in a row, including a 9–1 drubbing at the hands of Melbourne Victory FC Youth in Round 10. Late in the year, head manager Mick Richards resigned from his position, stating the toll on his family and business commitments as the primary reason. Murray United ended the season with 6 wins, 4 draws and 18 losses, finishing in 8th place in the NPL2 East division and 17th overall. In April 2016, Murray United FC announced that former Socceroo Joshua Kennedy would be the club's ambassador. The following month, following a barren run of results, United confirmed the signing of former Salford City FC captain Chris Lynch, joining Ashley Dunn as the two Salford City alumni in the squad. On 31 January 2017, Murray United announced the signing of former A-League legend Archie Thompson on a guest stint. On 15 August 2019, senior head coach Elliot Jones announced he would be resigning at the end of the 2019 season and the following month Zac Walker announced that he would be retiring at the end of the season. Walker scored in the last game of the season, bowing out with 57 goals for Murray United, a club record. United finished the season in 8th place, enduring relegation to NPL3 for 2020. In October 2019, Murray announced that it had appointed Igor Srbinovski as its new senior head coach on a two-year deal. Rivalries Murray United has a rivalry with fellow North-East Victorian NPL team Goulburn Valley Suns FC, with both teams joining NPL Victoria in 2014 as regional expansion clubs. Competition timeline Top scorers 2015: Zac Walker (15 goals) 2016: Zac Walker (10 goals) 2017: Zac Walker (12 goals) 2018: 2019: Managers 2014: Matt Gray (Resigned in late 2014) 2015: Mick Richards (Resigned in late 2015) 2016: James Coutts 2017: James Coutts 2018: 2019: Elliot Jones Home ground The club shares the La Trobe University football facilities with local side Wodonga Diamonds. The ground is located in Wodonga and will receive numerous upgrades leading into the inaugural season. Chairman Mark Byatt stated, "The focus will be on lighting, seating and minor works to players’ facilities and security". The club has also played FFA Cup preliminary round matches at both the Savoy Sporting Club (Myrtleford) & the Lavington Sports Ground (Albury) in 2015 & 2016 respectively. References External links Murray United FC official website Soccer clubs in Victoria (Australia) Association football clubs established