St Johnstone skipper Liam Gordon thrilled to have Jamie Murphy on board - as he hated playing him

St Johnstone skipper Liam Gordon is delighted to have Jamie Murphy on board – as he hated playing against him.

Experienced winger Murphy this week penned an initial one-year deal in Perth and is raring to go at McDiarmid Park.

The 32-year-old creative spark was most recently on loan at Mansfield Town from Premiership rivals Hibernian.

When Murphy was at the Easter Road club, Gordon was always weary of his quick turn of pace and neat footwork.

“I thought he was always a danger,” Gordon said.

“There was a lot of talk about Nisbet and Boyle but I always thought Murphy made a lot happen.

“When he wasn’t playing, I felt a bit better about the game. It’s obviously a good thing he’s on our side now.”

Gordon even recalls being in the Hampden stand as a fan when Murphy starred for Motherwell in a 3-0 Scottish Cup semi-final win against Saints in 2011.

“I was quite young, remember being there and the scoreline but not how he played that day,” Gordon told the PA.

“But I always knew there was this Murphy boy at Motherwell who was top drawer and ripping it up.

“He brings plenty of experience and ability.

“Creating chances was an issue last season and we have brought in players to help with that. From what I’ve heard and seen so far, these are positive and exciting signings for the fans.”

Gordon says all the other new additions – Andy Considine, Drey Wright, Adam Montgomery and Graham Carey – have settled in nicely.

“We knew Drey Wright already and what we’re going to get,” Gordon said.

“And you have a rough idea of what Andy Considine is going to bring.

“We have played against him before, he is a really good guy and a top professional. He is a great addition.

“With Graham Carey, you can see his quality straight away. He wants to do