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Murray is Town target
9:00am Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Comments (75)SCOTT Murray is at the centre of a possible Town transfer raid on M4 rivals Bristol City - while Maurice Malpas prepares to make a Championship full-back his first summer signing.
County Ground chief Malpas is confident of securing the services of an unnamed player under contract at a Championship club in the next couple of days but has also contacted Town's Ashton Gate neighbours about several targets.
Malpas revealed winger Murray is one of those he is currently keeping tabs on but admitted there were "one or two others" at their West Country rivals he has also enquired about.
Brian Wilson, Jennison Myrie-Williams and Alex Russell have been touted as potential targets but, while keeping his own counsel, Malpas insisted winger Kevin Betsy was not on his wanted list.
Scottish winger Murray, 34, has been offered a year's contract extension by City boss Gary Johnson but could be tempted by a more secure offer elsewhere.
He is currently mulling over his options on holiday but Malpas admits he will be keeping track of any developments over the coming weeks.
He said: "I have spoken to Bristol City about one or two of his players and Scott Murray is one of them.
"He has been offered another year at Bristol though as far as I am aware so that might end that.
"He is away on his holidays so I will just be keeping in touch with that one.
"It would be ideal if we could get players with some Championship experience in.
"Scott Murray does fit the bill on that one but it is more important they can do a job for us."
While any capture of Murray remains a work in progress', Malpas did reveal his full-back shortage was about to be halved.
With Jack Smith and Jamie Vincent the only recognised full backs on the books for next season, Malpas has made no secret of his desire for two more options in that area.
He said: "Everything is pretty much sorted between us and the full back in question.
"We just need to go back to his club and check it is all okay now."
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James Bye, Swindon says...
9:10am Tue 3 Jun 08
pjarvo, swindon says...
9:13am Tue 3 Jun 08
James Bye wrote:the article states this,
Murray has been offered a new contract by City!!
so whats your point?...
grove red, wantage says...
9:27am Tue 3 Jun 08
stfc4eva, Swindon says...
9:29am Tue 3 Jun 08
OldTown, Old Town says...
9:34am Tue 3 Jun 08
Scott Murray is a good player - yeah a little old at 34 but still got 1-2 years left in him at this and possibly Championship level.
We need all the experience we can get to haul us up into the Championship - he has been there and done it with City so bring him on !!
callumbus, swindon says...
9:37am Tue 3 Jun 08
No anti City bias - just not a sensible move from any angle.
largey, london says...
9:48am Tue 3 Jun 08
After playing for his club's academy side he made his senior debut on the last day of the 2005-06 season against Southend United. He began the 2006-07 season as one of Bristol City's brightest prospects, and scored his first goal, a chip shot, against Chesterfield and then scored the winning goal against Tranmere Rovers.
He has already played for the England Under 18's.
In the 2007/2008 season, Jennison spent the first three months of the season on loan at Cheltenham Town before returning to his parent club.
On the 22nd November, 2007 he joined Tranmere Rovers on a months loan, later extended to two months. He scored his first goal for Tranmere, a penalty, against Yeovil on 26th January 2008. On 28th January, Tranmere agreed to extend Myrie-Williams' loan until the end of the season.
sounds more promising. im wondering what sort of player will inspire season ticket sales? i cant see us making any big name signings. bright prospects and players with experience are what it sounds like.
M Mack, Highworth says...
9:57am Tue 3 Jun 08
grove red wrote:Yeah, I'm sure Hull fans were saying the same about Dean Windass, who I believe is 39. At 34, Murray could still be at his peak for another 2 years. Age is not important, desire to succeed and fitness are important.
hes at bit to old thought we were looking at younger players???????
largey, london says...
10:15am Tue 3 Jun 08
3 goals in only 4 apps (10 subs) last year so looks like he was used as a sub to cause problems late on.
and as M Mack states, age isnt too important. we already have the pace of mcnamee down the left, so some experience down the right could be leathal.
saying that though, i thought he'd already signed citys 1 year offer.
M Mack, Highworth says...
10:25am Tue 3 Jun 08
largey wrote:If he has signed a 1 year deal at City, this would mean that he is not a free agent and there would be a fee for him, don't know how much the Town have offered though? Don't care what you all think, he is the sort of player that will get us promoted, simple as!
