Saints boss spoilt for choice in midfield

Craig Br yson has made exactly the sort of impact St Johnstone manager Callum D av i d s o n was hoping for.

The former Aberdeen man produced an excellent performance against Dundee United on S a t u r d a y, his first Premiership start for the McDiarmid Park side.

When Saints’ season resumes after their free weekend Davidson will be spoilt for choice in midfield, where even No r t h e r n Ireland international Ali McCann now has a fight for a place in the team.

“Ali has been involved in international duties and I imagine he will be going away again,” said Davidson, who listed McCann as a substitute for the first time this season against Dundee United. “It has been a tough period in that sense.

“It was good to get Craig a game and for people to see him playing. I know what he can do.

“He has had a tough time with injuries but you could see on Saturday that his energy levels are tremendous. Craig can sit or he can play further up.”

Davidson added: “I thought Murray (Davidson) complemented him (Bryson) brilliantly. And he was probably one of the reasons Dundee United didn’t have many attacks.

“He has altered his game slightly. He loves to get forward but has the experience and discipline to play the role as he sees it.

“It’s good to have that competition. Liam Craig is unfairly missing from the team because he has performed really well.

“I just need to make sure everyone stays fit and is raring to go. We have some big games coming up and the cups are important too.”