| He had to come off after 48 minutes due to a hip injury, but he has a good chance of being declared fit enough to face Motherwell at Fir Park in the SPL on Saturday.
And, should he be involved, his mind will flick back to a previous time at Fir Park when he scored as the then First Division Saints triumphed in the Scottish Cup against the Steelmen.
“I’ve actually scored against Motherwell a few times and that Scottish Cup goal was in my last appearance at Fir Park,” said Peter, now in his ninth year with Saints.
“Hopefully, I’ll be involved on Saturday. I look forward to every game and, after being out of the SPL for such a long time, I’m keen to keep playing there.”
Saints are beset by injury woe, especially in defence.
Stuart McCaffrey and Kevin Rutkiewicz are definitely out and there are doubts over Steven Anderson and Dave Mackay.
Also definitely out injured are midfielder Martin Hardie and forwards Andy Jackson and Collin Samuel.
However, Steven Milne, who came on for MacDonald against St Mirren after a lengthy injury absence and performed well, is again in the squad.
Meanwhile, manager Derek McInnes had praise for central defender Graham Gartland, who was in fine form against St Mirren.
“Graham played very well against St Mirren. He’s an honest player, a good professional, and he’s always ready to play his part.”
Having won twice on the road this season in the league, at Hamilton and Hearts, and on the back of last Saturday’s win, Derek takes Saints west knowing what’s required.
He said, “The four wins we have had in the SPL this season have not been due to sparkling performances.
“They have been won by us being dogged, resolute and working hard.
“We have played better in other matches and lost, but that seems to be the nature of the game.”
To celebrate Christmas, Motherwell have dropped the price of their family ticket admission for the game. One adult and two juveniles will be admitted for £25. |
