St Johnstone duo receives new deals

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05/14/2010 - Perth, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - St Johnstone duo Peter MacDonald and Martin Hardie have been handed new six-month contracts as they battle back from long- term injuries.

Both men missed a majority of the season just ended, but boss Derek McInnes has given the pair the chance to resurrect their careers with the Saints.

He told the club's official website: "Peter will be ready for preseason and Martin should be back in September. They have both been good servants and shown their value in the SPL."

The Saints had previously announced that Alan Main, Gary Irvine, Paul Sheerin, Euan McLean, Gavin Swankie and Josh Falkingham would not be offered new deals.

One player heading to McDiarmid Park is utility man Jamie Adams, with the 22- year-old leaving Kilmarnock to join up with the Perth outfit.

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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