'Trepidation' about Saints takeover natural - Webb

New St Johnstone owner Adam Webb says he can understand why there may be some concern about his arrival, after nearly four decades of stability under his predecessor Geoff Brown.

The Atlanta based lawyer completed his takeover of the Perth club this week ending Brown's lengthy period of stewardship, and he stressed the experience he will bring to the table.

"I would have trepidation if I was a supporter after 38 years of great ownership and leadership," Webb said.

"I think that is justified so I wouldn’t complain about anyone having some nervousness about us stepping in. On the flip side, I have a better background than many in the sense that I have been very involved with a club over the last four years down in England.

"I was only a 10% owner [at Cambridge United] but you follow things, you are involved in the decision making, so I think I had a good learning base.

"Stan Harris luckily has agreed to stay on as chairman because I will be in America most of the time; I don’t believe at this stage that I should take on the role of chairman when I am abroad most of the time.

"What we have done is a pretty good handover because Geoff has thoroughly vetted me, so I think the fans can take some comfort from that."