 Dr. Murtagh holds a degree in Physiology from the University of Manchester and has a master of science in sports science with physiology from the University of Chester.He completed his PhD in sports science at Liverpool John Moores University in March 2017.He is currently first team sports science fitness coach for the Liverpool and was previously Fitness Coach at the Liverpool FC Academy Under 18 Squad which progressed to the quarter final of youth Champions League (2014/15).