St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce that Stephen McGinn will be inducted into the St Mirren Hall of Fame at our Player of the Year Awards Dinner in May.

A firm fans favourite and former captain, Stephen made 203 appearances for St Mirren across two spells at the club. 

He made his Saints debut in 2007 after coming through the ranks as a youth at the club. The highlight of his first spell came in November 2008 when he scored the winner in our last ever game against Rangers at Love Street. 

Stephen would move on in January 2010 as he joined English side Watford for an undisclosed fee. After spells with Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield United, Dundee and Wycombe Wanderers, he returned to Paisley to join Saints for a second time in January 2017.

Quickly given the captain's armband by then manager Jack Ross, Stephen played an integral part in our 'Great Escape' in 2017 with the Buddies securing survival in the Championship on the final day of the 2016/17 season after a 1-1 draw against Hibernian at Easter Road. He was also instrumental the following season and secured his status in St Mirren's history as captain of the side that won the Championship and promotion back to the Premiership in 2018. 

Speaking to stmirren.com, Stephen said: "Over both my spells here I just loved my time and I'm really proud of the accolade. 

"Both were totally different spells, but both I think of as big successes."

Stephen will join John Sutton, Peter Godfrey and Billy Thomson as the 2022 inductees into the St Mirren Hall of Fame. 

Join us on Sunday 1st May 2022 at the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew for the club's prestigious Player of the Year Awards Dinner.

The event is sponsored by Walker Laird Solicitors & Estate Agents for the eighth year in a row.

With doors open at 7pm, spend an evening in the company of the St Mirren first-team, management and coaching staff at what is Renfrewshire’s premier social gathering.

Prepare to laugh the night away thanks to one of Scotland’s finest after Dinner Speakers and comedians, Eric Davidson.

Keeping everyone in line will be our MC for the evening; journalist, Foxbar boy and fellow Buddie, Bill Leckie.

The evening will consist of:

• Three Course Meal served with tea and coffee
• St Mirren Player of the Year Awards 2021/22
• Young Player of the Year Awards 2021/22
• Social Media Player of the Year Award 2021/22
• Black & White Magazine Player of the Year 2021/22
• Goal of the Season Award 2021/22
• Inductees into the club's Hall of Fame
• Every guest will also receive a special souvenir event brochure and special corporate gift to commemorate the event
• Prize Raffle
• Grand Auction

Individual places are available at £85 + VAT per person, with a minimum of two places on a shared table basis. Tables are available in multiples of 10 at £850 + VAT or 12 at £1,020 + VAT.

To reserve packages or enquire about Event & Hall of Fame award sponsorship and commemorative brochure advertising opportunities, contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy on 0141 840 1337 or email commercial@stmirren.com. 

St Mirren return to action this weekend as Stephen Robinson's side host Hibernian in the cinch Premiership.

It's the first game of the cinch Premiership split and tickets are on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online at stmirren.com/matchtickets.   

Hibernian supporters can buy tickets for Saturday's match at stmirren.com/awaysupporters 

St Mirren vs Hibernian
cinch Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Date: Saturday 23rd April 2022
Kick-off: 3pm

The Ticket Office hours for the remainder of the week are as follows: 

St Mirren Ticket Office Tel: (0141) 840-6130.

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When I wrote my last update at Christmas, I couldn’t possibly have foreseen such a tumultuous three months ahead.

We had just managed a creditable draw against Celtic with a COVID ravaged squad to end a long run of poor results. Who would have predicted such an uplift in form in the early days after the winter break, a change of Management team, the retirement of our CEO and then a dip in results that ultimately dashed our hopes of a top six slot again? Even those of us who have experienced the many highs and lows of being a Saints fan over the years would have struggled to have foreseen such a sequence of events.

As a Board we were naturally sad to see Jim and Lee move on, but we were delighted to recruit Stephen and Diarmuid so quickly to replace them. I know early results have been disappointing, but I remain confident that they will turn things around and deliver a team that continues the progress of recent years. Their record in Scottish football was what attracted us to them and generated such positivity on their appointment. Not only did they enjoy considerable success on the park, but they also integrated exciting young players into their teams, and I believe that fits with our history and strategy as a Club.

I’m as disappointed as any fan at recent results but I keep reminding myself that last year’s seventh placing was our best in decades. We want to maintain and build on that standard, but football can be such an unpredictable sport as we all know. All I can ask is that you maintain your loyal support to help the team through this sticky patch.

