Grant Robert Murray was born on 29 August 1975 and is a Scottish former professional football player.
16 Facts About Grant Murray
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Grant Murray's versatility saw him play in several positions during his career, such as a defensive midfielder and at fullback, although he was primarily considered to be a centre-back.
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Grant Murray started his career with Hearts, playing for their first team in six seasons.
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Grant Murray moved to St Johnstone in 2001, but they were relegated from the Scottish Premier League in 2002.
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Grant Murray then signed for Partick Thistle in 2003, but they were relegated from the SPL in 2004 and the First Division in 2005.
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Grant Murray signed for Kilmarnock in 2006, where he linked up again with Jim Jefferies, who had been his manager at Hearts.
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Grant Murray agreed a new two-year contract with Kilmarnock in April 2007.
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Grant Murray signed for First Division club Raith Rovers later in the 2009 close season and scored his first goal for Raith Rovers on 29 August 2009, a stunning 30-yard volley against Dunfermline Athletic in a Fife derby at East End Park.
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Grant Murray moved into coaching while playing for Raith Rovers, earning UEFA qualifications.
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Grant Murray signed an extended contract with Raith Rovers in December 2013.
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Grant Murray was sacked by Raith in April 2015, after a run of five successive defeats.
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In March 2021, Grant Murray was appointed assistant manager to Gary Naysmith at Scottish League Two club, Edinburgh City.
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In June 2021, Grant Murray was appointed assistant manager to Laurie Ellis at Scottish League One club Queen's Park.
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On 31 December 2021, Ellis and Grant Murray departed the Spiders.
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On 21 December 2022, after Gibson departed the Dumfries club by mutual consent, Grant Murray was placed in interim charge of the Doonhamers.
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On 10 January 2023, Marvin Bartley announced after Queens Quarter Final win over Kelty Hearts in the SPFL Trust Trophy that Grant Murray would be remaining as the Doonhamers assistant manager, having worked with him previously at Hibernian.