Connor Murray

Connor Murray (born 24 April 1997) is a Scottish footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Queen of the South in the Scottish Championship.[1]

Connor Murray
Personal information
Full name Connor Murray
Date of birth (1997-04-24) 24 April 1997
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Queen of the South
Number 7
Youth career
2012–2015 St Mirren
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015– Queen of the South 68 (4)
2016–2017 → Gretna 2008 (loan) 9 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:00, 10 March 2020 (UTC)

Career

Murray started his career going through St Mirren's youth academy before signing for Queen of the South in the close season of 2015. Murray was then loaned out to Gretna 2008 on a development loan deal during the first half of the 2016–17 season to gain first-team experience. During his time at the Anvils, Murray played in 13 games and scored a brace in a 5–3 win versus Preston Athletic.[2][3]

After returning to the Doonhamers, Murray appeared for his debut as an 89th-minute substitute versus St Mirren at the Paisley 2021 Stadium in a 3–0 win on 7 January 2017.[4]

On 28 October 2017, Murray was named as sponsor's man-of-the-match in Queens 4–2 home win over Falkirk.[5]

Murray's current contract expires at the end of May 2018.[6]

On 21 April 2018, Murray scored his first goal for the Doonhamers in a 3–0 home win versus Dundee United, having appeared as a substitute minutes before and scoring Queens third goal in the 77th minute with his first touch. [7]

On 30 April 2018, Murray extended his contract to remain with Queens until the end of the 2018-19 season. [8]

On 10 November 2018, Murray scored his second goal for Queens in a 1–1 draw at Somerset Park versus Ayr United, having appeared as a substitute seconds before and scoring the equaliser in the 81st minute with his first touch. [9]

On 29 May 2019, Murrray signed a new one-year contract with the Doonhamers. [10]

Career statistics
As of 11 March 2020
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Queen of the South
2016–17 8000001090
2017-18 201304040311
2018-19 211301052303
2019-20 192114211256
Total68471921139510
Gretna 2008 2016–17[11] 92302010152
Total92302010152
Career total77610111212311012

References
  1. "Squad". Queen of the South. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. "Murray's Join Gretna on Loan". Queen of the South. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  3. "Gretna 5–3 Preston Athletic". Gretna FC 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  4. "St Mirren 0-3 Queen of the South". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  5. "QoS : Report - Falkirk 28.10.17". www.qosfc.com.
  6. "QosFC: Squad - Season 19/20". www.qosfc.com.
  7. "Queen of the South 3-0 Dundee United". 21 April 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  8. "QosFC: Pre Season Friendlies & Season Ticket Prices". www.qosfc.com.
  9. "Ayr United 1-1 Queen of the South". 10 November 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  10. "QosFC: Connor Murray Re-Signs". www.qosfc.com.
  11. "Matches for Connor Murray". Gretna FC 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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