Grant Munro
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Grant Munro is a Scottish
professional footballer playing for Scottish First Division League side Ross County
.
defeat by Livingston
. He completed periods on loan to Fort William
and Elgin City
before returning to Caley Thistle, and since 2002 has commanded a regular place in the team's defence.
As a tall, strong central defender
, Munro has played an important part in many of Caley Thistle's most memorable games. He played in central defence during Caley Thistle's 3-1 Scottish Cup
defeat of Hearts
at Tynecastle in January 2002, as well as being part of the team that beat Celtic
in 2003.
Munro has a Scottish Challenge Cup winner's medal and a First Division Championship
medal, both won with Caley Thistle in season 2003-04. His contribution was also vital in Caley Thistle's first season in the SPL
in 2004-05
. In July 2007, he was named the new team captain.
On Saturday 9 February 2008, Munro scored the 1000th goal in the history of Inverness Caledonian Thistle, in a 1-1 draw against St. Mirren
. In October 2008, Munro signed a new contract with the Caley Jags to keep him at the club until 2011.
In May 2011 it was announced by the club that Munro would not receive a new contract. Despite this he went on to score for Inverness in there 3-2 win over Celtic
on the 4 May to dent their title hopes.
It was announced on Tuesday 24 May 2011 that Munro has signed a 2 year pre-contract deal with Ross County. Manager Derek Adams said "I am delighted to have signed Grant. His experience on the pitch will be vital in the season ahead. "He has been a consistent performer over many years and will add further quality to our squad."
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional footballer playing for Scottish First Division League side Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
.
Career
Munro signed on a schoolboy "S" form in 1998 and made his first team debut for Caley Thistle on 2 January 1999 in a 2-1 Scottish CupScottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
defeat by Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
. He completed periods on loan to Fort William
Fort William F.C.
Fort William F.C. is a senior football team from Fort William, Lochaber, Scotland. They play in the Highland Football League and have been playing at that level since joining the league in 1985.- History :-Origins and the Early Years:...
and Elgin City
Elgin City F.C.
Elgin City Football Club are a semi-professional football team based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Third Division....
before returning to Caley Thistle, and since 2002 has commanded a regular place in the team's defence.
As a tall, strong central defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, Munro has played an important part in many of Caley Thistle's most memorable games. He played in central defence during Caley Thistle's 3-1 Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
defeat of Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
at Tynecastle in January 2002, as well as being part of the team that beat Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
in 2003.
Munro has a Scottish Challenge Cup winner's medal and a First Division Championship
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
medal, both won with Caley Thistle in season 2003-04. His contribution was also vital in Caley Thistle's first season in the SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
in 2004-05
2004-05 in Scottish football
The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman...
. In July 2007, he was named the new team captain.
On Saturday 9 February 2008, Munro scored the 1000th goal in the history of Inverness Caledonian Thistle, in a 1-1 draw against St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
. In October 2008, Munro signed a new contract with the Caley Jags to keep him at the club until 2011.
In May 2011 it was announced by the club that Munro would not receive a new contract. Despite this he went on to score for Inverness in there 3-2 win over Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
on the 4 May to dent their title hopes.
It was announced on Tuesday 24 May 2011 that Munro has signed a 2 year pre-contract deal with Ross County. Manager Derek Adams said "I am delighted to have signed Grant. His experience on the pitch will be vital in the season ahead. "He has been a consistent performer over many years and will add further quality to our squad."