Murray had 7 goals in 21 games during citys promotion season. so a year on from then, im sure he would be a useful player to have in L1. 3 goals in only 4 apps (10 subs) last year so looks like he was used as a sub to cause problems late on. and as M Mack states, age isnt too important. we already have the pace of mcnamee down the left, so some experience down the right could be leathal. saying that though, i thought he'd already signed citys 1 year offer.
kandiman, Oxford says...
10:34am Tue 3 Jun 08
largey wrote:Seen Myrle-Williams play, he's a cracking talent, would fit in well here. May have to play second fiddle to McNamee for a while, but he'll also provide competition up front. Plus, with his pace, he's the kind of guy you can bring on the bench late in the second half to really sh!t up the opposition.
Jennison Myrie-Williams (born May 17, 1988 in Lambeth) is a footballer currently playing for Tranmere Rovers on loan from Bristol City in Football League Championship. He can play either as a left midfielder or as a striker and is noted for his lightning pace. After playing for his club's academy side he made his senior debut on the last day of the 2005-06 season against Southend United. He began the 2006-07 season as one of Bristol City's brightest prospects, and scored his first goal, a chip shot, against Chesterfield and then scored the winning goal against Tranmere Rovers. He has already played for the England Under 18's. In the 2007/2008 season, Jennison spent the first three months of the season on loan at Cheltenham Town before returning to his parent club. On the 22nd November, 2007 he joined Tranmere Rovers on a months loan, later extended to two months. He scored his first goal for Tranmere, a penalty, against Yeovil on 26th January 2008. On 28th January, Tranmere agreed to extend Myrie-Williams' loan until the end of the season. sounds more promising. im wondering what sort of player will inspire season ticket sales? i cant see us making any big name signings. bright prospects and players with experience are what it sounds like.
luke, swindon says...
11:18am Tue 3 Jun 08
Outlaw, Leominster says...
11:19am Tue 3 Jun 08
Buying experience is one thing but buying age related problems is another.
Russ STFC, swindon says...
11:33am Tue 3 Jun 08
This guy Jennison Myrie-Williams sounds promising tho'could this be we take him we got to take murray a bit like the McNamee deal.I also thought murray signed a new deal.
largey, london says...
11:40am Tue 3 Jun 08
we would have to offer 2 years at least i would have thought.
deep south red, says...
11:44am Tue 3 Jun 08
glasred, glastonbury says...
11:44am Tue 3 Jun 08
Adder, Swindon says...
11:50am Tue 3 Jun 08
Reading Red, Reading says...
12:19pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Phil_S, Chippenham says...
12:46pm Tue 3 Jun 08
OldTown wrote:Hmmmmm, depends where you live. For me Brissle (1982)are more hated than the pox
what a grown up comment stfc4eva.......Since when were City players a problem for Swindon fans ? I think you'll find Oxford are our REAL local rivals - City's local rivals are Cardiff..... Scott Murray is a good player - yeah a little old at 34 but still got 1-2 years left in him at this and possibly Championship level. We need all the experience we can get to haul us up into the Championship - he has been there and done it with City so bring him on !!
M Mack, Highworth says...
1:01pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Outlaw wrote:What age related problems do you mean, forgetfulness? incontinence? wearing his football shorts up around his armpits or the slight stale smell of pee on the team bus? Come on, he's in his prime at 34 and is certainly not old. Whatever problems he might bring, there not going to be as bad as the problems of a youngster like Barry Corr!
Do these 34 year olds bring their own zimmers? Buying experience is one thing but buying age related problems is another.
STFCcountyground, calne says...
1:19pm Tue 3 Jun 08
International Robin, Swindon says...
1:58pm Tue 3 Jun 08
I can't stand the bloke!
International Robin, Swindon says...
2:00pm Tue 3 Jun 08
clive elliott, bradford says...
2:06pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Redmoonraker, oxon says...
2:20pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Dorset Red, Dorset says...
2:24pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Phil_S wrote:Me too.
OldTown wrote: what a grown up comment stfc4eva.......Since when were City players a problem for Swindon fans ? I think you'll find Oxford are our REAL local rivals - City's local rivals are Cardiff..... Scott Murray is a good player - yeah a little old at 34 but still got 1-2 years left in him at this and possibly Championship level. We need all the experience we can get to haul us up into the Championship - he has been there and done it with City so bring him on !!Hmmmmm, depends where you live. For me Brissle (1982)are more hated than the pox
I like to laugh at Poxford but I always enjoy a win over City much more.
