Oisin Smyth has revealed team-mate Caolan Boyd-Munce played a major role in his transfer switch to St Mirren.
The 24-year-old left Oxford United after things came to a"standstill" at the club having been shoehorned into defence, midfield and attacking positions in League One.
"I think he did, yeah" said Smyth of Boyd-Munce playing a role in his transfer move. "It came to a standstill where I was playing and I was speaking with Caolan and he seemed to be enjoying it very much up here. “As soon as they showed interest and I saw the set-up, everything just fit into place for me and it looked like the right move.
Smyth is well aware of the Northern Ireland links in the St Mirren camp currently, with Conor McMenamin and Boyd-Munce regular squad members and assistant manager Diarmuid O'Carroll a senior coach for the national team.recognition in Paisley, Smyth added:"It is always a challenge to get into the set-up and Caolan has went and done it so hats off to him.
“When there was a chance to play centre back, I put my hand up and said that I was happy to play there.St Mirren take on Greenock Morton in a Renfrewshire derby in their second pre-season runout this month and Smyth has already been warned to expect a fiercely competitive fixture at Cappielow.
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