The former St. Johnstone man has had to wait for his chance this season, so it's cruel that this should happen to him when he finally gets g ame. The same happened last season; having finally got a run in the team he then got injured against Brechin!
This news puts Saints into something of an injury crisis at the back. John Potter is still a few weeks from fitness whilst captain Kevin McGowne missed Saturday's game (although he may not have been injured. This could force MacPherson to go with a back four or play someone like David van Zanten or Alan Reid in a back three.
Story source: The Official St. Mirren Website