It was a really professional performance with some good quality football in amongst it."
The manager praised the professionalism of his side as they defeated Kelty Hearts 4-0 in the Scottish Cup.
St Mirren cruised into the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup with a comprehensive victory over Kelty Hearts.
Alex Greive, Jordan Jones and a Greg Kiltie double saw Saints book their place in the last eight of the competition.
Jim Goodwin named the same starting eleven that defeated St Johnstone midweek with Alex Greive leading the line once again after scoring his first Saints goal on Wednesday.
The visitors started in bright fashion with Kevin Thomson wanting his side to take the game to the Buddies. Joe Cardle won a free-kick in a good area early on just 20 yards from goal. Kelty captain Michael Tidser blazed well over. Cardle will feel he should have done better on 12 minutes when he was picked out by Kallum Higginbotham, but his effort was blocked by Joe Shaughnessy.
Saints took the lead with just 15 minutes on the clock when Greive netted his second goal in two games. Richard Tait's initial effort was pushed into the air by Kelty goalkeeper Darren Jamieson with the New Zealand forward the first to react as he headed home.
Alex Greive heads Saints in front with his second goal in as many games (Image: Allan Picken)
A tame Greive effort from the edge of the area on 30 minutes and a long-distance strike from Connor Ronan which flew over the bar 10 minutes later were all the game really had to show in the remainder of what was an uneventful first-half.
Jim Goodwin made two changes at the break with Scott Tanser returning from injury in place of Marcus Fraser, while Ryan Flynn replaced Richard Tait.
Jordan Jones doubled Saints' advantage five minutes into the second-half with a stunning goal to open his St Mirren account. The ball was worked back to the Northern Ireland international on the left-hand side of the box and he whipped it into the far right corner of the net to put us two ahead.
Jordan Jones celebrates after scoring his first goal for the Saints (Image: Allan Picken)
Jones was instrumental in our third goal nine minutes later. The winger played a wonderful ball through to Kiltie with the outside of his foot. Kiltie swivelled and fired low into the bottom left to extend the advantage.
Saints were well on top and heading through to the last eight but Kelty still searched for a consolation goal with substitute Alfredo Aygeman forcing Jak Alnwick into a good stop.
In the end though it would be Jim Goodwin's men that would further extend their lead when a bit of calamitous defending from Kelty allowed Kiltie to slam home his second of the day and round off a good afternoon's work.
Greg Kiltie celebrates after netting a brace (Image: Allan Picken)
Full-Time: St Mirren 4-0 Kelty Hearts
St Mirren: Alnwick, Fraser (Tanser 46), Shaughnessy (c) (McCarthy 68), Dunne, Tait (Flynn 46), Power (Erhahon 68), Gogic, Ronan, Kiltie, Jones (Henderson 73), Greive
Subs Not Used: Lyness, Urminsky, Millar, Erwin
Kelty Hearts: Jamieson, Philip, Forster (McNab 69), O'Ware, Ngewnya, Barjonas, Tidser, Black (Reilly 52), Cardle (Agyeman 52), Higginbotham, Austin (Biabi 64)
Subs Not Used: Donaldson, Cameron
Referee: Andrew Dallas
Assistant Referee: Frank Connor
Assistant Referee: Andy Milne
Fourth Official: Kevin Clancy
Attendance: 3,398
Jim Goodwin has named his starting line-up for today's Scottish Cup Fifth Round tie against Kelty Hearts.
The manager has elected for the same starting eleven that defeated St Johnstone in the cinch Premiership on Wednesday night.
Joe Shaughnessy captains the side for this afternoon's game against the cinch League Two leaders, while Alex Greive leads the line once again after scoring his first goal for Saints on Wednesday.
Scott Tanser returns to the bench after missing the last three matches due to injury.
St Mirren: Alnwick, Fraser, Shaughnessy (c), Dunne, Tait, Power, Gogic, Ronan, Kiltie, Jones, Greive
Subs: Lyness, Urminsky, Millar, McCarthy, Tanser, Flynn, Erhahon, Henderson, Erwin
Kelty Hearts: Jamieson, Black, Forster, O'Ware, Ngwenya, Philip, Tidser, Barjonas, Higginbotham, Cardle, Austin
Subs: Donaldson, McNab, Cameron, Reilly, Biabi, Agyeman
Tickets for today's match will be on sale until kick-off (subject to availability) at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online at stmirren.com/matchtickets.
