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St Johnstone's Tommy Wright happy with Keith Watson deal

Keith Watson (left) St Mirren now signed for St Johnstone
Image: Keith Watson (left) has now signed for St Johnstone

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright has welcomed the arrival of Keith Watson at McDiarmid Park, believing he has real Premiership pedigree.

The former Dundee United defender moves to Perth from St Mirren and Wright is delighted with his latest recruit.

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Wright told The Courier: "I tried to sign Keith previously, not this summer, but when he left United to go on loan to Hibs.

"He's had a great season with St Mirren. I'm surprised he's spent the time he has in the Championship. We've watched Keith a lot this season. He's got good Premiership experience and is a good age. I think he'll be a very good signing for us.

05/12/15 LADBROKES PREMIERSHIP .  ROSS COUNTY v ST JOHNSTONE (2-3) .  GLOBAL ENERGY STADIUM - DINGWALL .  St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright
Image: St Johnstone boss Wright happy to have strengthened his defence

"I don't know what happened at Dundee United. I always thought he got forward a lot from full-back when we played them and he did very well against us.

"For whatever reason, he moved on. I think I'm getting a good player who is hungry to do well again in the top league. He's very much a Premiership player.

"He's very keen to get back into this division. Once we let him and St Mirren know of our interest the deal was done very quickly. That says a lot about how much he wants to come here. He's an attacking full-back and is good on the ball. He chips in with goals as well."

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