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The fact we all still think so highly of Graham shows the man he was. During his reign, watching Leeds was a pure joy. We didn't have the best team but he made the fans feel part of the club. That's something that's continued through to today. I've heard him say how much he loved it at Leeds, and it was a shame he had to go back for family reasons, but again that shows the kind of man he was.

One of my all time favourite moments being a leeds fan was during a rare win over Wigan at home and the South Stand physically vibrating under everyone singing 'Graham Murray's barmy army'. So much that if you should still, you could feel the stand bouncing.

Will always be a Leeds legend. And thanks or providing many of us with our only cup success.

Thanks

And doesn't it seem appropriate that we're playing London in London!?

rip graham a rhino legend,that pack was a privilege to watch ! gone far to soon

The problem is that with the cock-up with the fixtures, virtually none of us will be there in person to pay tribute ....

In tears at the news today.

The architect of one of the happiest days of my rugby watching life, the 1999 Challenge Cup Final and still the most successful Challenge Cup coach at Leeds for the last 30 years ....

Terrible news - only 58. It is a mark of the man that he is held in such high esteem - RIP

Terrible news. No age at all. Thoughts are with his family.

Lovely chap and always had time for the fans.
Seemed very humble.
Put some real fire in our team.
RIP Graham Murray.

RIP Mr Murray. The catalyst that relaunched Leeds in the late 90s. Got the great Leeds/Bradford rivalry back on track. The 1998 side he oversaw was a real war machine. Peace out!

Put the pride back in the shirt. The defence under him was awesome. Like a few of the previous posts I remember "graham murrays barmy army" echoing round the south stand. Was so pleased I was there in 09 for the reunion and I remember him having a beer in the stand watching the game with a few of his old players.

The banner at wembley on the pitch "rhino fans - this is for you"

What sad news. Really sad

Just back from a cracking Cup semi-final where I saw his captain Iestyn working on the radio and Adrian Morley playing for the Wire. Then I heard Barrie Mac on Radio Leeds talking about the great man and it was tough.

'Moz' must have been hurting more than anyone because it was Graham Murray who took him to Sydney Roosters, of course, and the rest is history. I think the sad news affected his performance today.

A very sad day for all concerned with game because we've lost one of rugby league's true gentlemen.

He could coach players to be so much better than they had been. His two years at Leeds had some of my favourite memories. That team was outstanding.

RIP Graham. A sad, sad day.

A fantastic coach. He got players to play well above their abilities. Certainly helped build a successful foundation for the current crop. I went to the 10 year anniversary dinner in 2009 (terry Newton was also in attendance). What a great speaker, I can understand why he lifted players to the levels he did.

A very sad day.

Loads already said that I totally agree with but yes our defence was superb at times under GM

RIP

RIP Graham Murray.Condolences to his family

All of the above.

Such a likeable gent. Will be missed by many.

RIP Graham.

He was coach when I first started going to matches, so he will always have that special place in my heart.

Were it not for Graham I suspect there'd have been a few of us who'd have given up on Leeds. RIP.

Obviously loved by all Leeds fans no question , but the admiration and sense of loss expressed by the coaching world , both here and in Australia , truly defines the man .

A very sad loss indeed .

RIP Graham .

Just found a photo I had taken with Marc Glanville and the Challenge Cup in Lewis's department store .

RIP Graham

a nice set of gates entering the south stand car park would be good.
the graham murray memorial gates has a nice ring to it

The mark of a good coach is whether he leaves a club in a better state than he found it. If you apply that criteria (and ignore Hunter Mariners, an unfortunate victim of the SL wars) then Graham Murray was a bloody good coach.

Arguably responsible for turning Leeds around and getting the club pointing in the right direction for the likes of Hetherington and Caddick to take forward.

I don't think you should ignore Hunter. He took a team nobody gave a about, a team literally thrown together and took them to the WCC final. Another amazing achievement in a career which at the top level involved only one trophy but, as you say, he took every single one of his clubs forward.

RIP Sir Graham