Paul Murray
| Date of birth | 31 August 1976 |
| Place of birth | Carlisle |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
A former England Under-21 and B international, Paul had a wretched time with injuries at Queens Park Rangers in 2000-01.
He missed the start of the campaign after breaking a bone in his ankle in a pre-season match and when he returned to the first team at the end of October, he then suffered a recurrence of the same injury.
He recovered to make a brief run in the side in the New Year but injured his ankle a third time and, following surgery, he was sidelined until the summer.
Paul, who is a left-footed midfield player who can also turn out as a wing back, he moved on to Oldham Athletic in December 2001 to team up with his former Carlisle boss Mick Wadsworth and QPR coach Iain Dowie.
He followed the former to Portugal's Beira Mar in 2004.
Paul returned to Carlisle United in February 2006 with a contract to the end of the season.
He joined Shrewsbury Town in June 2008 with a two-year contract.
Paul's contract at Hartlepool United was extended to June 2011 in August 2010.
He re-joined Oldham Athletic in January 2013 with a contract to June 2013.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle United | 14 Jun 1994 | 08 Mar 1996 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 08 Mar 1996 | 30 Jun 2001 | |
| Southampton | 23 Jul 2001 | 11 Dec 2001 | |
| Oldham Athletic | 11 Dec 2001 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Beira Mar | 01 Jul 2004 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Carlisle United | 17 Feb 2006 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
| Gretna | 01 Jul 2007 | 31 May 2008 | |
| Shrewsbury Town | 01 Jun 2008 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Hartlepool United | 05 Aug 2010 | 22 Jan 2013 | |
| Oldham Athletic | 29 Jan 2013 | 30 Jun 2013 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | Queens Park Rangers | Premier League | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 4 |
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| 2000-01 | Queens Park Rangers | League Division 1 | 4 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Oldham Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Oldham Athletic | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Oldham Athletic | League Division 2 | 23 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Southampton | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Oldham Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Oldham Athletic | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Oldham Athletic | League Division 2 | 29 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Oldham Athletic | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Oldham Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Oldham Athletic | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Oldham Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Oldham Athletic | League Division 2 | 41 | 9 |
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| 2006-07 | Carlisle United | League One | 14 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Shrewsbury Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Shrewsbury Town | League Two | 31 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Shrewsbury Town | League Two Play-Offs | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | Shrewsbury Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Shrewsbury Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Shrewsbury Town | League Two | 25 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Hartlepool United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Hartlepool United | League One | 35 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Hartlepool United | League One | 44 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Hartlepool United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Hartlepool United | League One | 16 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2001 | Oldham Athletic v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | Oldham Athletic v Port Vale | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Blackpool v Oldham Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Northampton Town v Oldham Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Jan 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Blackpool | L | 2-5 | LDV Vans Trophy | Semi-final - northern section |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Chesterfield v Oldham Athletic | L | 4-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Jan 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Wrexham | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Port Vale v Oldham Athletic | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Oldham Athletic v AFC Bournemouth | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Notts County v Oldham Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Bristol City v Oldham Athletic | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Peterborough United v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Brentford | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Colchester United | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Bury v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Cardiff City | L | 1-7 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Reading v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Cambridge United | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Oldham Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Stoke City | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Northampton Town | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Stockport County | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Nov 2002 | West Ham United v Oldham Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Plymouth Argyle v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Cheltenham Town | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Chesterfield v Oldham Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Dec 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Peterborough United | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Jan 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Brentford | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | Cardiff City v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Plymouth Argyle | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Stockport County v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Notts County | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Mansfield Town v Oldham Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Bristol City v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Colchester United | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Luton Town v Oldham Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Northampton Town v Oldham Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Port Vale | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Chesterfield | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Oldham Athletic | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Swindon Town | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2003 | Huddersfield Town v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 May 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 14 May 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Oldham Athletic | L |
1-0 Agg: 2-1 |
League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Scunthorpe United v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Sheffield Wednesday v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Blackpool | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Brentford v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Hartlepool United v Oldham Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Bristol City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Barnsley v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-5 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Luton Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Stockport County | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Port Vale | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Oct 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Hartlepool United | D | 3-3 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Wrexham v Oldham Athletic | L | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Oldham Athletic v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Bury v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Blackpool | L | 2-5 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 13 Dec 2003 | Colchester United v Oldham Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Grimsby Town v Oldham Athletic | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Jan 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Oldham Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Jan 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Jan 2004 | Blackpool v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Oldham Athletic | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Grimsby Town | W | 6-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Feb 2004 | Port Vale v Oldham Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2004 | AFC Bournemouth v Oldham Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2004 | Queens Park Rangers v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Colchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Mar 2004 | Bristol City v Oldham Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Luton Town v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Apr 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2004 | Stockport County v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Plymouth Argyle | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Apr 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Wrexham | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Apr 2004 | Swindon Town v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 May 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Chesterfield | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 May 2004 | Notts County v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | England | B International | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 1994 | England v Slovenia | W | 3-0 | UEFA Under-18 | Group 15 |
| 12 Feb 1997 | England v Italy | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 30 May 1997 | Poland v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | |
| 10 Oct 1997 | Italy v England | W | 0-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 17 Dec 1997 | England v Greece | W | 4-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group |
| 10 Feb 1998 | England v Chile | L | 1-2 | B International | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.