Headline: Dundee Striker Simon Murray Expresses Gratitude After Injury Support
Dundee striker Simon Murray expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the support he received following an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained during last weekend’s match.
The 34-year-old player faced a distressing situation as he was carried off the field on a stretcher after the injury occurred in the first half of the League Cup defeat against Aberdeen, which ended 3-0.
Murray fell to the ground in pain after landing awkwardly near the penalty area, clutching his left knee. In a message shared on social media, he thanked everyone who reached out during this challenging time.
“Thank you to everyone who has messaged and shown me support over the last few days,” he wrote. “It has been incredibly overwhelming and has meant so much to myself and my family.”
He also showed his appreciation for the Dundee coaching staff and his teammates, stating, “Thank you to the gaffer, coaching staff, and all my teammates for getting me through the last few days. What a group.”
Murray highlighted the importance of the upcoming match, describing it as “one of the biggest games of the season and one of the best rivalries in football.” He acknowledged the respect shared within the football community, mentioning the outreach from Jim Goodwin and Dundee United.
“Playing for and captaining Dundee is one of the biggest privileges of my footballing career, and I will be working harder than ever to get back to doing that as soon as possible,” he concluded with a note of determination.
Dundee striker Simon Murray says he is overwhelmed by the support shown to him after he picked up an anterior cruciate ligament injury last weekend.
Murray, 34, left the field on a stretcher after suffering the injury during the 3-0 League Cup defeat at Aberdeen.
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He collapsed to the turf clutching his left knee in pain after landing awkwardly near the penalty area in the first half.
“Thank you to everyone who has messaged and shown me support over the last few days,” he said via social media.
“It has been incredibly overwhelming and has meant so much to myself and my family.
“Thank you to the gaffer, coaching staff and all my teammates for getting me through the last few days. What a group.
“Tomorrow is one of the biggest games of the season and one of the best rivalries in football. So, for Jim Goodwin and Dundee United to contact me with their support shows the respect we have for each other.
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“Playing for and captaining Dundee is one of the biggest privileges of my footballing career, and I will be working harder than ever to get back to doing that as soon as possible.
“Thanks, Si.”
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