Matt Murray’s Testimonial Year

Matt Murray was set to be England’s goalkeeper for many years but his career was beset by injury.  Man-of-the-match in Wolves promotion play off final in 2003 not only saving a penalty but also preventing Paul Ince from scoring an own goal, Matt is a Wolves hero.  In spite of his injuries he’s worked tirelessly for charity but was forced to announce his retirement in 2011.   Wolves immediately granted him a testimonial and Matt is continuing his super efforts for charity

Mat’s Testimonial Match was Sunday October 9th 2011 in aid of Matt’s charities.  Visit Matt’s testimonial site for details.  Click here http://www.mattmurraytestimonial.co.uk/events/matt-murray-wolves-xi-vs-all-stars- details from the site follow.  You can book through the normal ticket office

Matt Murray Wolves XI vs. All Stars PRE MATCH DETAILS

Location:
        Molineux, Wolverhampton
Date:
        Sunday 9th October 2011, 2pm Kick Off.
Access:
        Open to public

Come and show your support for former Wolves keeper Matt Murray as  he officially brings down the curtain on his playing career by putting  on the gloves one more time in his Testimonial match on Sunday 9th  October (2pm kick off).

The 30-year-old has put together a Wolves XI, featuring some of his  old team mates and other well known names to Wolves supporters. They’ll  face an All Stars side filled with football legends and celebrities at  Molineux.

Wolves XI (names revealed so far): Matt Murray, Mick McCarthy, Paul Ince, Paul Butler, Colin Cameron and Terry Connor.

All Stars (names revealed so far): Andy Cole, Ian Taylor, Geoff  Horsfield, Elliott Tittensor, Matt Lapinskas and Tony Discipline and  Danny Young.

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Matt’s testimonial dinner poster follows.  You can buy Matt’s shirt from the Wolves megastore

The match was a 7-2 win for the Wolves Allstars with anAde Akinbiyi Hat Trick, Mick McCarthy being cheered every time he touched the ball with Joleon back in a Wolves shirt partnering him in defence (sign him up!), TC back on the pitch, the Guvnor barking orders, Mickey Cameron on great runs, Denis Irwin still our best right back, Jackie Mac clearing off the line, Robbie D cutting in off the wing, Mark Edworthy towering in defence, Andy Sinton, and Mickey Gray gracing the pitch again, Ref Kevin Friend getting a round of applause, an outstanding performance from Adam Proudlock (and a goal), Stowelly back in goal, Tony Daley also scoring, and Matt Murray’s first ever goal at Molineux (he was dragged back on to take a penalty). The outstanding goal came from Nico Mirallegro – a cracking strike from the Hollyoaks and Doctors actor. Breen and Paul Butler took over the defence later, Nayls was all over the pitch, playing more like he had at Celtic Park than Molineux. Amongst the opposition, a great turnout of soap stars plus Dion Dublin, Steve Froggatt, Jordan Stewart and Ian Taylor, with Andy Cole up front. Some 7,800 were at Moli to say goodbye to a great guy. You can see Sam Bagnall’s brilliant pix here http://twitpic.com/6vmh38 and the teamsheet (as attached). Jez went in goal wearing a “Fat Controller” shirt at half time.

Pictures and videos to be added

To start with here is Matt Murray’s first ever goal at Molineux.  A penalty against ex Wolves GK - MrUSA - Marcus Hahnemann