Murray relishing new challenge in Edinburgh

“I’ve missed a lot and it’s a short career so when the chance to join Hibs came up I felt it was too good an opportunity to miss.

“In terms of support they are going to be fighting Hearts for the biggest crowds outside of Rangers and Celtic and I’m really excited about playing at Easter Road every two weeks.

“When I met the manager (Neil Lennon) I was impressed with his plans for the team. I also know he’s wanted me for a while.

“He tried to sign me last August but United did want to let me go and that was fair enough because Hibs were our big rivals. I was happy to stay focused on trying to get back up to the Premiership.”

Murray has also revealed the fact his father Gary is a former Hibs player was also a factor but that leaving Tannadice was a difficult decision.

“I’m not going to pretend I’m a Hibs fan, I’m not, but I know my dad enjoyed his time there and he was pleased when I told him I was going there. They’ve always been a club I liked because of him and I want to do well there.

“I can’t wait to get started, but it was hard to leave United because everyone there has been very good to me.

“I told the club last week I was leaving, but the manager and his staff still trusted me to give my all in the play-off final. That meant a lot to me.

“I would like to thank the gaffer and boys like Laurie Ellis for the work they’ve done with me.

“They are great people and the way they treat you makes you want to play for them.”