Fixture against Celtic rearranged

The SPFL has confirmed this afternoon that our match against Celtic - originally scheduled for Saturday 18th December - will now take place on Wednesday 22nd December with a 7:45pm kick-off. 

The match has been rescheduled due to Celtic's progression to the Final of the Premier Sports Cup which takes place on Sunday 19th December. 

The full rescheduled match details are:

St Mirren v Celtic
cinch Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm

Manager praise for Ryan Flynn after milestone appearance

I'm delighted for Flynny. He's been a terrific player for me since I came in and he's just a top pro."

Jim Goodwin praises Ryan Flynn after the midfielder made his 100th St Mirren appearance in this afternoon's draw.

Late leveller denies Saints all three points

A late Livingston equaliser denied St Mirren all three points at the SMiSA Stadium. 

An incredible Jamie McGrath strike had given Saints a second-half lead before Nicky Devlin levelled in the dying minutes to grab Livi a share of the spoils. 

The visitors started the brighter and Cristian Montano really should have had the Lions in front on 10 minutes. The forward was there to meet a Devlin cross from the right but bulleted the header wide from close range. 

After a slow start Saints began to take better control of the match and could have been ahead after 17 minutes. Marcus Fraser got his head on to a Scott Tanser corner which lead to a stramash with Jim Goodwin's men unable to force home. Five minutes later the Saints had another good opportunity when Richard Tait's cut-back found Alan Power in the box, but the Irishman scooped over. 

The Buddies were dealt a blow on 34 minutes when Conor McCarthy was forced to hobble off after making a challenge on the touchline. He was replaced by Charles Dunne who made his first appearance since August. 

Chances were at a premium in the first-half but Jak Alnwick had to be alert a few minutes before the interval. Odin Bailey latched on to Bruce Anderson's takedown and the winger drove forward and saw a powerful effort from 20 yards pushed away by the Saints goalkeeper. 

As they did in the first-half, Livingston started the second 45 the stronger of the two with Montano having another opportunity when he forced an important save from Alnwick on 57 minutes.

Saints were struggling to create chances and Jim Goodwin responded by making a change just after the hour mark when he replaced Connor Ronan with Kristian Dennis.

McGrath - back from international duty with the Republic of Ireland - wasn't far away a few minutes after the change with an audacious attempt. The midfielder brought the ball down on his chest and volleyed just wide. Six minutes later it would be the Irishman who gave us the lead in stunning fashion. The 25-year-old spotted Max Stryjek off his line and lifted it over the goalkeeper from 25 yards to put us ahead. 

Jamie McGrath celebrates after putting St Mirren ahead (Image: Allan Picken)

It looked like that one goal would be enough to secure three points for the Buddies but the visitors scored a leveller in the final two minutes of normal time. Livingston captain Nicky Devlin drilled home from the edge of the area to deny St Mirren the win.  

There was still time for drama in the dying embers of the game when the Saints players screamed for what looked to be a stonewall penalty in the final seconds when the ball struck the arm of Harris Panayiotou but the referee blew for full-time. 

Full-Time: St Mirren 1-1 Livingston

St Mirren: Alnwick, Fraser, McCarthy (Dunne 34), Shaughnessy (c), Tait, Flynn, Power, Tanser, Ronan (Dennis 61), McGrath, Brophy (Main 78)
Subs Not Used: Lyness, Erhahon, Kiltie, McAllister

Livingston: Stryjek, Devlin (c), Parkes, Fitzwater, Montano (Forrest 75), Bailly, Holt, Shinnie (Longridge 75), Omeonga, McMillan, Anderson (Panayiotou 75)
Subs Not Used: Maley, Sibbald, Penrice, Kabia

Referee: Steven McLean
Assistant Referee: David McGeachie
Assistant Referee: Craig Ferguson
Fourth Official: Calum Scott

Up Next: St Mirren v Livingston (20th Nov)

St Mirren are back at the SMiSA Stadium following the final international break of 2021. 

Jim Goodwin's men play host to Livingston on Saturday aiming for a win that could take them into the top six. Saints currently sit in eighth place in the cinch Premiership - three points above David Martindale's outfit. 

Despite a run of three wins on the spin last month, Saints have failed to win in their last four - drawing two (0-0 v St Johnstone & 2-2 v Motherwell) and losing two (0-1 v Dundee & 1-2 v Rangers). 

Livingston are unbeaten in their last four having drawn with Celtic (0-0) and Dundee United (1-1) in recent weeks as well as winning against Ross County (3-2) and St Johnstone (3-0). 

Match Details

St Mirren v Livingston
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Saturday 20th November 2021
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

Ticket Info

Tickets for Saturday's match are on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. Vaccine certification is not required.

Away supporters can buy directly from Livingston or online at this link.

