Paisley Daily Express

Saints fans will be able to play as their heroes in Pro Evolution 2019

- Football

Gamers will now be able to get to grips with St Mirren after the SPFL confirmed a new partnershi­p with video games company, Konami Digital.

From next season all 12 clubs from the Ladbrokes Premiershi­p will be included in the Konami franchise, Pro Evolution Soccer 2019.

The likes of Stephen McGinn, Craig Samson and Kyle Magennis will all be immortalis­ed in the video game which has been a massive hit for over a decade on the likes of Playstatio­n and Xbox.

A Konami spokesman said: “We are particular­ly thrilled to be partnering with the Scottish Profession­al Football League ahead of a fascinatin­g season for Scotland’s top league.

“Celtic may have just celebrated a seventh-straight league title, but with Rangers having recently revealed England and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as their new coach, along with a host of teams such as Aberdeen and Hibernian snapping at their heels, it could be the most competitiv­e season in years.

“We are committed to continuing to give fans more of what they want – licensed content from the world’s most popular leagues.

“PES continues to go from strength to strength and the introducti­on of the Ladbrokes Premiershi­p will be a hugely valuable addition.

“There are few leagues in the world that better demonstrat­e the passion and heart that are so synonymous with football.”

“It is exciting to join the PES fold,” added SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster. “We are looking forward to seeing stars from the Ladbrokes Premiershi­p featuring alongside players from other leading leagues and clubs from around the world.”

 ??  ?? New beginning SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster is excited by the new Konami partnershi­p
New beginning SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster is excited by the new Konami partnershi­p
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Training hard Wheelchair racer Luke Deighan

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