Joe Gormley update

Tuesday 1st November

Striker Joe Gormley has indicated to Saints that he will not be returning to McDiarmid Park or parent club Peterborough United as he seeks an exit from football and a return to his previous fulltime job.

The striker joined Saints on loan from Peterborough United on loan at the close of the summer transfer window as he attempted to get his career back on track following a serious injury. However, he indicated to both clubs recently that he was unhappy in fulltime football and intended to return to his home in Belfast and has since done so.

Saints, Peterborough United and the player are working together and have submitted a case to FIFA in an attempt to cancel the current international loan agreement due to exceptional circumstances and await the outcome.

Saints Manager Tommy Wright says: “The important thing here is Joe’s wellbeing and it is clear he does not wish to continue playing fulltime football. Having already turned out for Peterborough United and ourselves that is not an option this season in any case. It’s always been our aim to do what’s best for the player and that’s what we are attempting to do.”