Jon Obika: Last News

Hearts in March that turned out to be the final game of the last campaign. The close range hit on Saturday sparked the small travelling contingent of St Mirren fans watching from a nearby car park to bring out his Tequila classic.

St Mirren survived a second half onslaught to pilfer all three points from their trip to Lanarkshire. The Buddies were totally dominant in the opening 45 minutes, opening the scoring through Jon Obika who calmly slotted home his first goal of the campaign from close range.

St Mirren career, he took to the pitch at Easter Road last August for a season opening clash with Hibs just two days after joining the club.Despite being quickly thrown in at the deep end the affable 29-year-old went on to enjoy a fruitful first campaign with the club, ending up the Buddies top scorer with 12 goals in all competitions despite the season ending early.Now the former Tottenham Hotspur striker is taking aim at breaking the 20 goal barrier, a feat that hasn’t been achieved by any St Mirren striker since Doug Somner in 1981.He told Express Sport: “Last season I only arrived two days before our first league game and signed the day before and it was all a bit of a rush to get ready.“I didn’t even know anyone’s name in that first

St Mirren striker Jon Obika.Fan favourite Obika netted eight Premiership goals in his debut season in the stripes, representing a pivotal third of the club’s 24 domestic strikes last season.And the Saints gaffer is determined to ease the pressure on the powerful former Tottenham Hotspur striker.While he is patiently on the hunt for some backup firepower, Goodwin is also determined to get more goals out of his existing squad when the new season kicks off on Saturday, August 1.“We can’t rely as heavily on Beeks as we did last year,” Goodwin told Express Sport.“That’s been a big part of the conversations that we’ve had with the players so far.

At Spurs, he was part of their golden crop of kids.

Jon Obika admits it’s hard to keep focused as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc with Scottish football.

Jim Goodwin saluted his battling players and branded their massive win over Hearts as richly-deserved.

Daniel Stendel last night delivered a damning verdict on Hearts ’ survival hopes by admitting his players lack the stomach for a survival fight.

Saints striker Jon Obika insists his teammates have to take heart from relegation rivals Hamilton’s surprise victory over Rangers.

Sam Foley insists he’s more used to taking one for the team than picking up an individual prize for himself.

Midfield general Sam Foley completes the four-man line-up for the Paisley Daily Express St Mirren player of the year.