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BBC News
5 days ago
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Sobowale swayed by 'positive vibe' at Buddies & Robinson 'reputation'
Tunmise Sobowale says it was a "no-brainer" to join St Mirren after Buddies past and present raved about the Irish wing-back, 26, joined Stephen Robinson's side on a two-year deal from Swindon Town earlier this month. Sobowale's previous clubs include hometown side Waterford where he played alongside new team-mates Roland Idowu and Owen Oseni plus Richard Taylor, who left the Buddies last month to join Bolton. "I spoke to Richard Taylor, one of my good friends," Sobowale said. "We played together in Ireland. Owen Oseni and Roland are still here at the moment so I had very good references in terms of how the club is run, what the vibe is as well."It was all positive from them, so it was really a no-brainer for me to come here just to improve my game and just play in a different league, a new challenge. "It's always good to test the waters elsewhere and just get the best out of yourself as well, which I think I will do here."Sobowale also admitted manager Stephen Robinson was a big draw in his decision to join the Buddies. "The manager has obviously got a reputation," the defender added. "He just said he loves runners. He loves hard-workers, that's what you want to hear. For me, anyway, as a player, that's what I love. "I feel like I'm the type of player that just gets his head down and just gets to work, really. So, I think we work really well together."
Yahoo
19-07-2025
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Sobowale will bring 'real quality' to St Mirren
Tunmise Sobowale's "athleticism, pace and energy" will bring "real quality" to St Mirren, says manager Stephen Robinson. The 26-year-old right wing-back has become the Paisley side's latest summer signing, joining from Swindon Town on a two-year deal. "We believe Tunmise has real quality in terms of his athleticism, his pace and his energy," said Robinson. "He's coming in to compete with Jayden [Richardson] for a place in the team. He can play at right-sided centre-half or as a real attacking right wing-back with his pace. "It's another bit of competition which we need in the squad." Tunmise began his career at his hometown club Waterford. He would move to Spain in 2018 to join Hercules before returning to Ireland with Finn Harps. In 2020 Tunmise re-joined Waterford, where he played with Buddies players Roland Idowu and Richard Taylor. He would then move to Shrewsbury Town before going on to make 44 appearances at Swindon. "I've spoken to some players who were previously here and they've had nothing but good things to say about the club," said Tunmise. "I think it is the perfect place for me to play my football right now and enjoy it. I want to now do the best I can for myself and the club."
Yahoo
19-07-2025
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Sobowale will bring 'real quality' to St Mirren
Tunmise Sobowale's "athleticism, pace and energy" will bring "real quality" to St Mirren, says manager Stephen Robinson. The 26-year-old right wing-back has become the Paisley side's latest summer signing, joining from Swindon Town on a two-year deal. "We believe Tunmise has real quality in terms of his athleticism, his pace and his energy," said Robinson. "He's coming in to compete with Jayden [Richardson] for a place in the team. He can play at right-sided centre-half or as a real attacking right wing-back with his pace. "It's another bit of competition which we need in the squad." Tunmise began his career at his hometown club Waterford. He would move to Spain in 2018 to join Hercules before returning to Ireland with Finn Harps. In 2020 Tunmise re-joined Waterford, where he played with Buddies players Roland Idowu and Richard Taylor. He would then move to Shrewsbury Town before going on to make 44 appearances at Swindon. "I've spoken to some players who were previously here and they've had nothing but good things to say about the club," said Tunmise. "I think it is the perfect place for me to play my football right now and enjoy it. I want to now do the best I can for myself and the club."
BBC News
19-07-2025
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- BBC News
Sobowale will bring 'real quality' to St Mirren
Tunmise Sobowale's "athleticism, pace and energy" will bring "real quality" to St Mirren, says manager Stephen 26-year-old right wing-back has become the Paisley side's latest summer signing, joining from Swindon Town on a two-year deal."We believe Tunmise has real quality in terms of his athleticism, his pace and his energy," said Robinson."He's coming in to compete with Jayden [Richardson] for a place in the team. He can play at right-sided centre-half or as a real attacking right wing-back with his pace. "It's another bit of competition which we need in the squad."Tunmise began his career at his hometown club Waterford. He would move to Spain in 2018 to join Hercules before returning to Ireland with Finn 2020 Tunmise re-joined Waterford, where he played with Buddies players Roland Idowu and Richard Taylor. He would then move to Shrewsbury Town before going on to make 44 appearances at Swindon."I've spoken to some players who were previously here and they've had nothing but good things to say about the club," said Tunmise."I think it is the perfect place for me to play my football right now and enjoy it. I want to now do the best I can for myself and the club."
BBC News
19-07-2025
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- BBC News
Sobowale to join St Mirren
Swindon Town defender Tunmise Sobowale, 26, is on the verge of completing a move to St Mirren. (Swindon Advertiser), external
