Players

Season 2024/2025

Goalkeepers

Logan Halliday
22

Former Celtic academy keeper with great hands and also very comfortable playing out from the back. Logan was U20's captain in 2023/24 and now plays regularly for the 1st team

SPONSOR: The Donaldson Family

Kyle Thomson
22

Kyle joined St Andrews Utd on loan from St Johnstone FC in January 2025. He has previously been selected for the Scotland Under-16 squad, participating in a UEFA Development Tournament in Cyprus. His performances at the club level, including a standout role in St. Johnstone’s CAS Cup final victory against Motherwell—where he saved multiple penalties – resulted in him being awarded his first professional contract with St. Johnstone FC in August 2023

Defenders

Tom Milne
2

Versatile young defender who excels in any position across the back line, strong and pacy.

SPONSOR: Stuart Gatherum

Mikey Ness
3

Mikey’ is an experienced left back who played for several youth teams before earning a contract with Kelty Hearts. The tough-tackling full back then developed his skills with Dundonald Bluebell under Lee Dair and Kevin Fotheringham prior to joining Rosyth in November 2020

SPONSOR: D H Renewables Ltd

Ryan Roche (transfer list)
5

Ryan is an excellent defender who played a key part in the team's successive promotions in 2022 and 2023. Playing in central defence, Ryan gives 100% every time he steps on the pitch. 

SPONSOR: Vincent Roche

John Tod
21

John signed on a two year apprentice contract at Dunfermline Athletic in July 2024 before joining St Andrews United on loan until the end of the season in October. John began his football as an attacker before moving into the midfield. He now describes himself as centre back who likes dribbling out from the back!

SPONSOR: Councillor Ann Verner (SNP)

Midfielders

Freddie Rowe
4

Freddie signed for St Andrews Utd on loan from Dunfermline Athletic in September 2024. He made his debut in the 1-1 draw with Sauchie that same evening. 17 year old Freddie is an exciting left footed box to box midfielder. He played for Dunfermline first team in July 2024 against Dundee and was also on the bench in the Premier Sports Cup tie at Spartans. We are delighted to have Freddie on loan at St Andrews Utd until the end of the 24/25 season

SPONSOR: FlowTech Environmental

Ryan McManus (C)
6

Current club captain, midfielder Ryan McManus initially joined the club in February 2019 after a career that included playing as a youth for Celtic and a stint in the United States. Before returning to St Andrews United, he also played for St Andrews Amateurs. McManus is recognised for his strong leadership and consistent performances on the pitch. He is one of the team’s most consistent performers and wins just about every header he goes for!

SPONSOR: Chronic Pain Research

Kyle Sneddon
8

Another ex DUFC academy player who has also had a spell at Cowdenbeath. An athletic player with loads of energy who helps the team with and without the ball.

SPONSOR: Dave Stewart

Ross Cunningham (VC)
11

Current club vice captain, Ross Cunningham is St Andrews Utd's longest-standing player. Known for his versatility and skill, Ross is a well-rounded footballer with a cultured left foot, capable of excelling in various positions. Cunningham, nicknamed “Rossco,” joined the team on July 1, 2015, and made his debut on February 27, 2016

SPONSOR: George Wallace

Andy Johnston (transfer list)
12

Andy signed from Blackburn United in September 2024. The versatile midfielder previously had spells at Whitburn, Camelon, Syngenta and East Kilbride and will be a great addition to the team

SPONSOR: Derek Kirk and Family

Joshua Simmonetti
16

Joshua captained the St Andrews Utd U20 Development Team during season 2023/24. He is very comfortable on the ball with a great eye for a pass

James Hennessy (out on loan)
17

An attacking midfielder, Jimbo was signed from the St Andrews Utd U20's prior to the 2024/25 season. Prior to this he made a number of appearances for the first team where he both created and scored key goals for the team during the successful 2023/34 season. 

James Collins
18

James is a former DUFC academy player who signed from Glenrothes. A very skillfull player who can operate anywhere across the midfield or up front

SPONSOR: Lodge Coupar O'Fife

Alex McCreadie
20

Alex joined Saints from Heriot-Watt University in 2024 and has since produced a number of excellent performances. The skilful central midfielder possesses great close ball control and eye for a pass 

SPONSOR: St Andrews Golf Travel

Lewis Craik
23

Formerly part of Dundee FC’s youth setup, Craik signed a contract with St Andrews United at the start of the season. With a reputation for pace and technical ability, Lewis has been instrumental in recent Saint’s successes, notably scoring a late header in the win against Hurlford Utd in the cup!

SPONSOR: Hutton & Niven

 

Finlay Kerr
24

Finlay Kerr signed for St Andrews United in October 2024 from Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts

SPONSOR: Ann-Marie Gillespie

Forwards

Lewis Sawers
7

The former Dunfermline youth player with lightening pace and a brilliant eye for goal has flourished into one of the most dangerous attacking players in the EOS leagues. Lewis recently become only the fifth player in St Andrews United’s history to score more than 30 goals a season on two occasions!

SPONSOR: Craig Blair

Lewis Payne
10

Lewis signed from Sauchie Juniors FC in December 2023. Predominantly an attacking player, Lewis is able to play anywhere across the front line. Lewis previously played for Tayport, Kennoway Star Hearts and Hill of Beath Hawthorn. Linlithgow Rose and latterly with Sauchie Juniors.

SPONSOR: Stephen Jackson

Owen Andrew
14

Owen Andrew re-joined the club from Kirkcaldy and Dysart in September 2023. Owen initially joined Saints on loan from Kelty Hearts in July 2019 and the speedy striker made his debut in a 3-0 win over Heriot-Watt University on the opening day of the ensuing season. Owen then notched a brace versus Ormiston at the start of August before finding the net on eight further occasions as the 2019/20 season progressed. 

SPONSOR: John Stevenson