Eetu Vertainen: Last News

Eetu Vertainen is reflecting on a productive December after netting an award double.

Forward Eetu Vertainen is set to get his big chance.

Get the latest news from Record Sport with our daily newsletterSt Johnstone manager Callum Davidson expects Finnish striker Eetu Vertainen to make up for lost time.The 22-year-old, previously of Ilves and HJK Helsinki, is now available for action after finally receiving work permit approval.He has trained with his new team-mates and played in a bounce game against Brechin City on Monday afternoon.Davidson said: “He has had a bit of a close season after being in isolation and training by himself.“He only trained once with us before the game with Brechin on Monday.“But you can see he is a big, strong lad with great feet and an eye for a goal.“I’m pretty excited about him and hopefully we can get him on the pitch as soon as we can.“I certainly

Get the latest news from Record Sport with our daily newsletterEetu Vertainen is a player with “loads of potential”, according to St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson.The Finnish striker’s two-year deal was confirmed on Wednesday morning, although the wait for a work permit goes on.Vertainen has been in the Fair City for over a month now after making the switch from Ilves.He completed his initial self-isolation and has watched a number of recent games, including the Galatasaray and LASK European ties.The 22-year-old joins a squad now without cup double-winning stars Jason Kerr and Ali McCann who left late on transfer deadline day to Wigan Athletic and Preston North End respectively.Saints welcomed Belgian youth defender Lars Dendoncker and

St Johnstone flying under the radar have gone after their heroic draw with Galatasaray in Istanbul. But that doesn’t mean the Perth men’s ability to spring a shock has veered off course completely as they hunt down a Europa Conference League group stage prize of £3million.

Europa League fright. Now he has backed them to take that belief into the Europa Conference League and book a group stage spot.