Greg Kiltie insists he’s ready to fight for his place in Paisley after wrapping up a new two-year deal with St Mirren.
The playmaker first linked up with the Saints from Kilmarnock in June 2021 and has made 47 appearances in the stripes so far.
The 25-year-old, who netted his seventh goal for the club in their 3-1 win against Aberdeen on Christmas Eve, says he’s determined to become an even more important figure at the SMiSA Stadium after securing his long-term future.
He told stmirren.com: “It was straightforward decision for me when it all came about. I love the squad we have and everything about the place so I’m just delighted that it’s done.
“It’s nice to have the off the pitch matters settled and I can focus on the pitch and kicking on. I think we have a really good group here and we can kick on this second half of the season.
“I would like to have played more this season, but it’s a strong squad and everyone is fighting for places which is a good thing for the team going forward.”
Saints boss Stephen Robinson believes the Buddies are going to get the best out of the former Scotland under-19 star as he heads into the peak years of his career.
Robinson said: “He’s somebody that we want to be part of what we are doing. He gives us goals from midfield and great quality and something different.
“I think he’s had a fight on his hands with the three midfielders that have started really well, but we were desperate for him to sign.
“He conducts himself brilliantly when he’s not in the team and he’s probably been a little unfortunate not to have played more games.
“We have offered contracts to four or five of the boys. He’s the first one to commit and I see him playing a big part going forward.”
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