The match is also live on PPV at ppv.stmirren.com. This stream is restricted to viewers in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Wales. Due to UEFA broadcasting restrictions, PPV is not available in England.
St Mirren host cinch League Two side Kelty Hearts at the SMiSA Stadium on Saturday in the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup.
St Mirren vs Kelty Hearts
cinch Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 12th February 2022
Kick-off: 3pm
The match day officials for Saturday's match against Kelty Hearts are as follows:
Referee: Andrew Dallas
Assistant Referee: Frank Connor
Assistant Referee: Andy Milne
Fourth Official: Kevin Clancy
Match Details
The game kicks-off at 3pm.
Please note season tickets are not valid for this match and your season ticket card won't be activated for this match. You will receive an email with your e-ticket which can be printed off or used on your phone and scanned at the turnstiles.
Home end tickets are on general sale at the St Mirren ticket office and online at stmirren.com/matchtickets. They are priced at £20 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for under-16s. Padded seats are £2 extra.
The Ticket Office will be open on match day from 11:00am until 15 minutes after kick-off. The West Stand ticket booth will also be open from 1:30pm until kick-off.
The fastest and easiest way to buy tickets for the home end is online. This will provide supporters with a QR code directly to their phones that will be scanned at the turnstiles for entry.
Tickets for away supporters are only available to purchase online at stmirren.com/awaysupporters.
As this is a cup match, St Mirren TV is not available to season ticket holders.
The match will be shown live on St Mirren PPV at a cost of £14.99. Please note that this stream is restricted to viewers in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Wales. Due to UEFA broadcasting restrictions, PPV is not available in England.
If you’re based outside of the UK/Ireland, you can watch as part of your subscription at tv.stmirren.com.
The St Mirren Ticket Office (Main Stand) opening hours in the build up to this match are as follows:
Fri, 11th Feb - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sat, 12th Feb - 11:00am to 3:15pm
Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com
Covid status checks
Covid status checks will not be in place for this match.
At the SMiSA Stadium we have an electronic ticketing system in place at the turnstiles.
The process of using the system is fairly straight-forward and easy to use:
The whole process will only take a few seconds.
Please note that there will be stewards in attendance to help where required.
The Club has been made aware of problems occasioned by inconsiderate parking in the area of Tannahill Road.
Seemingly supporters are parking despite the presence of double yellow lines and as a consequence local bus routes are also being blocked because streets in this area are narrow and fans are parking on both sides. People, many of whom are elderly, are having to walk from Greenhill Road to their homes because buses can’t get access.
Residents who have cars parked in driveways are experiencing similar difficulties getting their vehicles in and out. On being approached by local residents some supporters have been somewhat aggressive which could lead to confrontation.
St Mirren Football Club strives to be a good neighbour and we would ask that ALL supporters attending the stadium not only park in accordance with local parking restrictions but also give consideration to the needs of local residents by parking sensibly so as not to occasion an unnecessary obstruction.
We are also aware of problems with patrons parking at the front of the Main Stand to pick up disabled supporters at the end of the game. This area is a 'no parking' zone on match days (with cones on the road) and has to be kept clear for emergency access. It is an inappropriate location for disabled spectator uplifts, as not only does it cause an obstruction on the road, it also causes a danger to pedestrians leaving the stadium.
Please note that the designated pick-up/drop off points are either in Drums Avenue or the two lay-byes on Ferguslie Park Avenue.
BY ROAD
Follow signs for Paisley & Glasgow Airport. Exit the M8 at Junction 29 (St James’ Interchange) which is just after Glasgow Airport turn off if travelling east to west. Be careful not to exit on to the A737 which is signposted for Irvine. It is best to stay in the middle lane when passing the Airport as this leads naturally to the St James’ Interchange exit.
At the interchange take the first left onto a dual carriageway with some football parks on the left hand side. Follow this road and after a sharp right hand bend you should now be in Greenock Road. Then take your first right on to Clark Street and drive to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the stadium on the opposite side of the road.