James Bye, Swindon says...
2:29pm Tue 3 Jun 08
I agree with all the childish conversation, we don't want to become City's reserves, Murray's been at City for years on and off, we wouldn't get 100% from him and would he really want to come play for us I THINK NOT!!
josh_ maguire, braford on avon says...
3:29pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Malpas is about to bring in an oxford reject!!
Its on the swindon town vital website!!
Swindon Town are currently chasing Southend United striker Richie Foran according to The Echo newspaper in Southend.
Foran spent some time on loan at League 2 side Darlington last season but had to cut his loan spell short due to a knee injury.
Foran has played for St. patrick`s Athletic, Shelbourne, Carlilse United, Oxford United, and Motherwell before joining Southend.
Russ STFC, swindon says...
4:03pm Tue 3 Jun 08
James Bye wrote:Wrong city is one of our rivals as is rovers'Oxford is our main rivals due to the amount of time we have spent in the same league.If you done a poll on who is the most hated rival Oxford would come top with city second followed by rovers then the plastics.If city are not our rivals why are we broadcasted on the same tv station'and why do they refer us as a local derby.
Old Town, i think you'll find City's rivals are Rovers, there a "tad" nearer than Cardiff!!!
I agree with all the childish conversation, we don't want to become City's reserves, Murray's been at City for years on and off, we wouldn't get 100% from him and would he really want to come play for us I THINK NOT!!
yeti, swindon says...
4:11pm Tue 3 Jun 08
swindon matt, leominster says...
4:32pm Tue 3 Jun 08
redbus, newmarket says...
4:40pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Itchy Bush, High Wycombe says...
4:44pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Club Career
He was signed by Bristol City from Aston Villa in December 1997 and was City's top scorer in the 2002-03 season.
He later joined Reading for £650,000 in June 2003, and was a first team regular for Alan Pardew. In March 2004, he rejoined Bristol City. Murray's return boosted City's form but they lost in that season's playoff final to Brighton & Hove Albion. He was made club captain during Brian Tinnion's spell as manager.
In the 2006-07 season, City were drawn against Premier League side Middlesbrough in the FA Cup. Murray scored a chip against Australian number one Mark Schwarzer to earn the Robins a 2-2 draw at Ashton Gate, however they eventually lost the tie on penalties in the replay.
A key player in City's promotion push despite a stress fracture to his fourth metatarsal bone restricting him to 37 appearances, he has signed a new one-year extension to his contract.
With all due respect to the guy, not convinced hes a player we should be looking at. Would like to be proved wrong though, but I think we're moving in to the "might be too many miles on the clock" area, if you know what I mean!!
swindon matt, leominster says...
4:45pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Outlaw wrote:hi mate who r u i live in leominster and thought me and my bro were the only town fans around here.
Do these 34 year olds bring their own zimmers? Buying experience is one thing but buying age related problems is another.
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
5:19pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Russ STFC wrote:ARE MAIN RIVALS BY FAR IS OXFORD SCUM SCUM SCUM SCUM. even if there not in the football league.AS OXFORD FANS WHAT THEY THINK OF USE.
James Bye wrote: Old Town, i think you'll find City's rivals are Rovers, there a "tad" nearer than Cardiff!!! I agree with all the childish conversation, we don't want to become City's reserves, Murray's been at City for years on and off, we wouldn't get 100% from him and would he really want to come play for us I THINK NOT!!Wrong city is one of our rivals as is rovers'Oxford is our main rivals due to the amount of time we have spent in the same league.If you done a poll on who is the most hated rival Oxford would come top with city second followed by rovers then the plastics.If city are not our rivals why are we broadcasted on the same tv station'and why do they refer us as a local derby.
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
5:32pm Tue 3 Jun 08
redbus wrote:TOLD YA malpas HAS NOT GOT A CLUE.THATS WHY S/T ARE SLOW.J.M.WILLIAMS WOULD BE A GOOD SIGNING,HE IS A GOOD PLAYER.richie foran ex motherwell player say no more?
Well maurice your management skills beside you getting bristol players in is the way forward to getting us in the championship
redbus, newmarket says...
6:02pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Stfc Romain wrote:I believe you mate another mid table finish i await the day the moaning starts when we fail again to make an impact
redbus wrote:TOLD YA malpas HAS NOT GOT A CLUE.THATS WHY S/T ARE SLOW.J.M.WILLIAMS WOULD BE A GOOD SIGNING,HE IS A GOOD PLAYER.richie foran ex motherwell player say no more?
