ROBINSON'S JOY AFTER MALIK ARRIVES EARLY

St Mirren have announced the arrival of Malik Dijksteel from Cork City after the club struck a deal to get the winger in early.

- TAYLOR MURRAY

Last week, the club announced they had signed the 24-year-old on a pre-contract from League of Ireland Premier Division side Cork City.

But now, the Saints have reached a deal with City to bring the Dutch player to Paisley on a three-year deal.

Manager Robinson believes Dijksteel will be able to offer him attributes similar to those of Ryan Alebiosu last season when he occupied the right flank.

"He's another real live option for the [right hand side]," he said at the club's Ralston training ground yesterday.

"And the thing with Malik is he's been playing games as well due to the earlier start to the season in Ireland.