Backflip as Port Adelaide's Alan Richardson in talks with St Kilda Ken Hinkley and Alan Richardson watch training. ST KILDA has denied suggestions Alan Richardson signed with the club today. "St Kilda can confirm that contrary to a report on a Melbourne radio station, no appointment has been made for the senior coaching role," the club said on a statement released this afternoon. The process of finding the next St Kilda senior coach is continuing. Richardson has emerged as a strong candidate to coach St Kilda after agreeing to meet with the Saints. In a major backflip, the Power's coaching and strategy director told the club late last night that he would talk with the Saints just hours after putting out a statement saying he was not interested in the position. "Alan Richardson has informed the club that he has reconsidered his position and will hold discussions with St Kilda in relation to their senior coaching position," Port said in a statement. Port was told of this decision late last night and will make no further comment at this stage. Port Adelaide director of coaching and strategy Alan Richardson at Alberton. The fact the much-sought-after Richardson has suddenly agreed to meet with St Kilda suggests he might have been offered a mega-deal to become sacked Scott Watters' replacement. He had been third favourite for the role behind Port premiership coach Mark Williams and Power premiership defender Adam Kingsley. Richardson is highly regarded and played a major role in helping Port rise from 14th to fifth in its first season under senior coach Ken Hinkley.