BY RAIL
Get train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Paisley St James – exit from the station is straight onto Greenhill Road where the stadium is facing you. To plan your journey by rail with Scotrail please click HERE.
BY BUS
Most buses will stop at Paisley Cross or Mill Street, from both you will see the Paisley Town Hall. From the Town Hall cross the High Street towards the Piazza Shopping Centre, when acoss walk towards the town centre until you come to Gilmour Street. Turn right on to Gilmour Street and walk towards the railway station which is about 150 yards away. From there you can get train to Paisley St James or if you prefer to walk the following routes are advised by the police:
Home fans: cross road to the left on to St James Street – follow through up Underwood Road then turn right at Greenhill Road where stadium is 200 yards further along the road. Access to the Main Stand is from Greenhill Road and the South and West Stands will be accessed from Drums Avenue.
Away fans: cross road to Love Street continue up the street till you come to Albion Street where you will turn left. Follow Albion Street until you come to the junction with Greenock Road where you will turn right. Cross the road then walk about 200 yards before taking your first left on to Clark Street. Walk straight up Clark Street to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the the stadium on the opposite side of the road. Access to the North Stand will be from Ferguslie Park Avenue.
Tickets for our cinch Premiership match away to Livingston are available at the St Mirren Ticket Office. Tickets are also available online at this link.
Saints face Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena for the third time this season.
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:
| Adult | £25 |
| Concession* | £17 |
| U16 | £10 |
* - Over 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.
St Mirren Ticket Office Tel: (0141) 840-6130.
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com
There's no let up for Saints as Jim Goodwin's men get set to host cinch League Two side Kelty Hearts in Scottish Cup action.
Saints reached the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup after a 2-0 win over Ayr United at Somerset Park last month.
The Buddies are in the best form of the season so far with five wins from six matches in 2022. Jim Goodwin's side have defeated St Johnstone, Hibernian, Aberdeen, Ayr United and Dundee United while they also drew 1-1 with Motherwell.
Kelty Hearts sit atop of cinch League Two - 10 points clear of nearest challengers Forfar Athletic.
Kevin Thomson's men caused the shock of the Fourth Round when they defeated holders St Johnstone 1-0 after extra-time at New Central Park. Kelty also beat League One high-flyers Montrose 3-1 on penalties in the Third Round.
Match Details
St Mirren v Kelty Hearts
Competition: Scottish Cup
Date: Saturday 12th February 2022
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Ticket Info
Please note season tickets will not be valid and your season ticket card won't be activated for this match - you will receive an email with your e-ticket which can be printed off or used on your phone and scanned at the turnstiles.
Home end tickets are on general sale at stmirren.com/matchtickets. They are priced at £20 for adults, £10 for concessions* and £5 for under-16s. *Over-65, U18s and full-time students.
Away fans can purchase their tickets at stmirren.com/awaysupporters.
Covid Status
Covid status checks will not be in place for this match.
Previous
This will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
The St Mirren B team faced Kelty in the SPFL Trust Trophy earlier this season with Peter Urminsky the hero - saving three penalties in a 3-0 penalty shoot-out win after a 1-1 draw in normal time. 
Peter Urminsky celebrates after saving three penalty kicks when St Mirren B defeated Kelty Hearts in the SPFL Trust Trophy earlier this season.
The officials
The referee on Saturday is Andrew Dallas. Frank Connor and Andy Milne are the linesmen, while Kevin Clancy is the Fourth Official.
I thought he was different class. I don't like singling out any individuals because it really is a team game, but Alex shaded man of the match for me."
Jim Goodwin was full of praise for Alex Greive after the New Zealand striker scored his first goal for Saints.
The Perth Saints had taken the lead when Callum Hendry scored a penalty kick. Jim Goodwin's side were level before half-time thanks to a penalty from Connor Ronan - his sixth goal of the season. New Zealand forward Greive netted from close range to secure the points for the Paisley Saints.
The Buddies started well with three decent opportunities in the opening 10 minutes. Good footwork from Greive saw the striker drag the ball away from Liam Gordon before having his effort deflected wide. Two minutes later Greg Kiltie dragged a shot inches by the left-hand post. Jordan Jones - searching for his first St Mirren goal - was next to go close with St Johnstone goalkeeper Zander Clark getting two hands on his strike to turn it away.
