St Mirren manager Craig McLeish is considering offering a contract to midfielder Stevie Mallan. Mallan joined St Mirren for pre-season training after being released by St Johnstone.
What happened?
Mallan, 30, had a limited role at St Johnstone, making only 11 starts and eight substitute appearances. He was released after the club won the Scottish Championship title.
Why it matters for St Mirren
Mallan's impressive performance in pre-season training has caught McLeish's attention. The St Mirren boss said: "He's come back and he's so fit and he's been really good around the place, really energetic and shows his quality on the ball has never left him."
What comes next?
St Mirren have lost key players, including captain Mark O'Hara and defender Miguel Freckleton. The club is still looking to add to their forward line, with some players attracting interest from other teams. | Player | Status | | Mark O'Hara | Transferred to Kilmarnock | | Miguel Freckleton | Sold to LASK | | Mikael Mandron | Rejected new contract, moved on |
Dylan Reid, a former Scotland youth midfielder, is also on trial with St Mirren. Reid was sold to Crystal Palace in 2024 but was released this summer. McLeish is optimistic about the squad's prospects, despite the losses. "We still have a core group of experienced players," he said.
