Gus MacPherson has been appointed as the Head of Football Operations for St Johnstone. He will start his new role in early October.
His most recent role was at Greenock Morton, where he was the manager. He has also previously had managerial stints at St Mirren, Queen of the South and Queen’s Park.
Prior to management MacPherson used to be a defender. He has represented the likes of Rangers, Exeter City, Kilmarnock, Dunfermline Athletic and St Mirren.
The Saints announced: “The Football Club is delighted to announce Gus MacPherson as Head of Football Operations.
“Gus will succeed Scott Boyd in this hugely important role.”
Gus is thrilled to be joining Saints and said: “This is a fantastic opportunity and one I’m really looking forward to.
“There are many first class professional people at St Johnstone and I’m looking forward to working with them.
“The job is hugely exciting and will bring many challenges and that’s something I will embrace and do my best to maintain, and, indeed, improve the high standards already in place.
“When I met with Ian Flaherty and Callum Davidson to discuss this role I was impressed with their vision for St Johnstone and their drive to keep improving on and off the park.”
Head of Operations Ian Flaherty welcomed Gus to the Club and said: “Callum and I interviewed several candidates for this role and Gus was head and shoulders above.
“He has a wealth of knowledge and will be a huge asset to St Johnstone.
“Gus will work alongside Scott Boyd for a period. To make sure there is as smooth a transition as possible as we move forward.
“The role Gus has with us is exactly the same as Scott had.
“Everyone at the Football Club is looking forward to working with Gus.”
