CROWNING AMBITION

Richard King could follow in the footsteps of Virgil van Dijk and Calvin Bassey after his switch to St Mirren.

- TAYLOR MURRAY

That's the view of sports reporter Daniel Blake of the Jamaican Observer who believes the SMISA Stadium is the “perfect” nurturing ground for the Reggae Boyz international.

Despite interest from other clubs, the centre-back has put to paper on a two-year deal in Paisley.

And his move to Saints has impressed many back home after King opted to go somewhere where he can fully develop his game.

Daniel feels ex-Rangers star Bassey and former Celtic favourite van Dijk are the blueprints for the defender in terms of doing well in Scotland then moving on to bigger things.

"I think this was definitely a development move for him," Daniel told Express Sport.

"And when I say development move, I'm not saying that he automatically would look at clubs in the Premier League or Championship.

"But I think he believes that going to St Mirren, he will have a better chance to play and this could end up being a catapult for his career.