The match is also available on PPV at a cost of £12.50 for anyone who can't make the match. However, due to UEFA broadcasting restrictions this service is not available in England. 

Previous 

It's been a little over a month since the last time the two sides met. 

The Buddies travelled through to Livingston at the start of October and came back to Paisley with all three points with Ethan Erhahon's first-half goal enough to secure a 1-0 win for Saints. 

That was the second meeting of the two this season with the other also at the Tony Macaroni Arena in the Premier Sports Cup in August. The Lions edged Saints out on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in normal time. 

Neither side could be separated on Livingston's last visit to Paisley back in February. A stunning Cammy MacPherson strike cancelled out Conor McCarthy's own-goal in a 1-1 draw. 

Ethan Erhahon celebrates after scoring the winner at Livingston in October (Image: David Henderson) 

The officials

Steven McLean is the referee on Saturday and he's assisted by David McGeachie and Craig Ferguson. Calum Scott is the fourth official. 

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Marcus Fraser believes squad are ready for the challenge ahead of busy spell

Marcus Fraser is looking forward to a busy festive period as Saints return from the final international break of 2021.

The Buddies face nine cinch Premiership matches before the winter break at the start of January.

It's a run of nine matches in 44 days that will see Saints hosting Livingston, Ross County, Hibernian, Celtic and Motherwell as well as heading away to Hearts, Aberdeen, Rangers and Dundee United.

The 27-year-old defender knows it's going to be a difficult spell beginning with this weekend's home match against Livingston, but is adamant everyone in the squad is up for the challenge. 

The next four to six weeks is going to be hectic so we're going to need everyone in the squad. 

"It is a really good squad that we've got so when anyone is called upon at any time I think everyone is going to be ready. It's going to be exciting so we'll look forward to it.

"Every game in the Premiership is tough," he continued. 

"Livingston always like to get in your face and make things difficult. I think they are on a decent wee run themselves but we're at home and need to stamp our authority on the game.

"The last two months we've started to play really good football and score a lot of goals which is obviously important. At the start of the season we weren't getting the results, but the last month or so we've started to pick up the results. 

"After the international breaks we've had a good bounce and hopefully that can continue on Saturday."

Marcus celebrates after scoring away to Ross County last month (Image: Ken MacPherson)

Marcus has a new biggest fan this season with his one-year-old son now regularly attending matches.

The defender admits that gives him added motivation heading into matches.

I think he's more of a fan favourite than me," Marcus joked.

"He loves coming to the games and singing all the songs. When we are at home he reminds me of all the songs that the fans are singing.

"I love looking up and seeing him jumping about and singing and dancing. It gives you that wee edge when you see that because you want to go out there and win for him."

Ticket Info: Hearts v St Mirren (27th Nov)

Tickets for St Mirren's trip to Edinburgh to face Hearts on Saturday 27th November are on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office.

Hearts have informed us that there will be no cash turnstiles on the day of the match so tickets must be purchased in advance from the ticket office.

Please note that spot checks will be in place for this match so all supporters over the age of 18 need proof they are double vaccinated or have proof they are exempt. No refunds will be available for anyone who purchases a ticket without proof of their vaccination status. 

Hearts vs St Mirren
cinch Premiership
Venue: Tynecastle Park
Date: Saturday 27th November 2021
Kick-off: 3pm

The ticket prices as follows:

Roseburn Stand

Upper, Row 9 and above

Adult £27
Over 65/FT Students £19
U18 £14
U16 £7
U13 £5

Four disabled seats are available at a cost of £15 with carer free of charge. Ambulant disabled supporters will be charged the regular match price with carer free of charge.

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

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

Ticket Info: St Mirren v Livingston (20th Nov)

St Mirren return from the international break when Jim Goodwin's men host Livingston at the SMiSA Stadium on Saturday.

Tickets are on-sale for Saturday's match are available at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

Match Details

St Mirren v Livingston
cinch Premiership

Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 20th November 2021
Kick-off: 3pm

Season Tickets ARE valid for this game. 

Home end tickets will be on sale (subject to availability) until kick-off. They can be purchased at the St Mirren Ticket Office or online at stmirren.com/matchtickets. Remember you can beat the queues on matchday and purchase tickets online right until kick-off and receive them as an e-ticket on your phone. 

Season ticket holders who can't attend can watch for free on tv.stmirren.com. PPV will also be available at a cost of £12.50 on ppv.stmirren.com

Livingston supporters can buy tickets directly from Livingston or online at stmirren.com/awaysupporters


Ticket Information

  • Main Stand (Regular Seats)
    Main Stand (Regular Seats)
    Adult £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s.

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • West Stand
    West Stand
    Adult £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s.

