Alan Mannus: Last News

Peering through the solid metal fence in the searing heat of the Republican Stadium’s away end stood an intrigued young football fan following the team he was growing to love.

A young St Johnstone fan was in tears as she said goodbye to her soon-to-be-departing goalie Zander Clark at McDiarmid Park on Monday night.

Zander Clark on Elliott Parish, his injury return and the heroics of Alan Mannus“I think I was top scorer at East Fife one season - hopefully I can get it this season! When I was growing up I was naturally a midfielder. I feel it’s helped me out.”Scoring more than his mates further up the park would also send the bragging rights into his corner.“It would be nice to get more goals than Liam Craig this season,” Kerr smiled.

Zander Clark on Elliott Parish, his injury return and the heroics of Alan Mannus“They have worked extremely hard and applied themselves.  It’s a small group of players and we’ve had a few injuries to contend with.”Saints’ start has certainly been more productive than last term.“I’m not sure if the younger players particularly learned from the experience of waiting for that first win last season,” said Davidson.“I think it is probably more about getting game time under their belts as the season went on and they are another year older now.“You all have little bad spells during any season.

Zander Clark on Elliott Parish, his injury return and the heroics of Alan Mannus“I know he has done well at Jeanfield and I’d seen him over the years at Scone and even back to the early days at Kinnoull.“I’ve watched his development closely and I think it’ll be a big addition for us.”Subject to Scottish Government approval, competitive league football is set to make its return in October.Holden said: “Matchday protocols are being worked on at the moment and we’re expecting to hear more shortly.”The East of Scotland League has held the draw for the 2020/21 King Cup, where Luncarty were handed a home first round tie against Rosyth.Alan Cameron’s Kinnoull also received a home game and will face St Andrews United. 

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Elliott Parish has been “brilliant” for St Johnstone so far this season, according to fellow goalkeeper Zander Clark.Clark has not played a minute of competitive football following the game’s return from the COVID-19 outbreak due to a knee injury.The 28-year-old has had to settle for watching from the stand - an experience he notes as being more nerve-wracking the standing between the posts.His vantage point pitchside has provided the opportunity to assess performances and he has been impressed with Parish in the opening six matches.“Elliott has been brilliant,” said Clark, who is closing in on his

St Johnstone supporters have been reliving the greatest moment in the club’s history with a virtual Scottish Cup day.