Name: Paul McGowan

Date of birth: 07/10/1987

Position: Forward

Former clubs: Celtic, Morton, Hamilton

Signed: Summer 2010

Contracted to: Summer 2013

After spending 2010/11 on loan at Saints, Paul signed permanently in 2011 after leaving Celtic. He started his career in the youth ranks at Parkhead and was loaned to Morton in the 2006/07 season, scoring 16 goals as they won the second division. Although he played a few European games for Celtic - scoring against Rapid Vienna - he was never able to make the breakthrough - although did feature the night we gubbed Celtic 4-0! He was loaned to Hamilton in 2009 and then to Saints the following season - making his debut in the Renfrewshire Cup against Morton. He can play in midfield or up front, but seemed to struggle in his first six months with us and got himself stupidly sent off against Kilmarnock. Scored against Ross County and a fine effort against Caley Thistle, but his performances often frustrated the Saints support who began to wonder if the terms of his loan agreement made him undroppable. However, after bagging a hat-trick against Peterhead in the cup his performances improved. Scored against Aberdeen in the cup and put in a number of good displays as we beat the drop. His permanent arrival coincided with our change of style and it suited Paul down to the ground. Suddenly he had team-mates on the same wavelength, his passing and dribbling were a joy to watch and he also provided a few goals - including the winner against Rangers on Christmas Eve. A joy to watch and has a bright future in the game at both club and international level. The only downside is he's a moaner - something he himself admits!

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