James Graham arrives in UK for St Helens return

Drew Darbyshire 08 Jul 2020 11:20 AM

James Graham has arrived in the UK for his return to boyhood club St Helens.

The 34-year-old has returned to Saints on a deal until the end of the Super League season after spending almost a decade in the NRL with Canterbury and St George Illawarra.

Look who is back in town…👀#WelcomeHomeJammer pic.twitter.com/n8KqJ4o5Gm

— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) July 7, 2020

Graham made 225 appearances for St Helens in his first spell with the club – and has earned 53 caps for Great Britain and England.

He said: “I am delighted to be returning home.

“St Helens has been a huge part of my life since I was a young boy. An opportunity to re-join the club I have watched from the stands is something I feel genuine excitement about.

“I want to thank the Dragons and everyone in the NRL for everything they have done for me and making this all possible. A massive thank you to Eamonn McManus, Mike Rush and Kristian Woolf for their help in making this move happen.

“I still believe I have a lot to offer on the field and I am excited about the rest of the season with St Helens.

“I can promise the fans that I will give everything for the badge to help bring us the opportunity of success.”

A world class forward … 🌍

Former no.1️⃣0️⃣ …

Who now wears the no.3️⃣2️⃣ …

A big Evertonian … 🔵⚪️

Back in the UK to finish what he started … 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Sound familiar @WayneRooney? … 😏 pic.twitter.com/JoUFY3cSFS

— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) July 7, 2020