Playmaker Connor Ronan believes the unwavering backing of the St Mirren faithful helped spur him on to a memorable campaign in the stripes.
The talented Wolves loanee followed in Jamie McGrath’s footsteps after picking up a hat-trick of awards at the club’s annual player of the year event, having notched several memorable long range goals and bagged a hatful of assists.
It was the supporters’ player of the year gong that meant the most to the 24-year-old though, with Ronan revealing the Saints fans’ acceptance so early in the season was a key factor to his personal success.
He told St Mirren TV: “It’s obviously a massive honour to be voted to win by different groups of people for the awards.
“The most important one is the fans. When you come to a new club it’s a massive part to be accepted by the fans.
“I think that reflects how my season has gone. To be accepted by the fans so early on and for them to give me that backing and support all season has been great.
“I’ve had loan spells in the past where I’ve gone in, played well and played a lot of games but not had the contribution I would have liked.
“I think the two goals I got against Aberdeen early on in the season helped me massively, in terms of relief at getting your first and then kicking on from there.
“This loan spell has given me the confidence to push on and know I can affect seasons more now by getting those goals and assists.”
