Hugh Murray (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hugh Murray | ||
| Date of birth | 8 January 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Clyde | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St Mirren | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2012 | St Mirren | 424 | (15) |
| 2012–2014 | Partick Thistle | 16 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Dumbarton (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2014 | Dumbarton | 5 | (0) |
| 2015– | Clyde | 22 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| Scotland U21 | 4 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 02:35, 10 January 2016 (UTC). |
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Hugh Murray (born 8 January 1979) is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently playing for Clyde. He came through the youth ranks at St Mirren and celebrated his testimonial year in 2007.
Born in Bellshill, Murray broke into the St Mirren side under Tony Fitzpatrick towards the end of the 1996–97 season. The following season, he soon became an established member of the side. At the end of that season, Saints were flirting with relegation to Scottish Second Division (which would have been a financial disaster for the club). The team travelled to face fellow struggler's Stirling Albion and Murray netted a goal in the top corner to win the match.
In the 1999–2000 season, Murray played a major part in the Scottish First Division championship win. One outstanding occasion was in the 8–0 drubbing of Clydebank, who were soon liquidated. Murray ran towards the edge of the 18-yard box to control the ball with his head. He not only did this, but managed to juggle the ball on his head past the defence, then stroke the ball past the keeper.
After a close season spell away from Love Street in 2001, Murray decided to return to Saints once again for the start of the next season and in the 2005–06 season his decision was vindicated when he became the first ever St Mirren player to gain three winners medals in national competitions when he added the Scottish Challenge Cup and another First Division title medal to his 1999–2000 medal.
In the 2007–08 season, Murray was made St Mirren's club captain following the departure of Kevin McGowne. Unfortunately though, some below par performances saw him drift from the team somewhat, though he did still start 30 games over the season. Murray lost the captain's armband to John Potter for the 2008–09 season. During the season, Murray has played in a defensive midfield role, with performances earning him some acclaim, showing he may well have more to offer at St Mirren.
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