Makenzie Kirk: Recent Performance and Upcoming Match Focus

Makenzie Kirk enhanced his growing reputation last weekend by scoring the opening goal in St Johnstone’s 1-1 draw against Aberdeen. This marked the 20-year-old forward’s fifth goal across all competitions this season, a tally that includes a goal for Saints Under-20s in the SPFL Trust Trophy. Kirk is emulating his father, Andy, who had a playing career in Scottish football, scoring for Hearts and Dunfermline, and also represented Northern Ireland. Andy Kirk currently serves on the coaching staff at St Johnstone. The younger Kirk’s next focus is St Mirren. The “Buddies” team recently experienced a defeat ahead of their upcoming match this Saturday in Perth. A four-point difference currently separates the teams, with St Johnstone positioned ninth and St Mirren seventh. Given that sixth-placed Dundee is among the teams not scheduled to play this weekend, this presents an opportunity for both St Johnstone and St Mirren to improve their league standing.