The debut of the forward took place in a recent 4-0 loss to Stephen Robinson’s team. DJ Jaiyesimi’s first appearance for St Johnstone coincided with Steven MacLean’s farewell. The 4-0 defeat to St Mirren at the end of October is a memory no one associated with the Perth side will cherish. Despite the setback, the on-loan Charlton Athletic forward is optimistic about facing St Mirren again at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday, believing that the team has undergone positive changes since the previous encounter.
Jaiyesimi, who played as a lone striker in the absence of Nicky Clark and with others on the bench, expressed confidence in the team’s improved performance. Reflecting on his role, he mentioned being versatile in various positions throughout his career but feels most effective as a number 10, just behind a striker. However, he remains adaptable and was pleased to contribute with a goal in the recent match against Celtic.
The forward emphasized the confidence gained from scoring against a strong team like Celtic and expressed a desire for a consistent run of games to find his rhythm. Despite consecutive narrow losses to top-ranked teams, Jaiyesimi sees positives in the team’s performances and looks ahead to upcoming matches against St Mirren and Motherwell.
In a separate context, Sheffield Wednesday’s Buckley has been assigned a new role as a holding midfielder. Manager Röhl sees Buckley’s strengths in his composure on the ball, energy, and tactical understanding, making him suitable for the number six role. While acknowledging Vaulks’ impressive performances in the same position, Röhl emphasizes squad rotation during December. The manager prioritizes winning games over strategic considerations, ruling out increased involvement for Buckley due to Blackburn’s recall clause.