Karl Murray Explained

Karl Murray
Fullname:Karl Anthony Murray
Birth Date:24 June 1982
Birth Place:Islington, London, England
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:–1999
Youthclubs1:Shrewsbury Town
Years1:1999–2004
Clubs1:Shrewsbury Town
Caps1:114
Goals1:5
Years2:2003
Clubs2:Northwich Victoria (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2004–2007
Clubs3:Woking
Caps3:134
Goals3:13
Years4:2007–2008
Clubs4:Grays Athletic
Caps4:23
Goals4:3
Years5:2008
Clubs5:Eastleigh
Caps5:?
Goals5:?
Years6:2008–2009
Clubs6:Bromley
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:2008
Clubs7:Sutton United (loan)
Caps7:6
Goals7:0
Years8:2008–2009
Clubs8:Ebbsfleet United (loan)
Caps8:8
Goals8:0
Years9:2009
Clubs9:Northwich Victoria (loan)
Caps9:?
Goals9:?
Years10:2009
Clubs10:Croydon Athletic
Caps10:?
Goals10:?
Years11:2009–2010
Caps11:?
Goals11:?
Years12:2010–2011
Clubs12:Sutton United
Caps12:?
Goals12:?
Years13:2012
Clubs13:Maidstone United
Caps13:10
Goals13:0
Club-Update:22:00, 1 June 2012 (UTC)

Karl Anthony Murray (born 26 August 1982) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Born in the shadow of Arsenals Highbury Stadium, Murray's footballing career began with Shrewsbury Town after becoming one of the first protégés of the Youth Team set up. He was bought in by former "Shrews" man Jake King winning Player of the Year in his second season.He was a regular starter for manager Kevin Ratcliffe and was part of the FA Cup side that saw Shrewsbury play Chelsea at Gay Meadow.

Murray was primarily a midfielder in his time but was also able to offer cover at centre back. By 2002 Shrewsbury Town had been relegated and he found himself sent out on loan to Northwich Victoria, the former club of then manager Jimmy Quinn. Murray was released and returned to his native south and signed for Woking FC.

Murray was a regular starter for Woking winning both Players Player of the Year and Supporters Player of the Year during his 134 games in which he scored important free kicks and goals.

His impressive performances got him a national call up in 2006 for the England C side in a game he started against Italy at Shrewsbury Towns home ground.

Murray was signed by Grays Athletic from Woking on 18 May 2007[1] but later moved to Eastleigh signing an 18-month contract.[2]

At the start of the 2008–09 season Murray signed for Bromley.[3] On 12 November he signed for Ebbsfleet United on a short-term loan deal and was made Club Captain.[4]

In January 2009 Murray was signed on loan by Northwich Victoria[5] and made his debut in the 2–1 home league defeat against Histon. He returned to Bromley in February 2009.[6] In late 2009 after a spell with Croydon Athletic Murray was signed by Isthmian League club Carshalton Athletic. In September 2010 he moved to neighbours Sutton United and helped them to win the Isthmian League Premier Division title for the 2010–11 season.[7] Murray left Sutton in December 2011 when Sutton changed to full-time.

Murray decided to concentrate on his work and family commitments.[8]

On 20 February 2012 it was announced Murray had signed for Isthmian League Division One South club Maidstone United.[9] He made his debut in a 4–2 away win at Merstham.[10] Murray left the Stones in the summer of 2012.

Following his retirement from football, Karl now works as a decorator.

Notes and References

  1. News: Grays swoop for Woking's Murray. BBC Sport. 18 May 2007. 18 May 2007.
  2. Web site: King calls time on Karl . Andrew . Simpson . Northwich Guardian . . 12 February 2009 . 16 February 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723032205/http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/vics/4122340.King_calls_time_on_Karl/ . 23 July 2011 .
  3. News: GOLDBERG SNAPS UP IMPRESSIVE DUO. NonLeagueDaily.com. 29 June 2008. 29 June 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120724124159/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=50963. 24 July 2012.
  4. News: Murray strengthens midfield . https://web.archive.org/web/20081216141620/http://www.ebbsfleetunited.co.uk/eufc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=611&Itemid=100 . dead . 16 December 2008 . Ebbsfleet United Official Website . 12 November 2008 . 16 November 2008 .
  5. Web site: Trio sign in time for Histon . Andrew . Simpson . Northwich Guardian . . 17 January 2009 . 17 January 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090120032607/http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/vics/4055346.TRANSFER_WINDOW__Trio_sign_in_time_for_Histon/ . 20 January 2009 .
  6. Web site: King calls time on Karl . Andrew . Simpson . Northwich Guardian . . 12 February 2009 . 16 February 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723032205/http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/vics/4122340.King_calls_time_on_Karl/ . 23 July 2011 .
  7. News: Sutton United 2–0 Carshalton Athletic: Match report. Sutton United F.C.. 26 April 2011. 28 May 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110928022417/http://www.suttonunited.net/matchreport.html?id=380. 28 September 2011.
  8. News: Sutton United 4–3 Welling United – full report, photos and reaction . Sutton United . 17 December 2011 . 21 February 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120213205052/http://www.suttonunited.net/news.php . 13 February 2012.
  9. News: Karl Murray Signs for the Stones . Maidstone United . 20 February 2012 . 20 February 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121005105237/http://www.maidstoneunited.co.uk/2012/02/karl-murray-signs-for-the-stones/ . 5 October 2012.
  10. News: Murray for Phillips. 62 mins.. Twitter. Maidstone United . 21 February 2012 . 21 February 2012.