Captain’s Profile – James Murray

Captain James Murray

Senior Football Captain James Murray will lead the Senior team to St. Conleth’s Park tomorrow for the Joe Mallon Motors Renault Senior Football Championship Final.

Thanks to James for taking part in our latest captains profile.

Best of luck to James, the team & management in tomorrow’s County Final.

Moorefield v Athy

Throw in: 3.30pm

Be the 16th man in St. Conleth’s Park for the Senior team & management, all support will be greatly appreciated #Moores2018

Name: James Murray

Age: 25

Height: 6ft 2

Honours: 1 Leinster Club Championship, 3 Kildare Club Championships, 3 Senior Football League Titles, 1 Trench Cup.

Someone who has had an influence on your career?

My Dad – always sits me down before matches and gives me a pep talk.

Three words to describe yourself as a player?

Determined, Hard Working & Dedicated

Favourite Sportsperson and why?

Steven Gerrard back in the day – always played with passion and pushed his team mates to be better

Who is the best player you played with?

Eanna O’Connor

Best player you played against?

Ciaran Kilkenny

Most memorable sporting moment?

Leinster Club Final win last year

Favourite Club Player?

Liam Healy

Favourite County Player?

Neil Flynn

 Best grounds you have ever played in?

O’Connor Park, Tullamore 

One county player you would like to see play for your club?

James O’Donoghue

Best Advice someone has given you?

“You can never win a game twice”

Who’s the most skilful player on your team?

Eoin O’ Connor is on a different level

Young player in your club that we should look out for?

 Mark McDermott

What does it mean to you to captain your club?

It’s a great honour to be captain of the senior team, something I’ve always dreamed about growing up. Hopefully we can have another successful season this year.