Declan John, marauding from his role in defence, perhaps offers more of an insight into the changing face of St Mirren football than would be expected. A chasm of drastically altered tactical intent is bridged by John, linking a heroic late sprint at Hampden to a goal on Sunday that channelled Carlos Alberto in the Azteca. While Tanser deserves plenty plaudits for his career in black and white, John carries the impression of being straight out of central casting for a Stephen Robinson side.
Tammy Abraham will stay at Aston Villa after rejecting a loan move to Ipswich Town. The striker has decided to fight for his place at Villa Park after the arrival of Nicolas Jackson for £65m. Abraham scored three goals in 19 appearances last season after joining from Besiktas for £18.25m in January.
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