The best of the chances came on 14 minutes when Jones' super delivery met the head of Kiltie just a few yards out. The midfielder was on the stretch and headed wide.
The visitors grew into the game after a good start from Jim Goodwin's men. Jak Alnwick was forced into his first save of the match as he had to be alert to palm Ali Crawford's long-range effort over on 15 minutes. The Buddies goalkeeper was made to work again five minutes later when he got two strong hands on Cammy MacPherson's curling effort from 20 yards.
St Johnstone took the lead just before the half-hour mark when Callum Hendry scored from the penalty spot. Saints could have no complaints about the decision as Marcus Fraser dragged Glenn Middleton down in the box. Hendry netted but was forced to re-take. He made no mistake with the second attempt either to put the Perth side ahead.
Ex-Saint MacPherson almost doubled the visitors' lead on 38 minutes when he forced a terrific save from Alnwick.
Saints were awarded their own penalty kick when Greive went down under the challenge from Jamie McCart. Ronan sent Clark the wrong way to score his third goal in four and draw the Buddies level.
Connor Ronan scored from the penalty spot to draw us level (Image: Allan Picken)
Jim Goodwin's side were ahead just four minutes into the second-half when Greive scored his first goal in the black and white. The New Zealander was on hand to sweep home Kiltie's ball to the far post to put the Saints in-front.
Alex Greive scores his first goal from St Mirren (Image: Allan Picken)
Charlie Gilmour fired just wide from 20 yards with 15 minutes remaining as St Johnstone searched for an equaliser. But it was the Paisley Saints who had the best chance to score the final goal of the game in injury time. A quick break saw Greive lay the ball to Kiltie who smashed high and wide from just inside the box.
Two goals were enough as Jim Goodwin's men made it four wins from five in the cinch Premiership and move into the top half of the table.
Full-Time: St Mirren 2-1 St Johnstone
St Mirren: Alnwick, Fraser, Shaughnessy (c), Dunne, Tait (Flynn 74), Power, Gogic, Ronan, Kiltie, Jones, Greive
Subs Not Used: Lyness, Urminsky, McCarthy, Millar, Erhahon, Erwin
St Johnstone: Clark, Sang (Brown 59), McCart (Butterfield 59), Cleary, Gordon, Gallacher (May 86), Davidson (Bair 59), MacPherson (Gilmour 65) Crawford, Middleton, Hendry
Subs Not Used: Parish, Northcott, Craig, Hector-Ingram
Referee: David Dickinson
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence
Assistant Referee: Colin Drummond
Fourth Official: Duncan Williams
Attendance: 4,286
Eamonn Brophy could be out for up to four weeks after suffering an ankle ligament in last week's match against Motherwell.
Speaking to the press this afternoon, St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin admitted the injury doesn't appear as bad as was initially thought.
We've had some positive feedback from the specialist yesterday.
"The MRI scan initially was a wee bit concerning, but it looks like it won't be as long as first feared.
"We're hoping it's only going to be three to four weeks as opposed to eight weeks which was first feared initially.
"We'll try and rush him as much as we can while at the same time being fair to him and making sure he's OK to come back in.
"It is pleasing. We're a little light at the top of the pitch at the moment."
Brophy picked up his injury in our 1-1 draw against Motherwell last week
The Buddies will also be without Curtis Main for tomorrow night's match against St Johnstone.
The forward made his return to the side as a substitute in Saturday's win over Hibernian, but won't be available tomorrow.
Curtis Main is struggling, he will miss tomorrow night.
"He's not long back from injury when he came on and played against Hibs on Saturday for 20 minutes.
"He didn't feel right yesterday so tomorrow will be too soon. I imagine he'll be available for the weekend."
St Mirren vs St Johnstone
cinch Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Kick-off: 7:45pm
The match day officials for Wednesday's match against the Perth Saints are as follows:
Referee: David Dickinson
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence
Assistant Referee: Colin Drummond
Fourth Official: Duncan Williams
Match Details
The game kicks-off at 7:45pm.
Season Tickets ARE valid for this game.
Match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale (subject to availability) UNTIL KICK-OFF.
