Ian Murray (footballer)

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Ian Murray (footballer) : biography

20 March 1981 –

International career

Murray captained the Scotland Under-21 side. His debut for the full national team came as a substitute against Canada in October 2002, in a 3–1 win. He did not win another cap until two years later, when he came on at half time in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Moldova, which ended in a 1–1 draw. His only start for the national team was in a 1–0 home defeat against Belarus, during which Murray was substituted at half time. In total he has won six caps for Scotland. Murray admitted in October 2009 that his international career was over, after he was overlooked for selection by George Burley for a friendly match against Japan.

Career statistics

Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Hibernian 1999-00 9 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 11 1
2000-01 21 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 25 1
Alloa (loan) 2000–01 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Hibernian 2001–02 32 2 3 0 3 0 2 0 40 2
2002–03 36 8 3 1 1 1 0 0 40 10
2003–04 14 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 16 2
2004–05 29 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 34 1
Rangers 2005–06 30 0 2 0 2 0 8 0 42 0
2006–07 13 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 18 0
Total 43 0 3 0 2 0 12 0 60 0
Norwich 2007–08 9 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 11 0
Total 9 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 11 0
Hibernian 2007–08 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
2008–09 28 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 32 0
2009–10 34 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 39 0
2010–11 20 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 24 0
2011–12 15 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 17 0
Total 253 13 24 2 12 2 6 0 295 17
Brechin City 2012–13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 308 13 27 2 16 2 18 0 369 17

Management career

At the age of 31, Murray moved into management when he was appointed Dumbarton manager in November 2012. His managerial debut was delayed due to bad weather postponing fixtures following his appointment. He finally made his bow on 17 December in a 3–1 defeat to Hamilton in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. Dumbarton’s league results dramatically improved after Murray was appointed and he was voted First Division manager of the month for January 2013. He eventually led the Sons to safety from relegation, which was secured with a 3–2 win at Cowdenbeath.

Managerial statistics

Team Nat From To Record
G W D L Win %
Dumbarton Scotland}} November 2012 Present