New St Johnstone striker Theo Bair is more than a “real physical specimen”, according to McDiarmid Park legend Nick Dasovic.
And Perth supporters will take the “humble and hard-working” forward to their hearts.
Dasovic spent six years with Saints and scored the club’s first-ever goal in a cup final.
More recently he has played a part in fellow Canadian Bair’s development in the Vancouver Whitecaps academy, where Dasovic is a senior member of the coaching team.
And he had no hesitation in recommending his old club to the 22-year-old as the next destination in a career that has already taken him to Norway on loan.
“Theo is a humble, hard-working young footballer with a big upside,” said Dasovic.
“I wish him well in Scotland, learning from Callum (Davidson).
“Although St Johnstone are in a tough position at the moment the fans might have to show some patience because playing in Scotland is very different to playing in North America.
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“I did speak to Theo about the possibility of joining St Johnstone when it was first mentioned and I was very happy to recommend the club to him.
“I had great times there and the club is close to my heart. I still look out for their results.
“He had a great year in Norway and he has been looking sharp in pre-season.
“I have no doubt that the St Johnstone supporters will be pleased at what they are going to see.”
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Bair has obvious attributes given his physique, but Dasovic stressed the full international, who has cost Saints a six-figure fee, isn’t a one-dimensional attacker.
“Theo’s natural strengths lie in his physical prowess,” he said.
“He is tall – well over six feet – strong and athletic.
“Theo had a proven goal scoring record during his academy days and has shown that he can score in the professional game in the MLS and during a loan spell in Norway.
“He is not only a real physical specimen, he has the capacity to make runs in behind the defensive blocks to stretch the game.”