31st March marked the end of an era when Tony Fitzpatrick retired from his role as CEO. I’m sure you will all join me in thanking Tony for his loyalty and hard work over the years. His service as a player (twice), Manager (twice) and CEO is unlikely to be replicated at any club. Whilst he will continue as an Ambassador after a short break, I hope he and Maureen enjoy a long and happy retirement.

We have confirmed that Keith Lasley will be joining us from Motherwell in mid-May to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer. I am absolutely delighted with this appointment and excited to welcome Keith to St Mirren. We received a large number of applications for the role and Keith was selected from a very strong shortlist. He is currently studying for a Masters degree and is ambitious to forge a career in high level management in football. Also his wide experience at Motherwell, another fan-owned Club, means he is a great fit for us. I’m really looking forward to working with Keith and know he will bring great energy and insight to the Club.

As we look forward to the final fixtures, we are already making plans for next year and that includes the vexed question of whether to continue providing two stands to Rangers and Celtic at the SMISA Stadium. This is attracting increased comment from our fans so in line with our position as a majority fan owned club, I have invited a small group of fans with to consider the issue. They will report back in the next couple of weeks ahead of us planning for next season.

Finally, I’m sure you all understand that the final five fixtures are vital for the Club as we aim to finish as high in the league as possible. We all feel it when results are not going our way but I’m sure you will get behind the team for these games. Please come along and back the team for the final push. Your vocal support is so important and is really appreciated by the players and staff.

Thanks for your support!

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce that Keith Lasley will join the club as Chief Operating Officer in mid-May ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Keith takes on the newly created role following the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Tony Fitzpatrick last month and will be responsible for managing all Club operations as well as assisting the board in setting the overall vision and strategy moving forward.

A well-known face in Scottish football, Keith enjoyed a distinguished playing career in which he made almost 500 appearances for Motherwell as well as having spells in England with Plymouth Argyle and Blackpool.

Before joining Motherwell as a 19-year-old, Keith had played for Paisley side Gleniffer Thistle.

After retiring as a player in 2017, Keith took on the role of Assistant Manager at the Steelmen and is currently undertaking a Masters degree in Sports Directorship.

Keith commented: "I have always been ambitious and driven throughout my football career.

"To prepare for the next phase of my leadership career in football I am currently undertaking a Masters of Sport Directorship at Manchester Metropolitan University. St Mirren, my hometown team, have provided me with an incredible opportunity to realise my ambitions in the role of Chief Operating Officer.

"My on-the-job experience at Motherwell and academic learning have provided me with the skills to be a success in this role and be part of the leadership that will drive St Mirren forward and fulfil the massive potential this club has.

"Having being part of a fan-owned club, which sits at the heart of the community and has set high standards in how to operate, both on and off the park, I look forward to bringing my positive experiences to generate further fans and strengthen community engagement. I believe these are essential components to the success of St Mirren.

"I am excited to be working alongside the St Mirren board and staff in delivering a progressive vision for St Mirren Football Club."

St Mirren Chairman John Needham said: "I am absolutely delighted with this appointment to one of the key positions at the Club.

"We received a large number of applications for the role and Keith was selected from a very strong shortlist.

"He is currently studying for a Masters degree and is ambitious to forge a career in high level management in football. Also his wide experience at Motherwell, another fan-owned Club, means he is a great fit for us.

"I’m really looking forward to working with Keith and know he will bring great energy and insight to the Club."

The pathway is clear and if they are good enough they'll get the opportunity."

Allan McManus, Head of the St Mirren Youth Academy, discusses the pathway for young players under the first-team management at Saints.

Voting is now open for the St Mirren Goal of the Season 2021/22 award sponsored by Cruden. 

Eamonn Brophy features twice for strikes against Dundee and Ross County, while Jay Henderson's goals against Dundee United home and away are also included.

Connor Ronan has had a penchant for scoring screamers this season and he has three nominations for goals against Rangers, Aberdeen and Hearts. 

Jordan Jones' goal against Kelty Hearts in the Scottish Cup rounds out the voting.  

Voting is open until 5pm on Friday 22nd April 2022 and votes can be cast HERE. The winner will be announced at our Player of the Year Awards Dinner on Sunday 1st May.

Voting is also open for the St Mirren Social Media Player of the Year. Votes for that award can be cast HERE. 

