New boy Liam Smith could be pitched in for an immediate debut as St Mirren host East Kilbride in the IRN-BRU Cup tonight.
The defender signed a season-long loan with the Saints yesterday after agreeing a one-year contract extension with his parent club Hearts.
The 21 year-old fullback is now in line to make his first St Mirren appearance as Lowland League side Kilby visit the Paisley 2021 Stadium.
The deal to bring Smith in was initially delayed after the youngster picked up an injury.
But he is back to fitness and isn't phased about the prospect of being handed an immediate debut.
Yeah hopefully," he told stmirren.com when asked if he could make his first appearance in tonight's match.
"That would be good to get in the team and play and hopefully get a win.
"I did a lot of work with the physios at Hearts and I didn't come here until I felt I was properly fit to go straight in so no issues with fitness there."
Smith knows Jack Ross from his time at Hearts, where the Saints gaffer managed the Development Squad.
And he admits that previous relationship was a big draw in getting him to St Mirren despite interest from other clubs.
When I heard the manager wanted me to come here I was definitely keen. There were a couple of other options but this was the best one for me."
"He was the 20s manager for a while and I got on well with him.
"I know how he works, so when I heard he wanted me to come here I was definitely keen.
"I think the ambition of the club to do well in the league will be really good for my career.
"I played a few games last season [with Raith Rovers]. It's a good standard, not too different from the Premiership.
"I think the games I have played for Hearts will stand me in good stead in helping the side do well.
"I like to go forward and help in the attacks. Hopefully I'm consistent and I can add something for the time."
