Mckinnon hails capture of former Hibs striker Murray

Former Hibs striker Simon Murray has signed for Queen’s Park i n a move hailed as a major coup by the ambitious League 2 side.

The 28- year- old has reunited with Spiders boss Ray Mckinnon, who worked with the forward during his time in charge of Dundee United.

Murray, pictured, who started his senior career with Montrose and Arbroath, moved f r om Tannadice t o Easter Road in the summer of 2017 and s c ored 14 goals i n 29 appearances for Hibs before being loaned to Dundee midway t hrough t he season.

Hibs t hen s ol d t he striker to South African club Bidvest Wits for an undisclosed fee in July 2018. However, after suffering a serious cruciate ligament injury last term, he returned to Scotland earlier this year.

Murray is still in recovery but Mckinnon believes he will prove a “Premiership quality” signing once up to full fitness. “This is a massive signing for the club and a real statement of intent regarding our ambitions,” Mckinnon said. “To be able to bring in a player of Simon’s calibre is hugely satisfying, and I would like to offer my thanks to everyone at the club who has worked hard to make this happen.

“Simon is a proven goalscorer who is humble and hard working. He has really bought into what we want to do at the club.”

Queen’s are hoping to move up the divisions after turning professional last year which tempted Murray into the move to the bottom tier of the SPFL.

“It feels great to have joined the club,” he said. “It’s clearly an exciting time and I’m excited to be part of it. The ambitions of this club and where the club are looking to go were the driving factor in my decision to choose Queen’s Park and I can’t wait to get going.