Well maurice your management skills beside you getting bristol players in is the way forward to getting us in the championship
Swindon Local, Swindon, Wiltshire says...
6:56pm Tue 3 Jun 08
OldTown, Old Town says...
7:25pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Makes me laugh really - some of the comments show their is VERY limited brain power going on today...
Come on people - make it interesting eh ?
danboyshearer, parksouth says...
7:38pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
7:38pm Tue 3 Jun 08
redbus wrote:MID TABLE I THINK IT MIGHT BE A LITTLE BIT MORE THEN THAT.malpas AS A MANAGER IS NOT THE ANSWER.I sea he has blamed the t/market on the euro/championships.W
Stfc Romain wrote:I believe you mate another mid table finish i await the day the moaning starts when we fail again to make an impactredbus wrote: Well maurice your management skills beside you getting bristol players in is the way forward to getting us in the championshipTOLD YA malpas HAS NOT GOT A CLUE.THATS WHY S/T ARE SLOW.J.M.WILLIAMS WOULD BE A GOOD SIGNING,HE IS A GOOD PLAYER.richie foran ex motherwell player say no more?
hat star players will there be four less than £200.0000 or a free be, any ideas mate
danboyshearer, parksouth says...
7:39pm Tue 3 Jun 08
tractorboy, south bucks says...
7:39pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Murray is hated by most Town fans, he's a dirty cheating little sh#te.
We should be looking to bring in players who are able to take us forward imho he's no better than that other ex Sh#@@y winger we have on our books.
Murray is not good enough to take us forward, forget this idea now, he's been offered another year at City so please, please Murray take that offer!
GRRRRRRRRR I'm so angry !!!
redbus, newmarket says...
7:40pm Tue 3 Jun 08
OldTown wrote:Well get the beers out then old town
There really is some bloody rubbish posted on here...
Makes me laugh really - some of the comments show their is VERY limited brain power going on today...
Come on people - make it interesting eh ?
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
7:42pm Tue 3 Jun 08
tractorboy wrote:do u still think we will do well next season mate
I'm regretting renewing my season ticket already. Murray is hated by most Town fans, he's a dirty cheating little sh#te. We should be looking to bring in players who are able to take us forward imho he's no better than that other ex Sh#@@y winger we have on our books. Murray is not good enough to take us forward, forget this idea now, he's been offered another year at City so please, please Murray take that offer! GRRRRRRRRR I'm so angry !!!
tractorboy, south bucks says...
7:47pm Tue 3 Jun 08
danboyshearer, parksouth says...
7:47pm Tue 3 Jun 08
tractorboy wrote:how can you regret renewing your season ticket ! talk about over reaction lol (especially at the bargain price they are at the moment) and anyway murray will be hated by our opposing fans if he signs and i love players that play for us that get up the oppositions noses its great and usally because the player is helping there team win and they dont like it.
I'm regretting renewing my season ticket already. Murray is hated by most Town fans, he's a dirty cheating little sh#te. We should be looking to bring in players who are able to take us forward imho he's no better than that other ex Sh#@@y winger we have on our books. Murray is not good enough to take us forward, forget this idea now, he's been offered another year at City so please, please Murray take that offer! GRRRRRRRRR I'm so angry !!!
OldTown, Old Town says...
7:54pm Tue 3 Jun 08
And Stfc Romain - STOP SHOUTING !!!!!
tractorboy, south bucks says...
8:06pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Russ STFC, swindon says...
8:13pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Dont get me wrong i hate murray the way he has goaded us before especially at trashton gate.Bus saying he's over the hill maybe a bit strong he may have at least 3 seasons in him.
Ted, Pewsham says...
8:19pm Tue 3 Jun 08
tractorboy, south bucks says...
8:22pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Murray on the other hand relies soley on his pace, which he's clearly losing now and he was hardly a regular over the last two seasons at City.
Also he did a Joey Beachaump when he was transferred to Reading, a fish out of watwer who cried to go back down the M4.......... NO we don't want/ need him
tractorboy, south bucks says...
8:24pm Tue 3 Jun 08
swindon_lad, Swindon says...
8:24pm Tue 3 Jun 08
I see Hoopers just been transfer listed by Southend, might be an idea?
tractorboy, south bucks says...
