PATIENCE OF A SAINT PAYS OFF

Robinson playing the long game when it comes to signings

- TAYLOR MURRAY

Stephen Robinson says persistence has been key in securing several long-term targets for St Mirren.

The Buddies gaffer has rolled out the welcome mat nine times over the summer as new faces arrived at the SMISA Stadium.

Liam Donnelly, Richard King, Malik Dijksteel (pre-contract), Ryan Mullen, Jayden Richardson, Jalmaro Calvin, Tunmise Sobowale, Miguel Freckleton and Shamal George have all put pen to paper in Paisley.

Both Roland Idowu and Killian Phillips turned their loan deals into permanent moves bringing the total number of signings to 11.

After a hat-trick of top-six Scottish Premiership finishes, Robbo knows it is about going again.