Source: Team_Talk
Saints sign Samson, Howard joins Dons
St Mirren have signed goalkeeper Craig Samson, while confirming the departure of Mark Howard to Aberdeen.[LNB] The former Kilmarnock, St Johnstone and Dundee United keeper, 26, has agreed a one-year deal with Saints.[LNB]He will now battle Paul Gallacher for the gloves next season, with Howard and Chris Smith both leaving the Paisley club in the last couple of weeks.[LNB]St Mirren manager Danny Lennon told the club's official website: "It was no hidden secret that it was a cost cutting exercise with the two goalkeepers as every one of them was capable of claiming the number one jersey, as is Craig Samson who has just signed for us.[LNB]"We feel that we are getting a quality player at very good value by bringing Craig in who will challenge for the number one shirt.[LNB]"I felt that the three quality keepers that we had were very good earners and for me that money could be spent wiser elsewhere.[LNB]"It was nothing to do with their ability as I rate both Chris Smith and Mark Howard very highly but I had to make a decision about my number one and I saw Paul Gallacher as being my man.[LNB]"Sure, we need a good back up but I feel that we needed one at a good value.[LNB]"I'm sure Craig Samson will push hard and not settle for not being the starter - as he wouldn't be here if he was just happy to sit on the bench."
