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John Murray is a distinguished British sports commentator, best known for his work with BBC Radio 5 Live, where he serves as the station's football correspondent. Renowned for his insightful and passionate football commentary, Murray has made significant contributions to British sports broadcasting.

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The John Murray Collection ⚽️

FOOTBALL Aston Villa v Bayern Munich, Champions League, Villa Park, October 2, 2024. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Netherlands v England, UEFA European Championship, Semi Final, Dortmund, July 10, 2024. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Manchester City v Manchester United, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London. May 25, 2024. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Brentford v Manchester United, Premier League, GTech Community Stadium. August 13, 2022. John Murray.

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A print of John Murray’s original commentary notes from the Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester United at the Gtech Community Sta...

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FOOTBALL West Ham United v Chelsea, Premier League, London Stadium, August 20, 2023.

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A print of John Murray’s original commentary notes from the Premier League match between West Ham and Chelsea at the London Stadium, 20 August, 202...

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FOOTBALL Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool, Champions League Final, Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid. June 1, 2019. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Manchester City v Watford, FA Cup, Final, Wembley, London. May 18, 2019. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Wales v Belgium, UEFA European Championship, Quarter Final, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille. 1st July, 2016. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL England v Wales, UEFA European Championship, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens. June 16, 2016. John Murray.

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A framed print of John Murrays' original commentary notes from this UEFA European Championship group match between England and Wales, Stade Bollaer...

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FOOTBALL Newcastle United v Paris St Germain, Champions League Group F, St James' Park August 1, 2023. John Murray.

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A print of John Murray’s original commentary notes from the Champions League Group F match between Newcastle United and Paris St Germain at St Jame...

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FOOTBALL Leeds United v Chelsea, Premier League, Elland Road, August 21, 2022. John Murray.

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A print of John Murray’s original commentary notes from the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road on August 21, 2022...

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FOOTBALL Southampton v Manchester City, Carabao Cup Quarter Final, St Mary's Stadium, January 11, 2023. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion, Premier League, Old Trafford, August 7, 2022. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, Old Trafford, September 29, 2024. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Manchester City v Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League Semi Final, Etihad Stadium, May 17, 2023. John Murray.

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A print of John Murray’s original commentary notes from the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madr...

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FOOTBALL Arsenal v Manchester United, Premier League, Emirates Stadium, January 22, 2023. John Murray.

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A print of John Murray’s original commentary notes from the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United on January 22, 2023. Availab...

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FOOTBALL Arsenal v Aston Villa, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, May 30, 2015. John Murray.

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A print of John Murray’s original commentary notes from the FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Aston Villa on May 30, 2015. Available as A3 pri...

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FOOTBALL Manchester City v Manchester United, Premier League, Etihad Stadium, October 2, 2022. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Manchester City v Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League Final, Istanbul, June 10, 2023. John Murray.

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A print of John Murray’s original commentary notes from the Champions League Final match between Manchester City and Inter Milan at the Ataturk Oly...

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FOOTBALL Aston Villa v Liverpool, Premier League, Villa Park, October 4, 2020. John Murray.

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A print of John Murray’s original commentary notes from the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool on October 4, 2020. Available as...

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FOOTBALL Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United, Premier League, American Express Stadium, September 2, 2023. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Manchester City v Chelsea, Champions League Final, Porto. May 29, 2021. John Murray.

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A framed print of John Murrays' original commentary notes from this Champions League Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Estádio do ...

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FOOTBALL Chelsea v Manchester City, FA Cup Semi Final, Wembley Stadium, April 17, 2021. John Murray.

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FOOTBALL Arsenal v Chelsea, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, August 1, 2020. John Murray.

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Early Life and Education

Born and raised in Northumberland, England, Murray grew up on a farm and developed an early passion for sports, particularly football. His love for the game was ignited by watching the FA Cup Final in the early 1970s, a defining moment that inspired his future career in sports commentary.

Career Highlights

Murray joined the BBC in the late 1990s and quickly gained recognition for his engaging and articulate commentary style. As a prominent voice on BBC Radio 5 Live, he has covered numerous major sporting events, including Premier League matches and international football tournaments. His ability to convey the drama and excitement of live football has made him a trusted voice for listeners.

Murray is particularly celebrated for his detailed analysis and the way he captures the emotional highs and lows of the matches he covers. His commentary has been a key feature of high-profile events such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships, earning him widespread praise from both fans and critics.

Legacy in Sports Commentary

John Murray's contributions to football commentary have made him one of the most respected voices in British broadcasting. His career continues to thrive as he adapts to the ever-evolving landscape of sports media, while remaining a central figure in the world of football commentary.