Murray joined Third Division club Brentford for a £30,000 fee in July 1984. He was an ever-present during the 1984–85 season and missed just one match in 1985–86. He continued his virtual ever-present status through the 1986–87 season, before departing Griffin Park in September 1987. Murray made 166 appearances and scored four goals in just over three years with Brentford.

Return to Cambridge United

In September 1987, Murray returned to Cambridge United for a £5,000 fee.[6] Now playing in the Fourth Division, he appeared sparingly and left at the end of the 1987–88 season.

Soham Town Rangers

Murray closed out his career with a spell at Eastern Counties League club Soham Town Rangers.

Coaching career

Murray briefly served as assistant to Steve Fallon at Histon during the 2000s.

Personal life

Murray's son Antonio is semi-professional footballer.

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sunderland (loan)1983–84First Division1010
Brentford1984–85[7] Third Division460404070610
1985–86453104021524
1986–87390301040470
1987–88402060
Total1343801101311664
Career total1353801101311674

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Son's turn to shine as dynasty continues . 4 November 2015 . Cambridge News.
  2. Web site: Stalwart Josh Coulson aims to keep up appearances for Cambridge United . 4 November 2015 . Cambridge News.
  3. Book: Haynes, Graham . Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006 . Coumbe . Frank . Yore Publications . 2006 . 978-0955294914 . Harefield . 112–113.
  4. Web site: Player Details – Jamie Murray . 4 November 2015 . Sunderland AFC – Statistics, History and Records – from TheStatCat.
  5. Web site: Match Details . 4 November 2015 . Sunderland AFC – Statistics, History and Records – from TheStatCat.
  6. Book: Croxford, Mark . The Big Brentford Book of the Eighties . Lane . David . Waterman . Greville . Legends Publishing . 2011 . 978-1906796716 . Sunbury, Middlesex . 348.
  7. Book: 100 Years Of Brentford . Brentford FC . 1989 . 0951526200 . White . Eric . 398–399.