Jim Murphy



Glasgow born winger, Jim Murphy arrived as Fir Park from Notts County in 1969, the former Raith Rovers and Hearts player was brought in to replace George Murray who was heading further north to join Aberdeen.

Jim had started his career with Larkhall Thistle before becoming a professional with Alloa Athletic. His debut was a scoring one seeing him net in a Second Division division match in a 3-1 win over Berwick Rangers. When the club were promoted to the First Division he became a fringe player, in 1970 he made the short trip over the River Clyde to join Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton Academical.

Name:
James Murphy
Height:
5′ 11″
Weight:
11st
Date of Birth:
29th November 1942
Place of Birth:
Glasgow
Position:
Winger
Nationality:
Scottish

Football Career:

Larkhall Thistle 1962
Alloa Athletic 1962 1964
Hearts 1964 1967
Raith Rovers 1967 1968
Notts County 1968 1969
Motherwell 1969 1970
Hamilton Accies 1970 1971
East Stirlingshire 1971 1974

Well Career:

Apps Goals
League:
19 (8) 4
Scottish Cup:
League Cup:
Other:
Total:
19 (8) 4