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Born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, and a product of the Scottish Highland Football League, Murray made his debut at his local Highland League club Fraserburgh aged just 16, where he played for the first-team for four years while working full-time in a local fish processing factory. Impressive on-field performances lead to interest from Aberdeen, Rangers and Liverpool. After scoring in a trial game for Liverpool's reserves, Graeme Souness was shortly sacked as first-team manager and therefore any chance of signing a deal faded.
However, Aston Villa stepped in, and after scoring the quickest ever hat-trick in the Premiership reserve league – with his three strikes coming inside the first 12 minutes – Villa paid Fraserburgh £35,000 (at the time, the biggest fee received by a Highland League club for a transfer) for his services.
During his three years at Villa Park, Murray failed to make a big impression and made only four league appearances in that time.
He later joined Reading for £650,000 in June 2003, and was a first team regular for Alan Pardew. In March 2004, he rejoined Bristol City. Murray's return boosted City's form but they lost in that season's playoff final to Brighton & Hove Albion. He was made club captain during Brian Tinnion's spell as manager.
A key player in City's promotion push despite a stress fracture to his fourth metatarsal bone restricting him to 37 appearances, he signed a new one-year extension to his contract.
On 15 September, Murray became new Cheltenham Town manager Martin Allen's first signing on an emergency one-month loan, returning to Bristol City on 15 December. Murray was released by Bristol City in May 2009.
On 1 July, it was confirmed that he had signed a one-year contract with Yeovil Town becoming manager Terry Skiverton's third summer signing. He scored a brace in the 2–2 home draw with Brighton to rescue a point, with goals either side of half time bringing up his 100th and 101st career goals. He was released by Yeovil along with three other players on 13 May 2010.[2]
Murray signed for part-time Football Conference side Bath City on a 12-month deal so that he could focus on his coaching role at Bristol City.
Internationaledit
Murray has been capped by the Scotland B team after coming on as a substitute against Germany.
^"Bristol City sink Carlisle". BBC. 6 April 2003. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
^"Scott Murray goes in Yeovil Town clear-out". BBC Sport. 13 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
^"Teams of the year". BBC Sport. 29 April 2001. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
^"PFA teams send Hatters mad". The Guardian. 15 April 2002. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
^David McKechnie (28 April 2003). "Henry lands PFA award". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
● Playfair football annuals
External linksedit
Scott Murray profile at bcfc.co.uk
Scott Murray profile at readingfc.co.uk
Scott Murray at Soccerbase
Virtual replay of Murray's goal against Middlesbrough
December 04, 2023
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now employed as the kitman at Bristol City Scott MurrayPersonal informationFull nameScott George MurrayDate of birth 1974 05 26 26 May 1974 age 49 Place of birthFraserburgh ScotlandPosition s WingerSenior career YearsTeamApps Gls 1990 1994Fraserburgh45 33 1994 1997Aston Villa4 0 1997 2003Bristol City230 46 2003 2004Reading34 5 2004 2009Bristol City124 28 2008 Cheltenham Town loan 13 2 2009 2010Yeovil Town20 2 2010 2012Bath City68 14 Total493 97 International career2004Scotland B1 0 Club domestic league appearances and goals Contents 1 Club career 2 International 3 Honours 4 References 5 External linksClub career editBorn in Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire and a product of the Scottish Highland Football League Murray made his debut at his local Highland League club Fraserburgh aged just 16 where he played for the first team for four years while working full time in a local fish processing factory Impressive on field performances lead to interest from Aberdeen Rangers and Liverpool After scoring in a trial game for Liverpool s reserves Graeme Souness was shortly sacked as first team manager and therefore any chance of signing a deal faded However Aston Villa stepped in and after scoring the quickest ever hat trick in the Premiership reserve league with his three strikes coming inside the first 12 minutes Villa paid Fraserburgh 35 000 at the time the biggest fee received by a Highland League club for a transfer for his services During his three years at Villa Park Murray failed to make a big impression and made only four league appearances in that time He was signed by Bristol City from Aston Villa in December 1997 and was City s top scorer in the 2002 03 season That season he was part of the side that won the 2003 Football League Trophy final 1 He later joined Reading for 650 000 in June 2003 and was a first team regular for Alan Pardew In March 2004 he rejoined Bristol City Murray s return boosted City s form but they lost in that season s playoff final to Brighton amp Hove Albion He was made club captain during Brian Tinnion s spell as manager In the 2006 07 season City were drawn against Premier League side Middlesbrough in the FA Cup Murray scored a chip against Australian number one Mark Schwarzer to earn the Robins a 2 2 draw at Ashton Gate however they eventually lost the tie on penalties in the replay A key player in City s promotion push despite a stress fracture to his fourth metatarsal bone restricting him to 37 appearances he signed a new one year extension to his contract On 15 September Murray became new Cheltenham Town manager Martin Allen s first signing on an emergency one month loan returning to Bristol City on 15 December Murray was released by Bristol City in May 2009 On 1 July it was confirmed that he had signed a one year contract with Yeovil Town becoming manager Terry Skiverton s third summer signing He scored a brace in the 2 2 home draw with Brighton to rescue a point with goals either side of half time bringing up his 100th and 101st career goals He was released by Yeovil along with three other players on 13 May 2010 2 Murray signed for part time Football Conference side Bath City on a 12 month deal so that he could focus on his coaching role at Bristol City International editMurray has been capped by the Scotland B team after coming on as a substitute against Germany Honours editIndividual PFA Team of the Year 2000 01 Second Division 3 2001 02 Second Division 4 2002 03 Second Division 5 References edit Bristol City sink Carlisle BBC 6 April 2003 Retrieved 25 April 2020 Scott Murray goes in Yeovil Town clear out BBC Sport 13 May 2010 Retrieved 13 May 2010 Teams of the year BBC Sport 29 April 2001 Retrieved 15 January 2023 PFA teams send Hatters mad The Guardian 15 April 2002 Retrieved 15 January 2023 David McKechnie 28 April 2003 Henry lands PFA award The Guardian Retrieved 14 January 2023 Playfair football annualsExternal links editScott Murray profile at bcfc co uk Scott Murray profile at readingfc co uk Scott Murray at Soccerbase nbsp Virtual replay of Murray s goal against Middlesbrough Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Scott Murray footballer born 1974 amp oldid 1178655215, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
