Antonio Murray
Encyclopedia
Antonio James Murray is a professional football player who is currently playing for Brisbane. He formerly played professionally for Ipswich Town
and in Scotland
for Hibernian
.
As a youngster he played for the Chelsea
youth team while studying at school before moving to Ipswich Town
as a trainee. His league debut for Ipswich came on 4 May 2003 when he was a late substitute for Tommy Miller
in Ipswich's 4–1 away to Derby County
. He signed a new two-year deal with Ipswich in July 2003.
He left Ipswich to join Hibernian
on a free transfer in January 2005 to replace the departing Craig Rocastle
. He was initially on a six-month contract, but in March 2005 signed a new two and a half year deal with Hibs. His spell with Hibs was disrupted by injury, and he made only 13 appearances before being released at the end of the 2005/06 season.
In July 2006 he was on trial with Wycombe Wanderers
, but he signed for Conference South
side Histon
in August 2006. He had trouble breaking into the first team at Histon in the opening months of the 2006/07 season, but later went on a scoring spree of scoring 7 goals in 9 games to help Histon to the top of the league, and into Steve Fallon
's starting eleven. Histon were promoted to the Conference National
at the end of that season for the first time in their history.
Born in England
, Murray is also eligible to play for Scotland
through his Scottish
father, Jamie
, who played professionally for Cambridge United
, Sunderland
and Brentford
, or for Italy
, through his Italian
mother. Antonio was called up to the England C squad for an International Challenge Cup game against Italy on 12 November 2008.
It was confirmed in May 2009 that Murray was being released by Histon on their official homepage, to make him a free-agent. In August 2009, Murray joined Conference South
outfit Chelmsford City
. Murray signed for Cambridge United on 1 February 2010 for the remainder of the season, but after failing to impress, including a red card on his debut, he was released by manager Martin Ling
at the end of the season. He has since re-signed for former club Histon
.
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
and in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
for Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
.
As a youngster he played for the Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
youth team while studying at school before moving to Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
as a trainee. His league debut for Ipswich came on 4 May 2003 when he was a late substitute for Tommy Miller
Tommy Miller
Thomas William "Tommy" Miller is an English footballer who currently plays for Huddersfield Town. Although born in England, he is eligible to represent Scotland in international football.-Hartlepool United:...
in Ipswich's 4–1 away to Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
. He signed a new two-year deal with Ipswich in July 2003.
He left Ipswich to join Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
on a free transfer in January 2005 to replace the departing Craig Rocastle
Craig Rocastle
Craig Aaron Rocastle is an English-born Grenadian international footballer.He played for Chelsea, Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham Athletic and Port Vale, also enjoying loan spells with numerous clubs...
. He was initially on a six-month contract, but in March 2005 signed a new two and a half year deal with Hibs. His spell with Hibs was disrupted by injury, and he made only 13 appearances before being released at the end of the 2005/06 season.
In July 2006 he was on trial with Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
, but he signed for Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
side Histon
Histon F.C.
Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league...
in August 2006. He had trouble breaking into the first team at Histon in the opening months of the 2006/07 season, but later went on a scoring spree of scoring 7 goals in 9 games to help Histon to the top of the league, and into Steve Fallon
Steve Fallon
Stephen Paul Fallon is an English former footballer who made 410 appearances in the Football League playing as a defender for Cambridge United. From 1999 to 2010 he was manager of Histon.-Career:...
's starting eleven. Histon were promoted to the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
at the end of that season for the first time in their history.
Born in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Murray is also eligible to play for Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
through his Scottish
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
father, Jamie
Jamie Murray (footballer)
James "Jamie" Murray is a retired Scottish professional footballer, the father of current player Antonio Murray.-Career:After beginning as an apprentice at Rivet Sports, Murray played professionally for Cambridge United, Sunderland and Brentford. He later played non-league football for Soham Town...
, who played professionally for Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
, Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
and Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
, or for Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
, through his Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
mother. Antonio was called up to the England C squad for an International Challenge Cup game against Italy on 12 November 2008.
It was confirmed in May 2009 that Murray was being released by Histon on their official homepage, to make him a free-agent. In August 2009, Murray joined Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
outfit Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City F.C.
Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
. Murray signed for Cambridge United on 1 February 2010 for the remainder of the season, but after failing to impress, including a red card on his debut, he was released by manager Martin Ling
Martin Ling
Martin Ling is an English football manager and former player, who is currently manager of Torquay United in League Two. He played in over 100 Football League matches for Exeter City, Southend United, Swindon Town and Leyton Orient, before moving into management where he led Orient for over five...
at the end of the season. He has since re-signed for former club Histon
Histon F.C.
Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league...
.