Earlier this year Darren O’Dea was handed the title of Professional Pathway Manager with the Murray deal looking like his first placement as Celtic seek ways of developing players from the Academy into the first team squad.
Injuries to Tony Ralston and Alistair Johnston opened the door for McPherson to get promoted into the first team, turning out in the two matches in Japan as well as against Wolves in Dublin.
After being a regular in the Lowland League last season stepping up to play in the Championship is essential for McPherson’s game to kick on.