St Johnstone boss's delight at signing Trinidad and Tobago midfielder
Callum Davidson brings in Daniel Phillips
St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson's added Daniel Phillips to his squad after the Trinidad and Tobago international joined the Perth club on a two-year deal.
The 21-year-old midfielder impressed the Saints boss during a trial at McDiarmid Park following his departure from Watford earlier this summer.
And Phillips, who spent last season on loan at Gillingham, is in the frame to make his debut in Saturday's cinch Premiership match at Rangers.
"Daniel's a real combative midfielder," Davidson said. "He's got loads of energy, he gets snapped into tackles and he's good on the ball. He's a young player with, for me, a big future, so we'll see how he develops."
Davidson, who has already overseen a significant summer rebuild in Perth, anticipates further transfer activity before the window closes.
"There are always moving parts," he said. "There are still areas on the pitch we need to look at. Over the next two or three games, players can make decisions for me in terms of 'No, you don't need new players in this position' or otherwise.
"You can get injuries as well, so you always have to keep looking and see who's available."
Speaking to Saints TV, Daniel Pillips said : "I am delighted to sign for St Johnstone, I am really excited for the season ahead.
"My agent put me in contact and said they wanted me to come in on a week long trial. That helped me settle in and the players have been brilliant in welcoming me since then. The standard of training was really good with a high intensity and a fast pace.
"I spoke to one of my ex-teammates, Joseph Hungbo, who was on loan at Ross County last year. He told me really good things about the league and to come here straight away. He said it is physical but that I will enjoy it."
“I can’t wait to get started.”