As well as missing Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi against Rangers at Hampden, he’ll miss Saints’ last two league games away to Stirling and at home to Livingston.

There is, however, better news of Jody Morris. He’s been out injured recently, but has started running with physio Nick Summersgill and the Perth side are trusting he’ll be fit for the weekend.

Kevin James and Martin Hardie came through unscathed against Morton last Saturday and have showed no reaction to their recent injury woes. They will be considered for the Rangers game.

Today, Saints trained at St Andrews and tomorrow they face Livingston at home in a reserve match. Trialist Nick McKoy will line up in this one.