To reserve packages or enquire about Event & Hall of Fame award sponsorship & commemorative brochure advertising opportunities, contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy on 0141 840 1337 or email commercial@stmirren.com 

Tables are also available in multiples of TEN at £850 + VAT or TWELVE at £1020 + VAT, please contact Campbell Kennedy at commercial@stmirren.com to reserve a full table.

The SPFL has today published the post-split fixture list for the 2021/22 cinch Premiership season.

The schedule for the final five fixture rounds has now been confirmed with the games starting on Saturday 23rd April.

Saints will kick-off the split at home to Hibernian on Saturday 23rd April. The Buddies will then travel to McDiarmid Park to face St Johnstone the following week. 

Stephen Robinson's men will host Dundee on Saturday 7th May, with our final home match against Livingston on Wednesday 11th May. 

Saints then travel to Aberdeen on the final day of the cinch Premiership season on Sunday 15th May. 

Post-Split fixtures

We have to regroup and get going again because we know we are better than what we've shown.""

The manager gives his thoughts after defeat to Rangers.

St Mirren suffered a disappointing loss as Rangers ran out 4-0 winners at the SMiSA Stadium.

Kemar Roofe scored a hat-trick for the visitors before Joe Aribo curled home a really good finish from 20 yards on a day to forget for Saints.

With yesterday's results meaning top six was no longer a possibility for the Buddies, focus turned to aiming to finish the best of bottom six and Stephen Robinson made two changes from the side that lost at Motherwell last week with Charles Dunne and Alex Gogic coming in for Conor McCarthy and Ethan Erhahon. 

But Saints got off to the worst possible start when Roofe put the visitors in front after just two minutes. The Rangers forward met a Ryan Kent cross from the right and headed into the far corner leaving Dean Lyness with no chance. 

The Buddies reacted well though and were playing some decent stuff as the first-half progress though they couldn't create anything to break down the Rangers defence. 

It looked like the Saints would head into the break still very much in the match, but the manager's half-time team talk would have to change when Rangers doubled their advantage right at the end of the first-half when Roofe headed home his second of the afternoon. It was almost a carbon copy of his opening goal with the striker unchallenged as he nodded into the corner of the net and came just moments after Aaron Ramsey had cracked the bar for the visitors. 

An uphill task would be made even more difficult just five minutes into the second-half when Roofe completed his hat-trick. Fashion Sakala was able to waltz through the Saints defence via the aid of a one-two with Aribo and Roofe was the quickest to react to the break of the ball - slamming home from inside the six yard box.

Alex Gogic almost pulled one back straight after Rangers' third with the Cypriot midfielder almost catching out goalkeeper Allan McGregor, but the veteran stopper managed to get down to claw away.

Alex Gogic almost pulled a goal back early in the second-half (Image: Allan Picken)

In truth though it was Rangers who were looking the more likely to add to their lead and substitute Amad Diallo should have punished a Saints error with 20 minutes remaining. McCarthy slipped on the halfway line under pressure from Aribo who slid the ball through to Sakala. The Zambian forward burst forward and found Manchester United loanee Diallo who somehow put wide. 

Rangers would add a fourth with less than 15 minutes remaining. There was nothing Lyness could do to keep it out as Aribo curled into top corner from 20 yards. 

Alex Greive forced a brilliant save from McGregor in the dying embers as Saints looked for a consolation, but it would be a day to forget for the Buddies. 

Full-Time: St Mirren 0-4 Rangers

St Mirren: Lyness, Fraser, Shaughnessy (c), Dunne (McCarthy 45), Tait, Ronan, Power, Gogic, Henderson (Greive 63), Jones (Erhahon 79), Brophy (Main 63)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Smyth, Thomson, Gallagher, Gilmartin

Rangers: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Helander (King 45), Barisic, Lundstram (Davis 26), Ramsey (Sands 45), Aribo, Kent (Wright 45), Roofe (Amad 63), Sakala
Subs Not Used: McLaughlin, Balogun, Kamara, Arfield

Referee: John Beaton
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence
Assistant Referee: Ross Macleod
Fourth Official: Euan Anderson

Attendance: 6,583

The St Mirren Ticket Office will be closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (11/12/13th April). 

Any urgent enquiries can be made via email to tickets@stmirren.com or info@stmirren.com, while the reception remains open as normal.

The Ticket Office will reopen on Thursday 14th April at 10am. 

The Ticket Office hours for the remainder of this week are as follows: