Shaun Rooney goes from the freezer to the Fjords thanks to St Mirren European adventure

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Shaun Rooney has told how he has gone from the freezer to the Fjords after sparking St Mirren’s Euro dream night.The 28-year-old opened the scoring at a packed-out SMiSA Stadium last Thursday evening as the Buddies thrashed FC Valur 4-1 in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.Saints will now face Norwegian Eliteserien side SK Brann, who put out Go Ahead Eagles from the Dutch Eredivisie, and Rooney will relish every moment given he found himself in the cold just a few months ago at Fleetwood Town.Cod Army gaffer Lee Johnson bombed the defender out of his plans and he was only offered a route back when the ex- Hibernian boss was sacked and former Saints loan star Charlie Adam was appointed the club’s new manager.It’s all about moving forward now for St Johnstone double cup winning legend Rooney who believes he has found himself a perfect home in Paisley.He said: “It was a good night and scoring on my debut was a nice touch.

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