St Johnstone, the team bred in the fertile Scottish soil, made its advent into the football world in 1884. Their customary battleground is McDiarmid Park, nestled in the heartland of Scotland. This is where the Saints, as they are affectionately known, display their wares for an expectant public.
The collective worth of St Johnstone's 18-strong troop of players, which boasts an average age of 24 years, is positioned around £4m, or so it has been reckoned by Transfermarkt, a noted football business observer.
As for matters of competition, the Saints have performed in no less than three different contests this current season. The Championship has borne witness to their most illustrious exploits, with the team positioned majestically atop the heap. The League Cup, on the other hand, has greeted the Saints with less fortune, with the squad bowing out in the second round. Venture into the Challenge Cup saw them battle as far as the quarter-finals stage. But there's more football to be played yet, and the Saints will march on.
