Tommy Murray (footballer, born 1943)

Thomas Murray (1 June 1943 – 26 November 2025) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a midfielder and forward.

Career

Murray started his career with Airdrieonians in 1960, where he made nearly 200 appearances. He also had long spells at Carlisle United[1] and Heart of Midlothian. Murray arrived in Hong Kong on 2nd September 1975 and was announced as a HK Rangers FC player. He was due to sign for Eastern AA, but there were contract complications.He moved to Caroline Hill FC in 1977 where he was a member of the Viceroy Cup winning team that year. He also played for the representative side, the Hong Kong League XI. He later moved to Australia where he played for Brisbane City, Arbroath, and Raith Rovers.

He was inducted into the Airdrieonians Hall of Fame.[2]

Personal life and death

Murray settled in Linlithgow in later life, and died on 25 November 2025, at the age of 82.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Tommy Murray". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  2. ^ a b Colman, Jon (27 November 2025). "Carlisle United legend who scored famous FA Cup winner dies". News and Star. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  • Tommy Murray at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  • Tommy Murray, London Hearts
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