The person that is coming into this job is one lucky person because they are going to inherit a really good squad. They've been brilliant and I'd like to thank them for that."

Interim Jamie Langfield thanked the players after today's draw with Livingston. 

A late Greg Kiltie goal saw 10 man St Mirren take a share of the spoils and extend their unbeaten run in 2022 to eight matches. 

An own-goal from Joe Shaughnessy had put Livingston in the driving seat for all three points. But Saints midfielder Kiltie nabbed his third goal in two games to ensure a point for the managerless Buddies. 

Jamie Langfield and Allan McManus took charge of the team following the news this morning of the departure of Jim Goodwin and Lee Sharp to Aberdeen. The interim management side - assisted by Andy Webster and Michael McArdle from the St Mirren Youth Academy - chose the same starting eleven that defeated Kelty Hearts in the Scottish Cup last weekend.

The interim management team of Jamie Langfield, Allan McManus and Andy Webster (Image: Craig Brown)

The first opportunity of the game went Saints way after a neat exchange between Connor Ronan and Jordan Jones saw the latter dance his way into the box but fire into the side-netting on eight minutes. Bruce Anderson had the first chance for the home side on 13 minutes after playing a one-two with Nicky Devlin.

Livingston had the better of the first-half without creating too much to worry Saints. Ayo Obileye headed over from a corner on 21 minutes while Jason Holt curled into the hands of Saints goalkeeper Jak Alnwick seven minutes before the interval.

David Martindale's outfit came out with more intent after the break and Joel Nouble should have done better with a chance on 54 minutes. Alan Forrest's strike deflected into the path of the striker who got it all wrong as he scuffed wide.

The home side would take the lead just a minute later when Anderson got on the end of a Devlin cross from the right side. The striker's first attempt cracked off the post with the rebound unfortunately coming off Shaughnessy, finding its way into the back of the net. 

Saints hadn't got going in the second-half and could have been two behind just before the hour mark with Jack Fitzwater having an effort blocked from close-range. 

Jamie Langfield had made three changes to try and find a way back into the match with Jay Henderson, Curtis Main and Scott Tanser all introduced over a 12 minute spell. And just two minutes after the latter had been introduced the Buddies were level. Tanser's deep corner was met by the head of Marcus Fraser at the far post where he headed back across the face of goal. Richard Tait miscontrolled but it fell nicely to Kiltie who drilled home from the edge of the area to draw us level. 

Greg Kiltie celebrates after scoring our equaliser (Image: Craig Brown)

Saints were reduced to 10 men when Charles Dunne was shown a straight red card for a supposed foul on Livingston substitute Sebastian Soto. It looked a harsh decision by referee Willie Collum with Dunne incredulous at receiving his marching order. Livi almost immediately took the lead again from the resulting free-kick after Forrest's ball in came off Fraser and had to be clawed wide by Alnwick.

The Buddies managed to see the game out and take a point back to Paisley.

Full-Time: Livingston 1-1 St Mirren

St Mirren: Alnwick, Fraser, Shaughnessy (c), Dunne, Tait, Power, Gogic (Henderson 64), Ronan, Kiltie, Jones (Tanser 76), Greive (Main 72)
Subs Not Used: Lyness, Millar, McCarthy, Erhahon, Flynn

Livingston: Stryjek, Devlin (c), Fitzwater, Obileye (Boyes 75), Penrice, Holt, Omeonga, Pittman, Forrest, Nouble (Shinnie 75), Anderson (Soto 75)
Subs Not Used: Maley, Longridge, McMillan, Kelly, Montaño, Sibbald

Referee: William Collum
Assistant Referee: Alan Mulvanny
Assistant Referee: Gordon Crawford
Fourth Official: Peter Stuart

Attendance: 4,228

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Jim Goodwin has departed the club to join Aberdeen FC as their new manager.

The board of directors and everyone at St Mirren would like to thank Jim for the role he has played at the club since taking over as manager in June 2019.

St Mirren Chief Executive Tony Fitzpatrick said: "I would like to place on record my thanks to Jim Goodwin for all he has done in his time at St Mirren.

"Jim raised the bar during his time at the club – reaching both the semi-finals of the League and Scottish Cups last season as well as achieving our highest top-flight finish in over 30 years. Jim leaves us challenging for a top six position and in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.

"I know leaving St Mirren was a difficult decision for Jim and while we are disappointed to lose him, Aberdeen met a release clause within his contract and we respect his decision to move on.

"Jim has been a fantastic ambassador for our club and we wish him every success for the future."

We can also confirm that a deal is in place for Assistant Manager Lee Sharp to join Jim at Aberdeen. We thank Lee for his efforts in his time at St Mirren and wish him well for the future.

An interim coaching team has been put in place with Jamie Langfield working alongside Head of Youth Development Allan McManus, Michael McArdle and Andy Webster to take charge of first-team matters until a new manager is appointed.

