St. Mirren (loan)
Carey joined St. Mirren on loan on 1 February 2010 until the summer of 2010. Carey made his debut against St. Johnstone on 10 February in the SPL. He came on as a 60th minute substitute and curled in a free kick which led to the equalising goal. He was described as having "impressed" on his debut.
Carey won the SPL Young Player of the Month award for April 2010 and MacPherson added that he was keen to keep Carey at St Mirren. Craig Brown ex Scotland and Motherwell manager thought "looks a real talent" and "is the kind of player fans like to watch."
Saints manager Gus McPherson said in a post match interview "Graham Carey had some good delivery from the wider area. He's only been with us for a week and we hope he'll be a good addition for us." He scored his first goal for St Mirren on 6 March when he scored from a free kick against Rangers. Carey played as a wing back in a defensive 3–5–2 formation. After the match, Carey says he copied Cristiano Ronaldo's free kick. A few weeks later, Carey was in the squad and made his starts against Rangers, once again, in the Scottish League Cup final, in a 1–0 loss.
Carey scored a 35-yard free kick against Hearts in the SPL on 3 April, and was commended by the St Mirren manager Gus MacPherson, "It was a wonder strike from Graham. When he picks up the ball there's excitement as the crowd sense something may happen. He's always more than capable with his excellent delivery from set-pieces."
Carey received a standing ovation from the St Mirren fans in their 1–0 victory against Kilmarnock. Carey produced the corner that he took and led to the St Mirren goal. Carey went on to make 17 appearances in all for St Mirren during his 3-month loan period.
Carey's successful loan spell at St Mirren attracted interest from Premier League clubs Wigan Athletic, Wolves and Blackpool as well as Ipswich Town in the Championship. He was offered a two-year contract extension by Celtic.
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