Squad Update

THE Football Club can announce we will not be offering new contracts to Michael O'Halloran, Eetu Vertainen, David Wotherspoon, Jamie Murphy,  Charlie Gilmour, Bobby Dailly, Spencer Moreland and William Sandford.

Murray Davidson has confirmed his decision to retire from football.

Remi Matthews, Alex Mitchell, Adam Montgomery, Zak Rudden and Connor McLennan have all returned to their parent clubs after being on loan at Saints.

Theo Bair has been made available for transfer.

Steven MacLean said: "I've had conversations with all of the lads who were out of contract and one or two of the decisions were hard ones to break to the players involved.
"Jamie is a model professional and gave his all for Saints in his year here. Michael has been part of the Cup successes. I wish them both well.
"David is a St Johnstone legend and I have total respect for him as a professional footballer and as a person.
"He's played a huge role in all of our successes in the past decade.
"I've had a chat with him to explain the reasons behind my decision. I feel I have made the right choice for the Football Club as we move forward.
"I'd like to wish David the very best in whatever comes next for him in his career."

Club CEO, Stan Harris, added: "David has made a significant contribution to St Johnstone over a decade and fully deserves his status as a club legend.
"On and off the park, he has served us wonderfully well. 
"He goes with the best wishes of myself and everyone else on the Board.
"Also, on behalf of the Board, we wish Murray Davidson the very best as he retires from football.
"Murray has been at Saints for 14 years and his overall contribution has been outstanding."

David Wotherspoon will be given a Testimonial year by the club and details will be announced in due course.