Manager Jim Goodwin insists the Buddies weren’t expecting to lose striker Kristian Dennis on deadline day.
The ex-St Mirren forward joined struggling English League Two side Carlisle having been offered a one and a half year deal to make the switch, with Eamonn Brophy going on to suffer ankle ligament damage against Motherwell just 24 hours later.
With Curtis Main also still recovering from a groin strain, the Saints are struggling for options up front for their trip to Easter Road tomorrow to face Hibs.
