St Mirren present youth development global vision in stars of tomorrow bid

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Stephen Robinson has outlined the long-term vision for St Mirren’s academy with young players recruited from across the world.

The ambitious plans would see the Buddies cast their net far and wide in a bid to identify the stars of tomorrow. Saints believe they can pick up distant gems instead of fighting a losing battle with the likes of Premiership big guns Celtic and Rangers trying to capture the cream of the crop in west-central Scotland.

The Ralston youth system has been successful over the past 18 months with players either being sold on to bigger clubs or pushing towards the first team.Ethan Erhahon, Dylan Reid and Ethan Sutherland moved to Lincoln City, Crystal Palace and Wolves respectively for six-figure fees with the promise of more to come.Meanwhile, Lewis Jamieson was a regular in the matchday squad before signing for Raith Rovers on loan.

Fraser Taylor and Luke Kenny are in the first-team picture while hopes are high for Kieran Offord and Gallagher Lennon who are on temporary transfers to Crusaders and Annan Athletic, respectively.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.