Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Grant Robert Murray (born 29 August 1975 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish professional footballer, who currently plays for and manages Raith Rovers. His versatility has seen him play in several positions during his career, such as a defensive midfielder and at fullback, although he is now primarily considered to be a right back. Murray started his career with Hearts, playing for their first team in six seasons. He was an unused substitute as Hearts beat Rangers 2–1 in the 1998 Scottish Cup Final. Murray moved to St. Johnstone in 2001, but they were relegated from the Scottish Premier League (SPL) in 2002. He then signed for Partick Thistle in 2003, but they were relegated from the SPL in 2004 and the First Division in 2005. Murray signed for Kilmarnock in 2006, where he linked up again with Jim Jefferies, who had been his manager at Hearts. He agreed a new two-year contract with Kilmarnock in April 2007.Murray was released by Kilmarnock after the 2008–09 Scottish Premier League season. He 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. Murray moved into coaching while at Raith, earning UEFA qualifications.On 3 July 2012, Murray was appointed player/manager at Raith Rovers. Murray signed an extended contract with Raith Rovers in December 2013.On 6 April 2014, Murray guided Raith Rovers to a Ramsdens Challenge Cup Final victory over Rangers at Easter Road to secure his first trophy as a manager and Raith's first cup since 1994.. }
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- Grant_Murray abstract "Grant Robert Murray (born 29 August 1975 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish professional footballer, who currently plays for and manages Raith Rovers. His versatility has seen him play in several positions during his career, such as a defensive midfielder and at fullback, although he is now primarily considered to be a right back. Murray started his career with Hearts, playing for their first team in six seasons. He was an unused substitute as Hearts beat Rangers 2–1 in the 1998 Scottish Cup Final. Murray moved to St. Johnstone in 2001, but they were relegated from the Scottish Premier League (SPL) in 2002. He then signed for Partick Thistle in 2003, but they were relegated from the SPL in 2004 and the First Division in 2005. Murray signed for Kilmarnock in 2006, where he linked up again with Jim Jefferies, who had been his manager at Hearts. He agreed a new two-year contract with Kilmarnock in April 2007.Murray was released by Kilmarnock after the 2008–09 Scottish Premier League season. He 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. Murray moved into coaching while at Raith, earning UEFA qualifications.On 3 July 2012, Murray was appointed player/manager at Raith Rovers. Murray signed an extended contract with Raith Rovers in December 2013.On 6 April 2014, Murray guided Raith Rovers to a Ramsdens Challenge Cup Final victory over Rangers at Easter Road to secure his first trophy as a manager and Raith's first cup since 1994.".