Saints' double winning cup captain has made the move to Premiership rivals Motherwell under freedom of contract. Get the latest news from Record Sport with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest news from Record Sport with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Liam Gordon's CV might boast a stunning cup double as captain of St Johnstone - but Stuart Kettlewell insists his profile can get even better at Motherwell . The Perth hero ended a nine-year love affair with his hometown Saints to join the Steelmen earlier this month.
And while he’s unlikely to top that remarkable Hampden double from four seasons ago, Gordon has told his new boss that he wants to add new levels to his game at Fir Park. Kettlewell moved swiftly to secure the 28-year-old defender after Bevis Mugabi moved on from Well under freedom of contract. And he insists Gordon, who started both the pre-season friendlies against FC Twente and DSVD Deurningen, has hit the ground running.
Kettlewell said: “Liam’s an organiser, a leader and I believe a fantastic acquisition. We have to develop footballers but even at the age of 28 I have told Liam I still feel we can provide a platform for him to develop in so many other aspects. “He agrees and I love that drive from an individual who has two major pieces of silverware as a St Johnstone captain and a really successful CV but still feels he can get better.
It’s massive for us to get him in. He adds so much to our group.” Gordon is.