Jonah Ayunga admits it was “frustrating” to not be able to contribute to St Mirren’s push for European football.
The powerful striker was enjoying a dream debut season in Paisley after joining from Morecambe, having netted seven times – including against both sides of the Old Firm – to help the Buddies force their way towards the top six.
But his campaign came to a shuddering halt when he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in January while playing against Motherwell, a serious injury that required reconstructive surgery in March.