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Dan Murray - Cork City


Name:Dan Murray
Born: 16 May 1982
Place of Birth:Cambridge
Nationality:England
Position:Defender
Height:6' 2"
About Dan Murray

Dan started his career at Peterborough United in England and made 5 league appearances for the club between 1999 and 2002.

He originally arrived at Cork City on a loan deal in 2002, but after several months the move was made permanent. In eight seasons at Turners Cross Dan made over 200 league appearances and captained the side from the age of 21. He captained Cork to the League title in 2005 and also lifted the 2007 FAI Cup when the Rebels defeated Longford Town 1-0 at the RDS.

In his time at Turner's Cross Dan became the club's highest scorer in European competition and and also had the honour of scoring the clubs 1000th goal in April 2007 against Derry City.

In Feburary 2010, Dan signed for Shamrock Rovers and captained the Hoops to the 2010 league title, making 28 league appearances and scoring three times. He also played against Juventus in the Europa League but missed out on the 2010 FAI Cup final defeat to Sligo Rovers through injury.

In 2011 Dan made 32 league appearances as Rovers claimed their second League title in a row and also played in 10 of the club's 12 European games as they became the first Irish club to qualify for the group stages of a European competition.

On 19 January 2012 it was confirmed that Dan had signed for a second spell at newly promoted Cork City.

Club History

Start DateEnd DateTeamAppStSubGlsYellRed
Jan 2012 Present Cork City------
Feb 2010 Dec 2011 Shamrock Rovers------
Jan 2002 Feb 2010 Cork City------