31 Facts About Murray Davidson

Murray Davidson was born on 7 March 1988 and is a Scottish former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Murray Davidson is most associated with a 14-year spell at St Johnstone, having started his career at Livingston.

Murray Davidson began playing football at the local sports club Leithen Vale, in the same team as Ross Campbell, who would go on to represent Hibernian and Dunfermline Athletic, and Steven Notman, who was to play for Hibernian and Berwick Rangers.

However, his start at Livingston suffered a setback when Murray Davidson suffered a "prolonged injuries", but he managed to overcome the injuries.

Murray Davidson later spoke about his time at Cowdenbeath, stating the loan move helped his career and development.

Murray Davidson had a strained relationship with Massone, who at one point arranged for him to go on trial with Serie A side Parma, but turned down the chance.

On 15 May 2009, Murray Davidson transferred to St Johnstone and signed a three-year contract with the Saints, alongside Dave Mackay.

Murray Davidson later revealed that they almost joined Dundee before the Saints won the race to sign the pair.

Murray Davidson's performance led to manager Derek McInnes successfully predicted that Davidson will be included in the Scotland squad one day.

However, by the end of the year, Murray Davidson suffered three more injuries on two separate occasions.

Murray Davidson was linked with a move to English clubs, with from Wolves, Bolton and Everton.

Rangers' interest in signing Murray Davidson ended when the club entered administration the following month.

However, on 11 January 2013, Murray Davidson turned down a new deal from the club and rejected a pre-contract offer from Rangers, announcing his intention to move to England.

Since returning to the first team, Murray Davidson regained his first team place, playing mostly in the central midfield position.

On 30 May 2014, Murray Davidson signed a short-term contract with the club until August, as he received approval from St Johnstone to give him more time to make a recovery from his serious injury.

However, Murray Davidson suffered two separate injuries that saw him substituted before half time in two matches between 29 August 2015 and 12 September 2015 against Celtic and Hamilton Academical.

However, Murray Davidson suffered a sickness bug that saw him out for one match.

Murray Davidson started in the next five matches before suffering ankle injury in a warm up match prior to the Rangers match on 26 October 2016 and was out for four matches.

Shortly after signing a new contract with the club, Murray Davidson said he is ready to take up a leadership role at St Johnstone.

Murray Davidson started five matches in the Scottish League Cup that saw St Johnstone qualify for the knockout stage.

However, Murray Davidson suffered an arm injury while training and was out for the rest of the season.

Murray Davidson revealed that he earned himself a testimonial season, having spent ten seasons at St Johnstone.

On 29 May 2020, Murray Davidson signed a contract extension with the Saints, keeping him until 2021.

However, Murray Davidson suffered an Achilles tendon problems that saw him out for the start of the season.

However, Murray Davidson suffered an Achilles tendon problems that saw him out for two matches.

On 15 November 2010, Murray Davidson was called up by Scotland manager Craig Levein to the full squad for the first time, to face the Faroe Islands in a friendly on 16 November 2010 at Pittodrie, Aberdeen.

Murray Davidson was included in the Scotland squad to face Brazil in March 2011, but did not make an appearance.

Murray Davidson was again selected for the Scotland squad in November 2012, called up by caretaker manager Billy Stark for a friendly against Luxembourg.

Murray Davidson described making an appearance for Scotland as his biggest and proudest honour of his career.

In June 2012, Murray Davidson invested money in two greyhounds, one called Relegation Battle and the second called David Reid who between them won a dozen races that year.

Murray Davidson spoke about supporting ban children from heading balls, due to links between football and dementia; amid to his own health concerns he had during his playing career.