PAUL PATON SIGNS ON AT McDIARMID PARK

Following his release by Dundee United FC, Saints are delighted to confirm that Paul Paton has signed a two year deal at McDiarmid Park.

Paul had been at Tannadice for three years and was their captain in the final stages of the last campaign.

Speaking of his latest signing, Manager Tommy Wright said: “Paul is underestimated – he’s an aggressive player but has a lot of real quality too. His range of passing is excellent and throughout this career his attitude on the pitch has been great.”

Asked about how he felt his squad was coming together, Tommy said: “We believe we’ve captured another good signing for the forthcoming season – our fourth and I think in all four we are bringing quality and experience into the squad.

“It not only improves the quality but also in terms of depth we are sitting, I believe, in a good position. I’ve always emphasised the point that it is the whole squad that has enabled this football club to achieve what it has these past few seasons and the addition of Paul will enhance that.”