David Murray (soccer, born 1901)

David William James Murray (2 August 1901 – 1992) was a South African-born professional footballer and coach who played for Bristol Rovers, Everton, Swindon Town, and Rochdale before becoming the coach of the Jersey official football team.[1][2][3][4]

David Murray
Personal information
Full name David William James Murray
Date of birth (1901-08-02)2 August 1901
Place of birth Wynberg
Date of death 1992
Position(s) Inside Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920 Clyde (Cape Town)
1921 Western Province
1922 Wynberg
1925-1926 Everton 3 (1)
1926-1928 Bristol City 16 (0)
1928-1930 Bristol Rovers 39 (12)
1930-1931 Swindon Town 1 (0)
1931-1932 Rochdale 22 (3)
1933 Bangor City
1936 YMCA Jersey
Total 71 (16)
Managerial career
1936 Jersey
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907-2001 by Steven Phillipps. ISBN 1874427097
  2. ^ "Elie Hurel – the First Jerseyman to Play in the First Division".
  3. ^ Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (15 August 2014). Bristol Rovers: The Official Definitive History. ISBN 9781445636474.
  4. ^ "David William James Murray (David Murray) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com – "Play Up, Liverpool"".