‘Can strengthened Buddies repeat top-six feat?’

Last season, eh? That was something. Stephen Robinson has given himself a tough task to try and repeat that.

For years, anything outside of a relegation battle would be seen as a success, but what does Robbo do after back-to-back top-six finishes and European qualification for the first time in 37 years.

It is very hard to predict what will happen this season. A lot of teams around us have strengthened, but so have we. I feel we have upgraded each position despite some key players moving on.

Ryan Strain was obviously a standout player for the Buddies, who could turn defence into attack at the flick of a switch, but fitness was a big issue for the Aussie international who only managed to play 17 league games last season, and very rarely lasted the 90 minutes.

Shaun Rooney is experienced and reliable, and the fact he will most likely play 90 minutes week-in, week-out, makes him an upgrade.

Zach Hemming also had a massive part to play last season between the sticks but Ellery Balcombe seems to be on a different level from what we have seen so far.

Keanu Baccus not being in Saints’ midfield always seemed to make it weaker, but the additions of Oisin Smyth, Dennis Adeniran and Roland Idowu (already a fans favourite after two goals against Morton) will have us forgetting about Baccus this season.

So, what is a successful season for Saints this season? Registering a win against Derek McInnes will be enough for me.

• Predicted league finish: Sixth

• Standout player: Toyosi Olusanya

• Game most looking forward to: Hibs, first game of the season. Football is back baby.

Jamie Cockburn can be found on the Misery Hunters podcast.