Exclusive: St Mirren interested in signing Shamal George permanently

St Mirren want to make Shamal George’s loan move permanent, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal. 

The 27-year-old shot stopper, who previously played in the Scottish Premiership with Livingston, was loaned to the Buddies by Wycombe Wanderers — who have an option to recall the player in January — in the summer. 

George has impressed during his short time in Paisley so far and our sources understand bosses are ready to explore the possibility of securing him on a permanent deal.

The keeper was the hero as he kept out Kyle Magennis’ penalty in a shoot-out victory over Kilmarnock as St Mirren reached the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.

Hundreds of supporters swarmed the pitch as George was carried on team-mate Alex Gogic’s shoulders to soak up the jubilant celebrations. 

Speaking about the heroic stopper, boss Stephen Robinson said: “It's not something we searched out, but when he became available, I had no hesitation whatsoever.”

“He gives real composure, a real presence in goal as well.”

Moving On?

The Liverpool academy graduate, who famously played up front in a pre-season friendly under Jurgen Klopp, had loan spells at Carlisle United, Tranmere Rovers and Marine to gain first-team experienced during his time at Anfield.

He left for Colchester United after an 11-year spell in Merseyside in 2020. 

After two seasons in Essex, where he earned the Player of the Year Award in the 2021-2022 season, the player moved to Livingstone. 

George made 80 appearances during his time at the Lions, where he kept 22 clean sheets, before Wycombe triggered a six-figure release clause in 2024.

But the player’s minutes at Adams Park have been restricted to just three FA Cup games, where he kept back-to-back clean sheets, and two EFL Trophy outings.