Ronan Murray (footballer)
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Ronan Murray is an Irish
footballer who plays for Ipswich Town
as a striker.
at the age of 12. He made his first team debut for Ipswich Town
in a 3–2 victory after extra time
at League One
team Exeter City
in the League Cup
on 10 August 2010, scoring the team's first goal of the game. In April 2011 he was awarded a twelve month contract extension by the club.
academy system, he has now developed into a first-team player, making 7 league appearances for town.
on the 9th March 2011 until the end of the season. He made his debut on the 12th March, where Torquay
won 5–0 against Shrewsbury. His second appearance for the club came as a second half substitute, replacing Damon Lathrope
in the 3–3 draw with Macclesfield
, but was unable to net his first goal. However, he did not have to wait long for his first league goal: He was included in the starting line up by manager Paul Buckle
, and netted what turned out to be the winning goal as Torquay defeated Cheltenham 2–1 to lift his side up to fourth in the League Two
table.
.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
footballer who plays for Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
as a striker.
Club career
Murray started playing for the Erris United youth systemYouth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
at the age of 12. He made his first team debut for Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
in a 3–2 victory after extra time
Overtime (sports)
Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination...
at League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
team Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
on 10 August 2010, scoring the team's first goal of the game. In April 2011 he was awarded a twelve month contract extension by the club.
Ipswich Town
Murray was signed onto Ipswich'sIpswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
academy system, he has now developed into a first-team player, making 7 league appearances for town.
Torquay United
Murray signed a loan deal for Torquay UnitedTorquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on the 9th March 2011 until the end of the season. He made his debut on the 12th March, where Torquay
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
won 5–0 against Shrewsbury. His second appearance for the club came as a second half substitute, replacing Damon Lathrope
Damon Lathrope
Damon Len Lathrope is an English footballer who plays for Torquay United of League Two.-Playing career:Lathrope began his youth career at Cambridge United, though moved on to Norwich City's academy in 2006, signing his first two and a half year professional contract with the club in January 2008...
in the 3–3 draw with Macclesfield
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
, but was unable to net his first goal. However, he did not have to wait long for his first league goal: He was included in the starting line up by manager Paul Buckle
Paul Buckle
Paul John Buckle is an English professional footballer and football club manager. He is currently manager of League Two side Bristol Rovers.-Career:...
, and netted what turned out to be the winning goal as Torquay defeated Cheltenham 2–1 to lift his side up to fourth in the League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
table.
International career
He has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-16, under-18 and under-19 levels. He has played 13 games at under-19 level, scoring two goals. He made his debut in 2009. In March 2011 made his debut appearance for the national Under-21 teamRepublic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
.