GARY IRVINE has signed a one-year extension to his St Mirren contract, the club has announced.

The former Celtic full-back joined the Buddies in January 2016 and has gone on to make 60 appearances in black and white. 

Irvine committed himself to the Paisley outfit until 2018 on Thursday after performing a key role under Jack Ross last season, playing 44 matches.

He follows teammate Stelios Demetriou in penning a new deal this week as Saints continue to strengthen ahead of the new Championship campaign.