Name: Richard Tait
Date of Birth: 24th May 1999
Place of Birth: Galashiels, Scotland
Nationality: Scottish
Position: Full Back/Wing Back
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 12st
Signed: 18th June 2020 from Motherwell (freedom of contract)
Departed: 31st May 2023 (freedom of contract)
Debut: 1st August 2020 v Livingston (1-0)
Final Match: 27th May 2023 v Rangers (0-3)
Apps: 87
Goals: 3
Honours: None

Versatile defender Tait arrived at the club in the summer of 2020 from Motherwell, adding experience and solidity to the back four or five. Having spent most of his career in England prior to signing for the Steelman in 2016, Tait’s strong performances in Lanarkshire, particularly under Stephen Robinson, caught the eye and the defender was touted as a potential Scotland cap for a period as the ‘Well thrived at the hands of Saints current manager.

A popular and reliable player with the support, Tait operated with great commitment and efficiency in the wing back or full back position (on both sides) as well as occasionally deployed as a centre back if necessary, making him an important part of the squad, firstly under Jim Goodwin who had signed him, and then Stephen Robinson once he took over in early 2022.

Unfortunately, Tait suffered a serious injury in late October 2022, keeping him out of the majority of the season with his presence and versatility badly missed despite the relative success of the team on the park. A few days after his 34th birthday, Tait completed his close to 8 months rehabilitation by appearing in the final 20 minutes of the last match of the season, however it was announced on the 30th of May that Tait would be leaving the club after 87 appearances over 3 seasons.

SEASON	DIVISION	LGE	GLS	LCP	GLS	SCP	GLS	APP	GLS
2020/21	Premiership	33	1	7	1	3	0	43	2
2021/22	Premiership	28	0	0	0	2	0	30	0
2022/23	Premiership	12	1	2	0	0	0	14	1
	TOTALS	73	2	9	1	5	0	87	3