TAIT: I JUST CAN’T WAIT

New boy’s desperate to play

Richard Tait has expressed his delight after signing a two-year deal with St Mirren.

The former Motherwell full-back becomes Jim Goodwin’s first signing ahead of the new season.

Speaking about the move, the 30-year-old told the club website: “I’m delighted to get sorted, and to come to St Mirren is fantastic.

“I’m a hardworking player and

I’ll give everything on the pitch.

“I can play left-back, rightback or centre- back but anywhere I’m asked to play

I’ll do my best.

“The gaffer has been great.

The first day I met him I really liked him.

“He makes you want to come here and makes you want to play for him.

“I’m just really looking forward to getting started.”

Tait has made more than 450 appearances for

Motherwell, helping the Steelmen to a third-place spot last season.

Goodwin lost 14 players at the end of the season, including both full-backs Lee Hodson and Calum Waters.

He will also see the likes of club captain Stephen McGinn and goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky depart the Simple Digital Arena at the end of their contracts.

So the Buddies gaffer is relieved to get his first signing of the new campaign confirmed.

Goodwin, left, said: “I’m really happy to have got Richard’s deal over the line.

“He’s an experienced player first and foremost.

“He’s a leader and he was really highly thought of at Motherwell. He played a big part in their success in the last few years and I’m sure he’ll be a fantastic signing for us.

“He’s a model professional who leaves nothing in the tank on a match day and I’ve got no doubt that the St Mirren fans will take to him instantly.”