Simon Murray Aims to End Dundee’s 115-Year Scottish Cup Drought
In a bid to help his beloved club Dundee end their century-long Scottish Cup drought, Simon Murray is determined to lead the Dark Blues to cup glory. The club has only lifted the prestigious trophy once in their history, way back in 1910, and has not reached the final since 2003.
Murray’s Dream of Cup Success
After securing a crucial victory against city rivals Dundee United, Murray and his teammates are now set to face Airdrie in the last-16 tie at home. Murray, who scored the winning goal in the derby, believes that Dundee should set their sights on cup success despite recent draws against Celtic and Rangers in the league.
“We want to get Dundee stability in the league, pushing top six every season – but winning a cup is the dream,” expressed the 32-year-old striker. “It has been a long time. Nobody has seen Dundee win the Scottish Cup so it would be an unbelievable achievement. It would be amazing.”
Murray highlighted the talent within the team, emphasizing the belief they have to compete against any team. With the support of the fans, Murray is confident that Dundee can embark on a successful cup run and make history.
Home Advantage and Tough Challenges
Despite acknowledging the challenges ahead, Murray is pleased with another home tie for Dundee. The team has displayed their ability to compete with top teams, including Celtic, Rangers, and Dundee United, in recent matches at Dens Park.
“Airdrie will be a tough tie, no fixture is easy,” Murray admitted. “But any draw at home is positive because we have shown that we’re able to compete with anyone.”
Reflecting on his recent winning goal in the derby, Murray expressed his joy and satisfaction in fulfilling a childhood dream. The striker emphasized the importance of enjoying such moments and praised his teammates for their excellent performance.
“It’s up there with anything in my career to be honest,” Murray revealed. “Scoring the winner in the derby, it’s right up there with my best experiences in football.”
As Dundee continues their campaign in the Scottish Cup, Murray’s determination and leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards their ultimate goal of ending the long-standing drought and lifting the coveted trophy.