25 Facts About Graeme Murty

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Graeme Stuart Murty was born on 13 November 1974 and is an English-born Scottish professional football coach and former player.

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Graeme Murty made 437 appearances in the Football League and Premier League, playing for York City, Reading, Charlton Athletic and Southampton.

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Graeme Murty joined Rangers as a development squad coach in 2016.

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Graeme Murty was twice placed in caretaker charge of the Rangers first team during 2017, and was full-time manager from December 2017 to April 2018.

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Graeme Murty was born in Saltburn, North Yorkshire and attended Nunthorpe School.

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Graeme Murty joined Middlesbrough's Centre of Excellence after being scouted playing for Marton Juniors, but was released aged 15.

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Graeme Murty scored in York's League Cup victory against Everton.

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However, once clear of injury, he quickly became an integral part of the team, and when Phil Parkinson left the club to become manager of Colchester United, Graeme Murty was appointed club captain.

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On 1 December 2006, Graeme Murty signed a new contract to keep him at Reading until the summer of 2008, which meant he would complete 10 years at the club.

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On 31 March 2008, it was announced that, despite a previous announcement to the contrary, Graeme Murty had been awarded a testimonial in recognition of his services to the club, with a proportion of the proceeds going to the Swings and Smiles charity, of which he is a patron.

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Graeme Murty won the BBC South Sports Personality of the Year award, at a ceremony in Southampton on 3 December 2006 where John Madejski and Steve Coppell were honoured.

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Graeme Murty joined Charlton Athletic on a one-month loan on 6 January 2009 to allow him to improve his match fitness.

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Graeme Murty returned to Reading on 2 March 2009 after suffering from a calf injury.

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On 3 July 2009, Graeme Murty joined League One side Southampton on a two-week trial with a view to a permanent deal.

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Graeme Murty signed a one-year contract with Southampton 5 August 2009 after impressing.

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On 30 January 2008, Graeme Murty was one of nine defenders called up by new Scotland manager George Burley for his first get-together, a training camp between 3 and 5 February 2008 at Loch Lomond.

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Graeme Murty moved onto coaching after retiring from playing, and was appointed as an assistant youth development coach at Southampton's Academy on 27 February 2012, working primarily with the under-12 to under-16 teams.

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On 14 July 2014, Graeme Murty joined Championship club Norwich City as youth development phase lead coach, taking control of the under-16 team.

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Graeme Murty was promoted to the position of manager of the under-18 team on 8 July 2015.

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On 17 August 2016, Graeme Murty was appointed as head coach for the development squad at Scottish Premiership club Rangers.

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Graeme Murty reverted to his previous role with the development squad.

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In October 2022, Graeme Murty was announced as Sunderland's head of professional development, which includes taking charge of the club's Under 21s.

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Graeme Murty married Karen in June 2005, and the couple have a daughter called Freya.

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Alongside presenter James Richardson, and fellow former player Leroy Rosenior, Graeme Murty appeared on the late night, local BBC South, BBC South West and BBC West football show, Late Kick Off.

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For 2011, alongside AFC Bournemouth's Steve Fletcher, Graeme Murty co-anchored a slot within the show called The Knowledge.