THERE WILL be no imminent signings for St Johnstone in the aftermath of Wednesday’s closed-doors trial match against Dundee United, writes Eric Nicolson.

A French defender and Czech striker played in the game, as did an Englishman currently with a Scottish club.

Saints manager John Connolly said yesterday, “The two foreign boys did okay but the language barrier was always going to be a problem and they have left us.

“We’ll still keep an eye on the other boy who played, but I’m not sure how that one will develop.”

Connolly admitted to being “a wee bit frustrated” that there has not been any movement in or out of McDiarmid Park, apart from the loan signing of keeper Craig Samson, with a third of the January transfer window now gone.

He said, “Moves are afoot but the clock is ticking on. Most clubs are in the same situation though, and what will probably happen is we’ll sign three players on January 31!”

Meanwhile, Lee Hardy has returned to Perth following his training spell at Blackpool, and Connolly has not received any word that Colin Hendry would look to make the move permanent.

Connolly yesterday received his Bell’s First Division manager of the month award for December, a month that saw Saints win four league games and draw one.

He said, “This is recognition for everybody at McDiarmid Park, it’s been a team effort from top to bottom. My name is on the award but all the coaches and the players are recognised by this award as well.”

Even better for Connolly is the fact that the customary curse of the monthly award has already struck.

“Our first match after December was at Ross County and we lost that one 4-0, so the curse is gone,” he joked.

Michael Moore will be available for the visit of league leaders Falkirk tomorrow after returning to training yesterday.