Fisher up for 'challenge' at beleaguered Saints

New St Johnstone goalkeeper Andy Fisher says he is looking forward to the "challenge" of trying to help the club mount a remarkable surge to safety.

Fisher, who has joined on loan from Swansea City, will stake his claim for the number one jersey against Josh Rae and Ross Sinclair, who have shared the gloves until now.

Saints are eight points adrift at the bottom and Fisher said: "I like the challenge of the situation we are in. I want to help the team out and that's what I'm here to do.

"I like the pressure of winning games. I think that's something that will make everyone here grow. I'm hoping to play a big part. It will be a challenge but I'm hoping I can come here and we can start picking up a few points."

The 26-year-old added: "I need games and St Johnstone showed real interest and showed that they really wanted me to come and help them out.

"I thought it's a real good opportunity for me and a real good challenge, where I think I can help the team out."

The shot-stopper is yet to play this season after suffering a groin injury last summer.

"I got injured in pre-season and I had an operation but I feel I'm back up to speed now, so hopefully I can come here and show that I'm still good."