Pacey winger Muirhead was released from his contract with Rochdale by mutual consent in the first week of August and snapped up by Nicky Law who had originally given him his chance at Bradford City upon his release in 2003 by Manchester United where he had been a trainee.
Had a two months loan spell at Doncaster Rovers in late 2002.
After over four years at Bradford, he moved to Spotland initially on loan, then permanently and made 36 appearances for Rochdale in the 2007/08 season including in the League Two play off final against Stockport at Wembley. Scored the winner from the penalty spot in the play off semi finals against Darlington.