This page lists the details of those professionals who have been deemed
possible disciples at McDiarmid (as inspired by the Great Striker Search
of 97) but then vanished into the Twilight Zone of the Trialist. Also we
look at the myriad of players the media have linked us with and the
various transfer rumours which abound in the media (usually after we play
the Old Firm) of players leaving the Hallowed Halls of Saintdom.
Previous details can be found here.,
here., here. ,
here., here.,
here. , here. and
here.
If anyone has any more info / data on the players listed below (or names
of new entries) e-mail me at
webmaster@grange.demon.co.uk
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Target |
Who is He ? |
Background |
End Result ? |
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Kevin James |
Falkirk Mutant |
29-yr old 6ft 7 tall defender who despite skippering
the Weans in 2004-05 turned down a new deal in May. Strongly rumoured on
09/05 to be heading to Perth
Signed a 2yr deal on 12/05. |
Became a Saintee |
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Mark Campbell |
Falkirk |
27-yr old centre-half freed by the Weans in May 2005
and linked with a move to Saints. Former Ayr player.
Signed a 1yr deal on 12/05 |
Became a Saintee |
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Simon Mensing |
Clyde |
Highly-rated 23-yr old left back who was linked to a
move to Saints in May 2005. Don't expect him to sign until he turns 24
in June though.
Signed a 2-yr deal on June 30th |
Became a Saintee |
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Neil Janczyk |
Hearts |
The 22-yr old Jambos central midfielder was linked with
a move to Saints in May 2005 with the Scotsman reporting a 2-yr contract
on offer. 5ft 10, he played understudy to Paul Hartley a few times but
seems to be reasonably well rated .
Signed a 2-yr deal on 26th May 2005. |
Became a Saintee |
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Gavin Swankie |
Arbroath |
Highly-rated 21-yr old winger linked in June 2005 with
a move to Saints. Previously had a trial at Liverpool and is one of the
best prospects from the lower leagues.
Decided to take his life in his hands by signing for the Scum. |
Went to
Scumdee |
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Steven Milne |
Plymouth |
Ex-Scumdee 25-yr old striker linked with a move to
Saints due to a combination of homesickness and the enforced pie-free
diet he's been made to follow as Blobby Williamson overindulges on the
pasties. And yes he's a familiar face having been linked in
2002-03.
Signed a 3yr contract on June 16th 2005. |
Became a Saintee |
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John Henry |
Falkirk |
Veteran midfielder given training facilities by Saints
in summer 2005. Played in some of the pre-season friendlies.
Won a 1-month contract on 29th July. |
Became a Saintee |
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Craig Easton |
Ex-Arabs, Livi |
Experienced midfielder who started his career with
Dundee Utd before moving to Livi. Scored plenty for them last season.
Linked with Saints in July 2005.
Denied a day later by the club via the Courier |
Denied |
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Colin Meldrum |
Livi |
Experienced goalkeeper freed by Livi in summer 2005.
Joined Saints for pre-season training in July but nothing happenmed |
Not Good Enough |
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Darren Sheridan |
Clyde |
A 36yr old central midfielder. Born in Manchester, he
played for Clyde in 2004-05 and was given a trail in July 2005 playing
against the Pars.
Signed a 1-yr deal on 28/07. |
Became a Saintee |
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Scott Paterson |
Ex-Jags, Arabs |
Central defender who had spells at Arabs and Partick
interrupted by injury. Brought in on trial ahead of the 2005-06 campaign
After a lengthy trial period signed a short-term deal in Sept 05
through ot Jan 06 |
Became a Saintee |
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Bradford, Walsall |
6ft5 Kiwi international. The 28-yr old was previously
at Bradford and Walsall and was given a trial in July 2005 playing
against the Pars.
Talks have been opened but went on trial elsewhere and was reluctant to
move north.
15/08 - Came back for another trial and signed a 1-yr deal on 25/08. |
Became a Saintee |
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Mark PastonGoran
Stanic |
Raith, Livi |
33-yr old Macedonian Liam Gallacher clone who had a
spell at Raith and Livvy. A left-back / midfielder, he's known for shall
we say the physical nature of his play. Linked on 28/07 with a trial
with Saints.,Signed a 1-yr deal on 28/07.
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Became a Saintee |
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Colin Stewart |
Ross County,TFOE |
Former County keeper who had a spell on trial with
Saints in July 2005.
06/08 - Trial put on holddue to injury but played in a closed-doors
game on 11/08. Not good enough though and signed for Partick on 19/08. |
Not Good Enough |
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Marius Kizys |
Hearts, FC Kaunas |
23-yr old right-sided Lithuanian midfielder who was at
Hearts in early 2005. Not kept on so came on trial with Saints in July
2005. Former Lithuanian U-21 internationalist and highly-rated amongst
Jambo fans.
Talks opened with his representatives on 05/08 but no deal was struck
and he headed home. Believed to have been stopped from signing by the
Kaunas chairman. |
Deal dead |
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Jason Scotland |
Dundee Utd |
Trinidad striker linked with a move to Saints in August
2005 after his SPL career was ended due to losing his work permit. This
one could drag on a bit but we have applied for a work permit to allow
him to play for Saints in the SFL.
Signed a 2-yr deal on Tues 23/08 after winning the appeal that morning. |
Became a Saintee |