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SPFL: St Johnstone sign former Scotland striker James McFadden

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St Johnstone have completed the signing of former Scotland striker James McFadden after a successful trial until the end of the season.

The 31-year-old, who has also played for Everton, was out of contract since leaving Motherwell at the end of last season, but joined the Scottish Cup holders having trained with the squad earlier in the week ahead of featuring in a Development League game against Aberdeen at McDiarmid Park.

Manager Tommy Wright said: “I’m delighted to have signed James. It’s no secret that recent injuries have left us short of options and he brings with him a wealth of experience at the very top level of the game and has the ability to provide us with that little spark.

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McFadden looking forward to return

"He’s signed for the remainder of the season but there’s a little bit of a gamble on the part of both the club and the player. However, we’ve held very open and honest discussions with James.

"Both parties will review things in January and if it is working out for everyone then he will be here until the end of the campaign.”

McFadden, given the No 17 jersey vacated by Stevie May's departure to Sheffield Wednesday in the summer, said: "I've been keeping myself fit since the summer.

"It's been tough but I've just been waiting for the right time for me to get my boots on and start playing on a Saturday again. 

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"I've been training with Partick Thistle and I'm very grateful to them for letting me use their facilities, but come a Saturday it was difficult and I'm glad now I have something to look forward to at the weekend."

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