Shaun Murray (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Shaun Murray is a former professional footballer
who played in midfield
, earning half of his appearances at Bradford City
.
where he was unable to make a single appearance. Instead in 1989 he signed for Portsmouth
for £100,000. Appearances were still limited and he played just 34 games in more than three seasons. He moved north to Scarborough
where he played 29 times in his one season.
Bradford City
spent £200,000 in 1994 to bring the midfielder to Valley Parade
. Murray was a regular in his first two seasons at Bradford and he helped them to promotion in 1995–96
although he failed to earn a place in the play-off final against Notts County
. Murray struggled to break into the team the following season until Chris Waddle
left. Murray played the last 12 games of the season to help City avoid relegation in the final game. 1997–98
was Murray's final season at City after which he had played 130 games for the club, during which time he scored eight goals – five in his first season.
Murray moved to Notts County
on a free transfer before he finished his career at Kettering Town
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who played in midfield
Midfield
Midfield is the part of a sports pitch that lies approximately in the center. It is a term most commonly associated with football to refer to the area in and around the center circle, as well as the players who occupy that region, but it can be used in field hockey to describe the same area, or in...
, earning half of his appearances at Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
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Playing career
Murray was a trainee at Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
where he was unable to make a single appearance. Instead in 1989 he signed for Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
for £100,000. Appearances were still limited and he played just 34 games in more than three seasons. He moved north to Scarborough
Scarborough F.C.
Scarborough Football Club was an English football club based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up on 20 June 2007, with debts of £2.5 million.In the 2006–07 season...
where he played 29 times in his one season.
Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
spent £200,000 in 1994 to bring the midfielder to Valley Parade
Valley Parade
Valley Parade, also known as the Coral Windows Stadium through sponsorship rights, is an all-seater football stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1886, and was the home of Manningham Rugby Football Club until 1903, when they changed code from rugby football to association...
. Murray was a regular in his first two seasons at Bradford and he helped them to promotion in 1995–96
1995-96 in English football
- Premiership :Newcastle United were 12 points clear at the top of Manchester United, but Alex Ferguson's relatively young and inexperienced side overhauled them during the second half of the season to win the title....
although he failed to earn a place in the play-off final against Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
. Murray struggled to break into the team the following season until Chris Waddle
Chris Waddle
Christopher Roland "Chris" Waddle is a former footballer from England. He played for a number of clubs in the 1980s and 90s, including Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield Wednesday in England, and Olympique de Marseille in France...
left. Murray played the last 12 games of the season to help City avoid relegation in the final game. 1997–98
1997-98 in English football
The 1997-1998 season was the 118th season of competitive football in England.-Premier League:Arsenal overhauled Manchester United's lead during the final weeks of the season to win the Premiership title...
was Murray's final season at City after which he had played 130 games for the club, during which time he scored eight goals – five in his first season.
Murray moved to Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
on a free transfer before he finished his career at Kettering Town
Kettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
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