| Injuries have hindered his career of late and, with the new season just about upon us, Kevin is hoping, trusting and praying that an injury-free time lies ahead of him.
“I’m fully fit, I’m raring to go and can’t wait for the SPL to start,” said the central defender.
He knows he has a fight on his hands to claim a first team berth with Michael Duberry, Stuart McCaffrey, Graham Gartland, Steven Anderson and Dave Mackay also able to perform with distinction in his position.
“We are very strong at the back,” the former Aberdeen man went on.
“We shipped a lot of goals last season and I put that down to the fact we played open, attacking football and other teams exploited that.
“However, we’ve been working hard and doing well in our pre-season fixtures and training.
“Hopefully, when the competitive action gets under way, our defence will be water tight — and I hope to be part of it and stay part of it.
“I wanted to play a bigger role for the team in the SPL last season, but injuries put paid to that.
“However, it’s so far so good this season and, obviously, I hope it stays that way.”
Kevin is presently in Northern Ireland for a few days with the rest of the Saints squad.
They face Distillery in Lisburn tonight and Dungannon on Thursday.
A back injury rules Murray Davidson out tonight, but it’s hoped he’ll return to training tomorrow.
Jody Morris, who underwent hernia surgery a few weeks ago, has suffered no reaction and may play in part of the Dungannon game.”
Saints return home on Friday and face a Manchester United XI. on Saturday at McDiarmid Park in Alan Main’s testimonial game.
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