Scott Murray said he is looking forward to taking Bath City "to the next level" after completing an eye-catching move to Twerton Park this week.

The vastly-experienced Bristol City legend made his debut in black and white stripes during Tuesday's 4-0 defeat to Exeter City after being unveiled as manager Adie Britton's most high-profile signing of a busy summer.

And Murray, who made more than 400 appearances during a 15-year career in the Football League, insists he is not dropping down to the Conference just for one final pay-day.

"I'm here for the right reasons," said the 36-year-old. "It's not about money or anything, I am on the same as everyone else.

"Adie made me an initial offer and I took it straight away. I'm just here for the challenge and to hopefully help the lads along.

"Ultimately, I want to help these lads get to the next level. I will bring a lot of experience for a start and I'm pretty good in dressing rooms.

"I've spoken to a few of the lads about last season and one thing they all said is that the dressing room spirit was superb so hopefully I can make it even better. Anyone who gets on the wrong side of me might find their socks and trousers in a bit of trouble!

"I've told the gaffer I'm prepared to play anywhere, apart from in goal because I'm only 5ft 5ins. If it means not playing every week then so be it, I'm not going to stand there and say I should be in the team all the time because I know it's a squad game and it's a very intense league.

"The fact that we're part-time is going to make it that bit harder for us because there are clubs with bigger squads. It's almost like League 3 really so it's going to be a big step for the club but the lads are looking forward to it.

"There are a lot of full-time clubs so we've got to be realistic and say if we stay in the division that's brilliant. Anything more than that will be a bonus."

Murray was released by Yeovil Town at the end of last season and turned down the chance to extend his league career to move to City.

"I decided I want to keep playing because I still think I can do a job but the phone was a bit quiet to start with," the Scotsman explained.

"I was lucky enough to get a call from Gary Owers to go and train with Aldershot for a couple of weeks, which I did. They said they would like to sign me but it was too far away really.

"Luckily, one of my mates is good friends with the backroom staff here so I got him to give City a call to see if they would be interested in having a look at me.

"I'd actually mentioned it before to Adie. I've done the last three meningitis walks from Bath to Bristol with him and we've had a chat about things. I went in to see the gaffer on Monday and it was all sorted out that day."

Murray will combine his playing role at Twerton Park with a job at Bristol City, the club where the winger spent 11 seasons and achieved hero status after scoring 74 goals in 355 appearances.

"I think I'll be doing community and commercial stuff there but I have a meeting with them today so we can thrash out the details," he added.

City boss Britton said he was delighted to have attracted a player of Murray's calibre to Twerton Park.

"Scott will bring a wealth of experience, a huge amount of enthusiasm to the dressing room and no mean skill," he said.

"You could see it on Tuesday – he's gone out having only met the players that night, made himself available all the time and knocked in three or four really good crosses.

"He's not going to fly down the wings any more but he is physically fit. We've just got to work out the best way to use him and make the most of his abilities."