Adam David Murray (born 30 September 1981) is an English football manager and former professional footballer. Murray's highest achievements in the sport include making his professional debut in the Premier League at the age of 17 for Derby County Football Club. Playing a crucial role as Assistant Manager of Mansfield Town in helping the club gain promotion to League 2 in the 2012/13 season and helping the club to achieve their highest football League position in over 14 years when they finished 12th in League 2 during the 2015/16 season.In a professional playing career that has amassed almost 450 games, Murray has experienced several promotions with Oxford United, Mansfield Town on two occasions and again with Carlisle United also on two occasions in a 17-month period.Murray is regarded as a legend at Mansfield Town having made over 150 appearances for the team. The club's chairman John Radford has stated that Murray 'will always have a place in the club's hall of fame'.