8:28pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Loft Conversions, Swindon says...
8:35pm Tue 3 Jun 08
That said, I f**king hate city too. And I hope and pray we don't sign that jumped up scotch **** Murray.
Loft Conversions, Swindon says...
8:37pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Russ STFC, swindon says...
8:47pm Tue 3 Jun 08
tractorboy wrote:back to where he came from the pox.
Can't remember where little Joey went but Reading bought Murray.
MITTED, Swindon says...
9:01pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Russ STFC wrote:mummy's boy turned down a move to us to go from the scum to west ham, then to us and then ran home to mummy in scummersville. I lauged my arse off when he got sent off in his last game at the manor against us.
tractorboy wrote: Can't remember where little Joey went but Reading bought Murray.back to where he came from the pox.
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
9:15pm Tue 3 Jun 08
OldTown wrote:sorry,,,,
Beers out - it's the only way..... And Stfc Romain - STOP SHOUTING !!!!!
Russ STFC, swindon says...
9:18pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Loft Conversions, Swindon says...
9:37pm Tue 3 Jun 08
tractorboy, south bucks says...
9:45pm Tue 3 Jun 08
danboyshearer, parksouth says...
10:10pm Tue 3 Jun 08
tractorboy wrote:fair enough tractorboy, if we do sign him though and he ends up being a revalation then you buy me a pint yeah? lol
Dannyboy, Murray is over the hill and we don't want him over here. He's just not good enough to take us forward .
tractorboy, south bucks says...
10:26pm Tue 3 Jun 08
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
10:36pm Tue 3 Jun 08
tractorboy wrote:dont worry allan i will buy u a pint. i dont think he will come here anyway
Indeed I will but that won't happen, he'll be as big a flop as the other City misfit Roberts.
tractorboy, south bucks says...
10:41pm Tue 3 Jun 08
It's not the price of the ticket I'm worried about wasting it's the 25 quid of petrol every home game works out at just under £600 for the season excluding cup games.
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
10:53pm Tue 3 Jun 08
tractorboy wrote:plus the tops and all that. i worked it out last season i spent over £500. im like u mate i think it 4 the good of the club
Thanks Daz, and I sincerely hope you're right. It's not the price of the ticket I'm worried about wasting it's the 25 quid of petrol every home game works out at just under £600 for the season excluding cup games.
M Mack, Highworth says...
9:12am Wed 4 Jun 08
josh_ maguire wrote:Piece of trivia for you. When Richie Foran was at Carlisle, my old pa was a traffic warden in the city. He was putting a ticket on a car when the owner walked up. It was Richie Foran who my dad recognised. They stood talking about footy and the ticket was ripped up. I saw him playing for Carlisle a couple of times and he was very good. A strong commited player whoose only problem was his disipline. Hopefully his has calmed down a bit since then.
dont worry!! Malpas is about to bring in an oxford reject!! Its on the swindon town vital website!! Swindon Town are currently chasing Southend United striker Richie Foran according to The Echo newspaper in Southend. Foran spent some time on loan at League 2 side Darlington last season but had to cut his loan spell short due to a knee injury. Foran has played for St. patrick`s Athletic, Shelbourne, Carlilse United, Oxford United, and Motherwell before joining Southend.
James Bye, Swindon says...
9:34am Wed 4 Jun 08
stfc4eva, Swindon says...
10:46pm Wed 4 Jun 08
OldTown wrote:wel he aint guna exactly wiz past the full baks on his grannymobile! lee holmes is a betta option!!
what a grown up comment stfc4eva.......Since when were City players a problem for Swindon fans ? I think you'll find Oxford are our REAL local rivals - City's local rivals are Cardiff..... Scott Murray is a good player - yeah a little old at 34 but still got 1-2 years left in him at this and possibly Championship level. We need all the experience we can get to haul us up into the Championship - he has been there and done it with City so bring him on !!
stfc4eva, Swindon says...
10:51pm Wed 4 Jun 08
James Bye wrote:hahaha yh. so u can shuv that up your arse along wiv the rest of your football knowledge!
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stfc4eva, Swindon says...
11:02pm Wed 4 Jun 08
James Bye wrote:4 the post above...bristol rovers would actualy be citys biggest rivals, not cardiff u idiot! and swindon are also rivals wiv city and rovers aswel as oxfam!
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James Bye, Swindon says...
9:01am Tue 3 Jun 08