Gallagher becomes a Buddie after contract is ended at Aberdeen

DECLAN Gallagher has joined St Mirren after his contract was terminated by Aberdeen.

The Scotland international was signed by former manager Stephen Glass from Motherwell, where he was captain.

The 31-year-old, who joined the Dons as a free agent after his contract at Fir Park expired, made 30 appearances for Aberdeen in his one season at Pittodrie.

Former Dundee defender Gallagher, who was left out of the squad for Saturday’s 2-1 win at Buckie Thistle in Graeme Stewart’s testimonial match, has linked up with former Well boss Stephen Robinson at St Mirren after agreeing a two-year deal to move to Paisley.

He is St Mirren’s sixth summer signing and will head out with the Buddies on their pre-season trip to Northern Ireland today.

Meanwhile, Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin is confident new signing Kelle Roos will bring strong competition to Joe Lewis for the No 1 spot.

Dutch keeper Roos has signed a pre-contract with the Dons and will join from Derby County on a twoyear deal.

The 30-year-old will become a free agent when his deal expires at the end of this month.

A product of the PSV Eindhoven academy, the former Dutch youth international made 91 appearances for Derby.

The Dons boss hailed Lewis as a “fantastic keeper” but wanted to sign a stopper during his summer transfer window rebuild to push him hard.

The contract of No 2 keeper Gary Woods, who had a year left on his deal, was terminated last week.

Goodwin said: “I don’t think we had good enough competition in that goalkeeper area last season.

“Hopefully the supporters can see that with the quality of signings we’re bringing in.

“Joe Lewis is a fantastic goalkeeper and has been a great servant to Aberdeen.

“He’s got two years left on his contract but I want someone in there alongside Joe, both competing for that number one spot.”

Declan Gallagher is on the move.