It was a special evening on Saturday as our annual Player of the Year awards was held at Perth Concert Hall.
Both the men’s team and the women’s team joined together alongside club officials, staff, coaches and, of course, our supporters to shine the spotlight on the 2025/26 season.
Held at the city centre venue for the first time, the event was kindly sponsored by Aberdein Considine and Saints in the Community.
CEO Francis Smith provided the official welcome and then owner Adam Webb presented our oldest season ticket holder, Jimmy Thomson, with a framed share certificate. It was Jimmy’s 98th birthday on Saturday.
Smiling faces throughout the room were soon up on their feet for a game of heads and tails – led by men’s assistant manager Jordi Aluja – before everyone was treated to a superb two-course meal from Mark Bulle’s catering team.
Men’s captain Jason Holt was presented with a special jersey to mark his 500th appearance in professional football before supporters’ clubs and club awards were then presented across a range of categories.
There was a video of lovely messages from St Johnstone WFC players for goalkeeper Bobby Cochran, who plans to hang up the gloves at the end of the current campaign.
Head coaches Simo Valakari and Josh Henderson were soon on the mic to chat through their respective seasons, with director Alastair Dewar providing the vote of thanks.
That paved the way for local Perth band and Saints fans The Crom to take to the stage and perform in front to the crowd for the remainder of the night.
A huge thank you to our sponsors, Perth Concert Hall, Mark Bulle’s catering team, MC Liam Doris and every single supporter who helped make it such a special occasion.
The full list of winners was as follows:
George Gordon Clubman of the Year – Simo Valakari
Strathearn Saints Player of the Year – Josh McPake
SJFC Exiles’ Player of the Year – Josh McPake
Scone St Johnstone Supporters’ Club Player of the Year – Jamie Gullan
McDiarmid Park Supporters’ Bus Player of the Year – Jamie Gullan
Jailer Tours Player of the Year – Josh McPake
The Mags McGlashan Cult Hero Award – Toby Steward
Muirton Sweeties Player of the Year – Jason Holt
Your Fair City Saints Goal of the Season – Jamie Gullan
Fair City Saints Player of the Year – Jamie Gullan
Auchterarder Saints Player of the Year goes to – Josh McPake
St Johnstone Media Team Player of the Year – Josh McPake
The Dogger Saints Fred McKerchar Memorial Trophy – Josh McPake
Jade Green Shield Women’s Player of the Year – Jodie Malcolm
St Johnstone WFC top goalscorer – Jodie Malcolm and Elvie McLean
Goal of the Season – Jamie Gullan (free-kick against Morton) and Elvie McLean (strike from distance against Gartcairn)
Players’ Player of the Year – Josh McPake and Jodie Malcolm
Fans’ Vote Player of the Year – Josh McPake and Jodie Malcolm.
Check out the full album from our Player of the Year awards HERE.
