Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season, the club can now provide supporters with a squad update.
The core of the squad remains under contract with a new signing already added in defender Shaun Rooney who has agreed a deal until summer 2026, while forward James Scott’s initial loan converts into a permanent two-year deal.
Ryan Flynn has been offered a player/coach role while offers have also been made to Luke Kenny and Gallagher Lennon.
Sadly, the club says goodbye to Keanu Baccus, Charles Dunne, Alex Greive and Ryan Strain as all leave the club following the expiry of their contracts.
Keanu Baccus joined from Western Sydney Wanderers in July 2022 and made St Mirren history just a few months later when he became the first ever Saint to play at a World Cup after being called up by Australia for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar where he faced off against Lionel Messi and eventual winners Argentina. The midfielder made 72 appearances at the Buddies with four goals and has made the move down south to Mansfield Town in English League One.
Keanu's fellow countryman, Ryan Strain joined in June 2022 following a spell in Israel at Maccabi Haifa. The 27-year-old had a family link to St Mirren with his grandfather, Gerry Baker, having played a huge role in our 1959 Scottish Cup winning side. Ryan made 64 appearances in his time in Paisley, scoring five goals.
Charles Dunne signed for Saints in June 2021 and was a huge personality on and off the park. The 31-year-old looked set to depart last summer but agreed a one-year extension to spend another season with the club. In his time at the Buddies, Charles made 91 appearances and scored one goal.
New Zealand striker Alex Greive made 76 appearances and scored 9 goals after joining from Birkenhead United in January 2022. Greive spent the last few months on loan at Dundee United, helping the Tayside outfit to promotion from the Scottish Championship.
All four have made telling contributions and we would like to place on record our sincere thanks to all for their respective efforts during their time at St Mirren. Everyone at the club wishes them the best of luck in their future careers.
Jaden Brown, Zach Hemming and Hyeokkyu Kwon all return to their respective parent clubs. Jaden joined on loan in January from English League One side Lincoln City and made eight appearances at Saints.
Goalkeeper Zach established himself as number one after signing on a season-long loan from Middlesborough and played every match last season, keeping 15 clean sheets.
Korean Hyeokkyu made nine appearances on loan from Celtic before a hamstring injury ended his season early. The club thanks Jaden, Zach and Hyeokkyu for their efforts at St Mirren and wish them the best at their parent clubs.
The club is continuing the hard work to add to the core of players already under contract for next season.
Under Contract 2024/25
James Bolton, Shaun Rooney, Scott Tanser, Richard Taylor, Mark O’Hara, Jonah Ayunga, Mikael Mandron, Conor McMenamin, Greg Kiltie, Alex Gogic, James Scott, Caolan Boyd-Munce, Toyosi Olusanya, Marcus Fraser, Lewis Jamieson, Kieran Offord, Peter Urminsky, Fraser Taylor, Ethan Sutherland, Elvis Bwomono.
Offers Made
Ryan Flynn, Luke Kenny and Gallagher Lennon.
Leaving the club
Keanu Baccus, Charles Dunne, Alex Greive and Ryan Strain.
Returning to parent club
Jaden Brown, Zach Hemming and Hyeokkyu Kwon.
