Considine can be Andy for St Johnstone after talks with Davidson

“It’s up to me to prove to the manager and to the boys here that I’m more than capable of handling football still at this level.”

Considine was robbed of much of his final season at Aberdeen after picking up a serious knee injury early in the campaign.

He is confident in his ability to get back to the form that saw him called into the Scotland squad in 2020.

But he also knows he has attributes that will boost Saints off the pitch.

Asked whether he will look to share his plentiful experience with his new team-mates, he said: “Of course.

“There’s plenty of experience here. I’ve played against the majority of these boys for most of my career.

“But yes, I’ve got experience at international level and I’ve played plenty European games – like a lot of the boys here have as well.

“If there’s even a little bit of experience I can bring to the squad for this season coming then yes, absolutely (I’ll look to do that).”

n Callum Hendry has said goodbye to St Johnstone in an emotional social media post after joining Salford City – and Saints fans are devastated.

Hendry’s nine-goal haul between January and the end of last season effectively secured the Perth side’s Premiership status after a campaignlong relegation battle.

He was offered a new deal to stay at McDiarmid Park but closed the door on signing up again by bidding farewell to the Perth side – and their fans – on social media.

Minutes later, English League Two side Salford City announced his capture.

He wrote on Twitter: “I would just like to thank St Johnstone for everything they’ve done for me since I came up here in 2017.

“Plenty of highs and plenty of lows, but I came up a boy trying to follow his dream after some horrific injuries and Saints helped turn me into the man who is now achieving those dreams.

“So the biggest thank you to the gaffer, coaches, staff around the club and, most importantly, the fans, who have supported me from day one.

“From the bottom of my heart, I will forever be indebted to this club and the city of Perth.

“All the best Saintees.” Saints fans wasted no time in responding and they echoed the emotional tone of his farewell.

A number of fans posted GIFs signifying their sadness at Hendry’s departure, while others offered their thanks to the 24-year-old for his service.

Saints supporter Gav Simpson said: “Gutted to see you go pal. All the best Cal.”

Greg McDonald chipped in “Weekend ruined” while Jordan Cruikshank tweeted “The man that kept saints up with his goals. Gutted but hope he does well.”

OLD HAND: New Saints signing Andrew Considine reckons his experience can help the squad.