Jamie Murray (footballer)


James Gerald Murray is a Scottish retired professional football left back who played in the Football League for Cambridge United, Brentford and Sunderland. He was described by Cambridge News as "one of the greatest left backs to have featured" for Cambridge United.

Career

Cambridge United

A full back, Murray joined Fourth Division club Cambridge United from non-league club Rivet Sports in September 1976. He quickly became an important player in the club's rise from the Fourth to the Second Division and made 147 consecutive appearances between 1980 and his departure in 1984. As of November 2014, Murray is 11th on Cambridge United's record-appearances list.

Sunderland (loan)

In March 1984, Murray joined First Division club Sunderland on loan with a view to a permanent move. He made just one appearance, in a 1–1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on 7 April, before returning to the Abbey Stadium.

Brentford

Murray joined Third Division club Brentford for a £30,000 fee in July 1984 He was an ever-present during the 1984–85 season and missed just one match in 1985–86. He continued his virtual ever-present status through the 1986–87 season, before departing Griffin Park in September 1987. Murray made 166 appearances and scored four goals in just over three years with Brentford.

Return to Cambridge United

In September 1987, Murray returned to Cambridge United for a £5,000 fee. Now playing in the Fourth Division, he appeared sparingly and left at the end of the 1987–88 season.

Soham Town Rangers

Murray closed out his career with a spell at Eastern Counties League club Soham Town Rangers.

Coaching career

Murray briefly served as assistant to Steve Fallon at Histon during the 2000s.

Personal life

Murray's son Antonio is semi-professional footballer.

Career statistics