AL OFFERED CHANCE TO BE A SAINT.Byline: Alan Marshall ALLAN JOHNSTON For the BBC journalist, see . Allan Johnston (born 14 December 1973, in Glasgow) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Kilmarnock. has been offered a deal at St Mirren after proving his fitness on trial. The ex-Kilmarnock, Hearts and Rangers winger has been training with the Paisley outfit for a month and impressed boss Gus MacPherson Angus 'Gus' Ian MacPherson (born 11 October 1968 in Glasgow) is a former Scottish footballer and is currently manager of St Mirren. Playing career McPherson started his career as a youth player with Rangers, but was unable to break in to the first team, spending a period . Johnston, 35, was released by Killie kil·lie n. A killifish. at the end of last season after his final year at Rugby Park was blighted by injury problems. MacPherson said: "We're hopeful we can keep Allan. It's now in the hands of his agent and we're waiting for him to come back to us. "Allan has impressed everyone during the weeks he has been in with us with the qualities he has, he would be a good addition to the squad." Meanwhile, MacPherson hopes St Mirren can extend their shut-out run when they travel to Killie tomorrow. Having kept clean sheets against Dundee United then Ayr United in the Co-operative Insurance Cup, MacPherson admits they will have a tough challenge to stop in-form hitman Kevin Kyle. MacPherson said: "We watched Kevin on Tuesday night against Morton and the way he led the line, his movement and touch prove he is the all-round striker. "He's more than a penalty box striker. He's got a good touch for such a big guy and brings other people into the game." CAPTION(S): IMPRESSED: Johnston |
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