The fastest and easiest way to buy tickets for the home end is online at stmirren.com/matchtickets. This will provide supporters with a QR code directly to their phones that will be scanned at the turnstiles for entry.
On the match day St Mirren fans can also purchase tickets (subject to availability) at the St Mirren Ticket Office from 10:00am to 2:00pm or 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The West Stand Ticket booth will also be open for the match. Away end tickets are available online at stmirren.com/awaysupporters.
St Mirren season ticket holders who cannot attend the match can watch live on St Mirren TV. Season ticket holders who wish to access St Mirren TV should click this link and follow the instructions in the article.
The match will also be live on St Mirren PPV at a cost of £14.99. As the game is on a midweek night, PPV will be available in England.
The St Mirren Ticket Office (Main Stand) opening hours in the build up to this match are as follows:
Wed, 9th Feb - 10:00am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com
Covid status checks
Due to updated guidance from the Joint Response Group earlier this week, Covid status checks will not be in check for this match.
At the SMiSA Stadium we have an electronic ticketing system in place at the turnstiles.
The process of using the system is fairly straight-forward and easy to use:
The whole process will only take a few seconds.
Please note that there will be stewards in attendance to help where required.
The Club has been made aware of problems occasioned by inconsiderate parking in the area of Tannahill Road.
Seemingly supporters are parking despite the presence of double yellow lines and as a consequence local bus routes are also being blocked because streets in this area are narrow and fans are parking on both sides. People, many of whom are elderly, are having to walk from Greenhill Road to their homes because buses can’t get access.
Residents who have cars parked in driveways are experiencing similar difficulties getting their vehicles in and out. On being approached by local residents some supporters have been somewhat aggressive which could lead to confrontation.
St Mirren Football Club strives to be a good neighbour and we would ask that ALL supporters attending the stadium not only park in accordance with local parking restrictions but also give consideration to the needs of local residents by parking sensibly so as not to occasion an unnecessary obstruction.
We are also aware of problems with patrons parking at the front of the Main Stand to pick up disabled supporters at the end of the game. This area is a 'no parking' zone on match days (with cones on the road) and has to be kept clear for emergency access. It is an inappropriate location for disabled spectator uplifts, as not only does it cause an obstruction on the road, it also causes a danger to pedestrians leaving the stadium.
Please note that the designated pick-up/drop off points are either in Drums Avenue or the two lay-byes on Ferguslie Park Avenue.
BY ROAD
Follow signs for Paisley & Glasgow Airport. Exit the M8 at Junction 29 (St James’ Interchange) which is just after Glasgow Airport turn off if travelling east to west. Be careful not to exit on to the A737 which is signposted for Irvine. It is best to stay in the middle lane when passing the Airport as this leads naturally to the St James’ Interchange exit.
At the interchange take the first left onto a dual carriageway with some football parks on the left hand side. Follow this road and after a sharp right hand bend you should now be in Greenock Road. Then take your first right on to Clark Street and drive to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the stadium on the opposite side of the road.
BY RAIL
Get train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Paisley St James – exit from the station is straight onto Greenhill Road where the stadium is facing you. To plan your journey by rail with Scotrail please click HERE.
BY BUS
Most buses will stop at Paisley Cross or Mill Street, from both you will see the Paisley Town Hall. From the Town Hall cross the High Street towards the Piazza Shopping Centre, when acoss walk towards the town centre until you come to Gilmour Street. Turn right on to Gilmour Street and walk towards the railway station which is about 150 yards away. From there you can get train to Paisley St James or if you prefer to walk the following routes are advised by the police:
Home fans: cross road to the left on to St James Street – follow through up Underwood Road then turn right at Greenhill Road where stadium is 200 yards further along the road. Access to the Main Stand is from Greenhill Road and the South and West Stands will be accessed from Drums Avenue.
Away fans: cross road to Love Street continue up the street till you come to Albion Street where you will turn left. Follow Albion Street until you come to the junction with Greenock Road where you will turn right. Cross the road then walk about 200 yards before taking your first left on to Clark Street. Walk straight up Clark Street to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the the stadium on the opposite side of the road. Access to the North Stand will be from Ferguslie Park Avenue.
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