ALLAN CAMPBELL BECOMES TENTH FORMER MOTHERWELL PLAYER STEPHEN ROBINSON HAS SIGNED FOR ST MIRREN

Allan Campbell has become the TENTH former Motherwell player to sign for St Mirren under Buddies boss Stephen Robinson.

The midfielder rocked up in Paisley yesterday to complete a short-term deal until the end of the season, having been a free agent since leaving Dundee United in the summer.

But it is not the first former Well favourite to be brought in by the Buddies on Robbo's watch.

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Campbell joins fellow former Fir Park favourites Mark O'Hara, Liam Donnelly and Mikael Mandron in Paisley, but the Northern Irishman has raided his old club plenty of times before.

Former stars Trevor Carson, Declan Gallagher, James Scott, Tony Watt, Kevin van Veen and Charles Dunne (who was originally signed by Jim Goodwin in 2021, released at the end of the 2023/24 season and then signed by Robbo a few months later) are all players that Robinson has brought in during his successful stint at the SMISA Stadium.

After linking-up with Robbo once again, Campbell said: “Obviously, I know the manager.

“He was the one who gave me my real start in professional football – played me, backed me – and developed me a lot as a player.

“When the opportunity came up to come back and play football under him, I thought it was a great opportunity.

“I can’t wait to get back playing. I love football and I love watching it, but at the same time, it’s difficult when you’re not involved so it’s been good to be back amongst the boys.

“I keep myself well. That’s one thing I pride myself on – working hard off the pitch. So, I’ve been keeping busy, making sure that I’m ready for when I get the chance and hopefully that will be soon.”

And Robbo said: “I’ve worked with Allan before. He’s the right type of character and he’s got a lot of quality.

“He hasn’t played football for a little while. But on a short-term contract, we think he’s a fantastic signing and will be very good around the place as well. Allan’ s someone with immense talent that could influence games. With our numbers being short in midfield, he seemed like the perfect solution and we’re confident that he’ll be a real asset towards the end of the season.”

2026-01-08T16:53:39Z