Glenn Murray is best known for his contributions to clubs such as Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace. Starting his journey from lower-league football, he worked his way up to the prestigious Premier League. Now a football pundit and prolific speaker, Glenn speaks on mental toughness and resilience, which are the pillars to a successful career.
Active from 2002, Glenn played in a number of non-league teams like Workington Reds, Wilmington Hammerheads and Rochdale before joining Brighton & Hove Albion in 2007. During the team’s League One days, Glenn made 136 appearances and scored 57 goals, proving supremely beneficial to the team in his 4 years with them.
His impressive performances inspired his elevation to the English Football League Championship, playing for Crystal Palace. He became a key player in the teams’ promotion to the prestigious Premier League, and was lauded for his 31 goals in 125 appearances for Crystal Palace. Glenn has also played for Reading and Bournemouth, before he returned to play for Brighton. Glenn ended his playing career with teams like Watford and Nottingham Forest. Glenn now offers his commentary as a Pundit on Sky Sports, BBC, and BT Sport.
Glenn’s journey is testament to the fact that sheer grit and determination are key to achieving great heights. Despite experiencing a major ACL injury at 29, Glenn was able to overcome all the upheavals that came with such a career-threatening injury, only coming out stronger. Now he is available to speak at a wide range of events, sharing his own journey, teaching lessons on embracing challenges and harnessing one’s inner strength to achieve their goals. Hire Glenn Murray and inspire your audience today!
How to hire Glenn Murray
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Glenn Murray's official speaking topics:
- Sports
- Sports Presenter
- Resilience
- Mental Toughness
- 2016 – Scored 54 goals for Brighton & Hove Albion
- 2011 – Scored 31 goals for Crystal Palace
- 2007 – Scored 57 goals for Brighton & Hove Albion