Ruari Paton Returns to ST Johnstone

ST Johnstone has secured the return of striker Ruari Paton, who has signed a contract until the summer of 2028. The 25-year-old scored 5 goals in 13 Championship appearances last season.

What happened?

Ruari Paton has returned to ST Johnstone after a successful loan period with Port Vale, who accepted an undisclosed fee for the forward.

Why it matters for ST Johnstone

Paton's return is a significant boost for the team, who are currently 1st in the Championship with 77 points, 22 wins, 11 draws, and 3 losses from 36 games, and 11 points clear of Partick.

What comes next?

ST Johnstone will look to build on their recent form, which includes a 5-game winning run, with their last result being a 1-0 win over Ayr Utd on 2026-05-01.

Paton told Saints' media, 'The whole feeling of last season was really special and I loved every minute of that achievement.' He also expressed his love for the club, the people, and the place, and is looking forward to the next term in the Premiership.