Saints team boss Derek McInnes is happy with the progress Andy has made on the field this season, having netted 19 league and cup strikes in his first full season as a First Division player.

And he’s also pleased with the form shown by another young forward, Steven Doris.

The Perth boy was on loan with Montrose in the season just ended and Saints have re-signed him on a year deal.

“We had Steven watched while he was at Montrose and he’s done well,” said Derek.

“He’ll do his pre-season with us and then we’ll decide whether or not to loan him out once more. A few clubs have asked about him.”

Meanwhile, Saints have dismissed reports linking them with a move for former player Ryan Stevenson, now with Ayr United. Speculation is rife that Stevenson waas on his way back, but Saints say that’s not the case.