 These runs were used to devastating effect in some big matches for Hearts, such as the 3–1 victory over Celtic in November 1991, and the 4–2 victory over Rangers during the Scottish Cup tie at Tynecastle in February 1995.This ability also led to him sometimes being deployed in central midfield or at right-back, as opposed to his usual role as a central defender.McPherson moved into coaching in 2001, when appointed assistant-manager to Peter Cormack at Morton.