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Robert White Murdoch (17 August 1944 – 15 May 2001) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as a midfielder for Celtic, Middlesbrough and Scotland. Murdoch was one of the Lisbon Lions, the Celtic team who won the European Cup in 1967. He later also managed Middlesbrough.
May 15, 2021 · Not the least of the problems that faced Jock Stein when he arrived at Celtic in March 1965 was what to do with Bobby Murdoch. Since his debut in August 1962, no one had denied that the boy had talent – but there had been little doubt that he was also an under-performer who promised a lot more than he delivered.
Fullname: Robert Murdoch. aka: Bobby Murdoch, Murdy, Sam, Chopper. Born: 17 August 1944. Birthplace: Rutherglen, Scotland. Died: 15 May 2001, aged 56. Signed: 23 October 1959. Left: 17 September 1973 (to Middlesbrough) Position: Midfielder, Right-half. Debut: Hearts home 3-1 League cup 11 August 1962.
May 15, 2001 · Name in home country: Robert White Murdoch Date of birth: Aug 17, 1944 Place of birth: Rutherglen Date of death: 15.05.2001 (56) Citizenship: Scotland Position: midfield Current club: --- Transfer history
Bobby Murdoch. 1944 — 2001. Football Player; One of Celtic’s legendary ‘Lisbon Lions’ Bobby Murdoch was born in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, on 17 August 1944. Although originally an inside forward Murdoch made his name as a creative midfielder who could control the midfield and score goals.
BBC Sport Online charts the life of Bobby Murdoch, who rose from sheet metal worker to Celtic legend.
Sep 17, 2021 · Between 1959 and 1973, Murdoch made 485 appearances for the club, scoring 102 goals in the process. He won eight league championship medals, four Scottish Cups, five League Cups and, of course, a European Cup winners medal.
May 15, 2023 · He had been part of the most successful Celtic squad in the history of the club but more than that, he had been a vital member of the team which brought so much silverware to Celtic Park. Between 1959 and 1973, Murdoch made 481 appearances for the club, scoring 102 goals in the process.
Oct 23, 2023 · BOBBY MURDOCH was the epitome of a Celtic player; a skilled ball artiste blessed with breathtaking qualities. He brought flair and adventure to proceedings when he wore his beloved green and white hoops of his favourite team.
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