St Mirren's winter transfer window rated as Jamie McGrath leaves while Jordan Jones and Alex Gogic arrive
dailyrecord.co.ukThe winter transfer window is always a difficult time to do business.Coming along halfway through the season, Premiership clubs can see their best players poached but also pick up a bargain or bring in a talented youngster on loan.Saints boss Jim Goodwin admitted recently he hates the winter window, with the Paisley club having lost several of their best players on deadline day in recent years.2022 was no exception, with playmaker and St Mirren fan favourite Jamie McGrath sealing a switch to English League One side Wigan Athletic late on deadline day.
In this special feature, Express Sport reporter Ben Ramage and regular Express Sport contributor Kyle Gunn run the rule over every arrival and departure over the last five weeks and give the decision either a big thumbs up or a disappointing thumbs down. Alex Greive - Thumbs up Ben Ramage: The pacey striker has looked impressive off the bench so far and was unlucky not to find the net against Dundee United and Ayr United.
He has also made his debut for New Zealand since joining the Buddies and looks to be a solid addition up front.Looking forward to seeing more of him.Kyle Gunn: The young striker has made his international debut for New Zealand since signing for Jim Goodwin, and has looked lively in his early appearances so far.
He could be vital upon his return if Eamonn Brophy’s injury is as bad as first feared. Alex Gogic - Thumbs up KG: The Cypriot made a goal scoring impact on his debut against Motherwell but it’s his battling qualities in midfield that made him an appealing deadline day capture on loan from Hibs.
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