| And that second century of matches will begin tomorrow when Morton call at McDiarmid Park with Saints looking to win and extend their lead at the top of the First Division to eight points.
St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes paid tribute to Kevin when he said, “He’s possibly been our most consistent performer this season. Kevin’s a solid, dominant central defender with controlled aggression.
“He’s a big influence and he’s shown what he’s capable of.”
Due to injuries, Kevin has played alongside three different central defenders this season, Steven Anderson, Kevin James and Stuart McCaffrey, with McCaffrey likely to line up alongside him tomorrow.
James is still struggling with a back problem and, apart from keeper Euan McLean who has been out for some time with a wrist injury, he’s Saints’ only injury doubt.
After draws against Dundee, Clyde and QOS, Derek “wants to get back to winning ways tomorrow” and he can’t wait for the game against the club he began his playing career with.
“Draws have been our downfall in the past and we don’t want that scenario repeated. I had a great time at Morton, but all friendships will be put aside for 90 minutes tomorrow,” Derek concluded.
Meanwhile, Inverness CT are still keen on Saints striker Steven Milne and may make an improved bid.
DUNFERMLINE make the trip to Dumfries to face QOS and manager Jim McIntyre knows what to expect as he saw Queens draw against St Johnstone at Perth last Saturday.
It was back in 1986 that QOS last beat Dunfermline in the league and the Pars are hoping that continues. Scott Wilson is still suspended and the Pars are on the hunt for a back-up keeper after Callum Reidford was hurt in midweek. |
