The transfer window slammed shut last night with no players in or out at St Mirren on the final day.
It has, however, been a productive window for Saints with 12 players joining the Buddies over the summer months.
It was announced at the end of the season that Andy Webster, Ben Gordon and Jordan Stewart would all leave the club after their deals expired. Norwegian utility player Pal Fjelde also departed when his contract came to an end.
Webster hung up his boots after a career that saw him capped 28 times for Scotland and play for the likes of Hearts, Rangers, Dundee United, Wigan, Coventry and Saints among others. A few weeks after calling time on his playing career, Webster joined the St Mirren Youth Academy as a coach.
Gordon signed with League One side East Fife, while Stewart was picked up by Clyde. Fjelde moved on to Faroese club 07 Vestur.
Just days after securing our place in the Ladbrokes Championship with a 1-1 draw against Hibernian at Easter Road, Adam Eckersley put pen to paper as he agreed a new two-year deal with the club. He was closely followed by fellow defender Jack Baird who extended his deal by one-year a few days later.
Gary Irvine and captain Stephen McGinn both triggered clauses in their contracts that saw them renew their deals by another year.
Stephen Mallan left St Mirren for English Championship side Barnsley for an undisclosed fee in May. The 21 year-old had been with the Saints youth academy before making his first team debut in 2014. With over 100 appearances, the midfielder made the move down south after playing a pivotal role in keep the Buddies in the Ladbrokes Championship.
Despite this, Saints were boosted by the news that Josh Todd and Gary MacKenzie had both agreed new one-year deals.
On the same day that the Buddies renewed MacKenzie’s deal, Cammy Smith joined the club on a permanent deal. Smith had originally joined Saints on loan in January from Ladbrokes Premiership runners-up Aberdeen. After impressing in his temporary spell, he joined on a two-year deal following the expiry of his Dons contract.
A day later, Kyle Hutton agreed to mutually terminate his deal despite having a year left after falling out of favour at Saints.
There was delight for St Mirren when Kyle Magennis extended his deal to the year 2020. The midfielder had made a huge impression after making his debut in the first team under Jack Ross.
The manager continued to work hard to bring players in before pre-season with four players joining in the space of two days. Two Ross Stewarts were signed from Albion Rovers - one a striker, the other a goalkeeper. Jordan Kirkpatrick, who had worked with Jack Ross at Alloa, joined on a free after scoring 17 goals from midfield for the Wasps. Another centre half was added to the side also when Gregor Buchanan signed after leaving fellow Ladbrokes Championship side Dumbarton.
Ex-Saints goalkeeper Craig Samson re-joined the club at the start of June and said he felt he had unfinished business at the Buddies.
Fan favourite Stelios Demetriou agreed a contract extension five days later much to the delight of St Mirren supporters.
The next day, Gavin Reilly was snapped up after leaving Premiership side Hearts. The manager had worked with the striker during his time with the Jambos, while assistant manager James Fowler was Reilly’s gaffer at Queen of the South.
U20s player Nathan Flanagan agreed a one-year deal with the first team before joining East Fife on loan. Fellow academy player Darren Whyte also signed a first team contract while Lewis McLear was let go after five years with Saints.
Ian McShane joined from Ross County on a two-year deal a few days before Saints’ first competitive game of the season against Stranraer in the Betfred Cup. He was closely followed by ex-Queen of the South forward Dale Hilson after he penned a six-month deal in June following a brief trial period.
Harry Davis, who had impressed at the Buddies last season before injury cut short his loan spell from Crewe Alexandra, joined the club permanently at the start of August after agreeing a one-year deal.
A few days later, midfielder Rocco Quinn agreed to terminate his contract with a little under a year remaining on his deal.
Jack Ross and James Fowler agreed a three-year contract extension on August 4, tying them to the club until 2020.
Rocco Quinn’s departure allowed Saints to free up funds to sign well-travelled Darryl Duffy. The striker signed a one-year deal after four years playing in India.
Scotland U21 international Liam Smith became the last addition to the squad when he joined on a season-long loan from Hearts on 14 August.