The St Mirren board has already begun the formal process of recruiting a new manager and will provide a further update in due course.

St Mirren are back in cinch Premiership action tomorrow as we take on Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena.

Tickets for tomorrow's match are available online at this link.

Livingston have also confirmed that they will have an away ticket office open on Saturday at the Tony Macaroni Arena. That will accept both cash and card payments.

Livingston vs St Mirren
cinch Premiership
Venue: The Tony Macaroni Arena, Livingston
Date: Saturday 19th February 2022
Kick-off: 3pm

The ticket prices as follows:

* - 65+ or full-time students and registered disabled.

PPV is available for those not attending Saturday's match at a cost of £20 at ppv.livingstonfc.co.uk.

St Mirren TV international subscribers can watch live as part of their subscription. International subscriptions start at £14.99 per month or £149.99 per year for access to all of our cinch Premiership matches.

Parking 

Livingston have parking available at the Tony Macaroni Arena on Saturday outside the North Stand. 

That's priced at £5 for cars and £10 for buses. Please note this is cash only.

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that we have been approached by Aberdeen FC to speak to manager Jim Goodwin in relation to their managerial vacancy.

This is an opportunity that Jim wishes to explore and the club has granted the manager permission to speak to Aberdeen regarding this position.

We hope for a swift resolution to this matter. 

Jed McCabe of Chit Chat with Jed and Co chats to St Mirren legend Tony Fitzpatrick about his life and career in and out of football of the highs, lows and in between!

Unfortunately due to technical problems with our card payment provider, the Ticket Office can only accept cash only this evening. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Livingston have, however, this afternoon confirmed that they will have an away ticket office open on Saturday at the Tony Macaroni Arena. That will accept both cash and card payments.

The St Mirren Ticket Office is open this evening between 5pm-7pm.

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that we have reached a mutual agreement to terminate the contract of Lee Erwin.

Lee signed for Saints from Ross County in September 2020 and scored on his debut against Celtic.

The 27-year-old would make 42 appearances overall scoring four goals. 

We would like to thank Lee for his efforts and wish him all the best for his future career. 

Saints have a number of away matches coming up with visits to Livingston, Dundee and Celtic all on the cards over the next couple of weeks. 

Tickets for all of these matches are available now at the St Mirren Ticket Office. 

Livingston vs St Mirren
cinch Premiership
Venue: The Tony Macaroni Arena, Livingston
Date: Saturday 19th February 2022
Kick-off: 3pm

The ticket prices as follows:

* - 65+ or full-time students and registered disabled.

We have been allocated with 14 wheelchair spaces and 14 carer seats. Wheelchair and carer tickets are only available at the St Mirren Ticket Office.

Livingston have confirmed that they will have an away ticket office open on Saturday at the Tony Macaroni Arena. That will accept both cash and card payments. 

Dundee vs St Mirren
cinch Premiership
Venue: The Kilmac Stadium, Dundee
Date: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Kick-off: 7:45pm

Our cinch Premiership match against Dundee - originally scheduled to take place on Saturday 29th January - takes place on Wednesday 23rd February 2022.

Tickets for the original fixture are still valid, while refunds are available for anyone who can't make the rearranged date. 

Tickets are not available online. For wheelchair and carer tickets please get in touch with the St Mirren Ticket Office to arrange.

Tickets can be posted out to supporters but this will entail special delivery costs with the cut-off two days before the match. For more details contact tickets@stmirren.com. 

The ticket prices as follows:

* - 65+ or full-time students and registered disabled.

Celtic vs St Mirren
cinch Premiership
Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow
Date: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Kick-off: 7:45pm

Saints then travel to Glasgow to face Celtic at Celtic Park at the beginning of March.  

Tickets are not available online. Tickets can be posted out to supporters but this will entail special delivery costs with the cut-off two days before the match. For more details contact tickets@stmirren.com. 

The ticket prices as follows:

*- 65+ and Under-16s
**- Under -13s must be accompanied by an adult

For wheelchair and carer tickets please get in touch with the St Mirren Ticket Office to arrange. Wheelchair users price is £20 with PA free of charge. 

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

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

St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com

St Mirren head to Dundee a week today to face the Dark Blues in our rearranged fixture.

The original fixture - scheduled in January - was postponed due to stadium safety issues at the Kilmac Stadium caused by high winds. 

Tickets are on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office while tickets for the original fixture remain valid. Refunds are available for anyone who can't make the rearranged date and anyone wishing a refund should contact the Ticket Office. 

Please note that tickets for this fixture are not available online. 

Dundee vs St Mirren
cinch Premiership
Venue: The Kilmac Stadium, Dundee
Date: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Kick-off: 7:45pm

The ticket prices as follows:

*Over-65s/Students/Disabled

For wheelchair and carer tickets please get in touch with the St Mirren Ticket Office to arrange.

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

St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com