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • Tony Fitzpatrick Family (South) Stand
    Tony Fitzpatrick Family (South) Stand
    Adult £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    Please note that the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand is a Family Stand and therefore we expect no swearing within this area.

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s. 

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • North Stand (Away Fans)
    North Stand (Away Fans)
    Adult £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s. 

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

 

Jamie McGrath looking forward to international duty

Jamie McGrath can't wait to turn out for the Republic of Ireland after fearing he was set to miss their upcoming qualifiers.

The 25-year-old was stretchered off with a hip injury in Saints cinch Premiership match against Rangers at the end of last month.

He missed the Buddies' subsequent matches against Motherwell and Dundee, but a scan result showed the damage wasn't as significant as first thought and he was able to return in Saturday's draw away to St Johnstone.

Jamie then travelled to meet his international teammates on Sunday ahead of their matches against Portugal and Luxembourg where he'll be looking to add to the five caps he's picked up for his country so far.

I am really looking forward to it," Jamie told stmirren.com.

"Hopefully I can get some minutes and see what happens, but I'm looking forward to getting in amongst it.

"The fear when I was on the stretcher was that I didn’t know what it was at the time. You always fear the worst and think months rather than weeks.

"When it settled down I was fine and Kevin [Bain, St Mirren physio] kept me in the loop that I wouldn't be out for long.

"I was gutted to miss the games against Motherwell and Dundee, but I’m delighted to be back now in trying to help us get the three points. Unfortunately it didn’t happen against St Johnstone. 

"It was good to get back and obviously bit quicker than expected. The medical team have been brilliant with me and I was delighted to get back out there.

"The gaffer asked me how I was feeling after 70 minutes and I felt good. I was still a bit tender but you never want to come off."

Jamie feared he was set for a significant spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off against Rangers.

While Jamie admits there was frustration that the side didn't create enough to win the match against St Johnstone, the 0-0 draw was Saints' fifth match unbeaten away from home in the cinch Premiership and the midfielder feels there are positives to take from performances over the last number of games.

I thought we started well," he said.

"We had a few half chances and when we are on top we need to start taking our chances because it is a different game in this league when you go one up. It forces the opposition to come out of their shape and we can play a bit more freely.

"It is frustrating being the better side, but not creating the chances we would have liked. I have to take some responsibility for that as well because it is my job to create at the end of the day and I don’t think we did create enough over the 90 minutes.

"I think the majority of our performances have been good so far. I think we have been dominating possession about 80% of games we have been playing. You’re always going to give yourself a good chance when you keep the ball and keep it moving but like I said we are disappointed not getting the win although St Johnstone are a quality side."

The midfielder returned to the side in Saturday's draw at St Johnstone.

Jamie also praised the Buddies faithful who have travelled in their numbers over the past few weeks to follow the Saints from Edinburgh to Dingwall and Motherwell to Perth.

Speaking on that fan support, the 25-year-old said: "It is unreal.

When you see all the fans there especially in the warm-up it just gets you going. They are brilliant and stick with us through thick and thin.

"Unfortunately we didn’t get that goal for them but up until the 90th minute they were still chanting and cheering so hats off to them - they are class."

Main image courtesy of FAIreland

Joe Shaughnessy praises character of squad

Saints skipper Joe Shaughnessy praised the character of the team after Saturday's point away to St Johnstone.

The captain confessed he felt it was a fair result at a difficult venue as the Buddies drew 0-0 with the Perth Saints.

However, the point saw Jim Goodwin's men extend their unbeaten run away from home in the cinch Premiership to five matches and Shaughnessy puts that run down to personality within the changing room.

I think it’s the character of the squad," Joe said to stmirren.com.

"It’s [McDiarmid Park] not an easy place to come and it was a bit of a battle. To come away with a clean sheet is not a bad result at the end of the day. I don’t think we really created enough to say we could win the game, but I don’t think they did either so 0-0 is fair.

"You see lads coming in that haven’t played a lot of football and they do a really good job for us. It’s just a strength to the squad and that is what the success is down to.

"I think we know what we want to do when we get the ball, how we want to play and the players we want to get on the ball. It is just missing the few goals in the last few of games we haven’t scored.

"We just need to improve that side of the game and work the opposition goalkeepers a little more, but other than that I think we are coming into a good bit of form and playing pretty well."

Saturday's draw sees Saints head into the international break sitting in eighth place in the cinch Premiership - joint on points with Aberdeen and Hibernian who occupy the two spots above the Buddies.

I think in the main we’ve played pretty well," Joe said, reflecting on the club's form. "We have played some good stuff.

"The only game we didn’t really play the way we can was Dundee last week.

"We maybe haven’t got the results we really wanted but we have been playing some good stuff, so I think there is a lot to look forward to."

Joe Shaughnessy tussles with David Wotherspoon

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