Reaction: Jim Goodwin Post-Motherwell

Jim Goodwin gives his thoughts on St Mirren's 1-1 draw with Motherwell in the William Hill Scottish Cup with the two sides having to do it all over again on Tuesday 18th February.

Match Report: St Mirren 1-1 Motherwell

Saints and Motherwell will have to do it all again after drawing 1-1 in the Scottish Cup.

Ilkay Durmus hit the post in the first few minutes and Saints had a fair number of chances in the opening 45 minutes yet somehow found themselves behind at the break – Mark O'Hara hammering home after Vaclav Hladky had saved from Chris Long.

The Steelmen were arguably the better side after the interval but Saints drew level when Kyle McAllister teed up Alex Jakubiak to score his first Buddies goal. Both sides had chances to win it after that but in the end had to settle for a replay that both managers could probably do without.

Jakubiak started for the first time since arriving on loan from Watford with Jon Obika back in the side, Tony Andreu and Felipe Morias dropping to the bench. That wasn't the end of the changes with Lee Hodson coming in for the injured Ryan Flynn – although the fullback would end up going off injured himself. New Motherwell signing Tony Watt was among the away side's subs.

The Buddies kicked into the fierce wind in the first half and almost had the lead inside five minutes. Obika intercepted the ball and passed to Sam Foley and he in turn found Durmus who cracked the post from close range. Soon after, Jakubiak outmuscled his man and had a shot saved by Mark Gillespie, although the whistle had already gone for a foul. Rolando Aarons had the first chance for Motherwell as he cut in from the right before seeing his shot parried away by Hladky, while at the other end Obika turned and shot a few yards over from the edge of the box.

The game was fairly open as both sides pushed for an opener, Jermaine Hylton's shot finding Hladky's arms after taking a couple of deflections. A loose pass from Cammy MacPherson then let Aarons in but a tremendous tackle by McCarthy just outside the area stopped the on-loan Newcastle man in his tracks, the large away support behind the goal claiming furiously for a foul. Gillespie dropped Waters' free-kick before blocking Jamie McGrath's go from the follow-up, then Durmus dragged a shot wide after good hold-up play from Jakubiak.

All that was missing from the frantic opening quarter was a goal but Motherwell soon put that right. A break of the ball after a Hodson tackle saw Long clean through and while Hladky did well to save his shot, the ball popped up for O'Hara to thump into the unguarded net and put the Steelmen in front. Long went close to doubling the lead a few minutes later as his shot was juggled up in the air by Hladky before the goalie eventually gathered it.

Saints were desperately unlucky not to draw level when Durmus found Jakubiak with a low cross but his shot was blocked by the legs of Gillespie, a penalty appeal for handball in the aftermath being turned down by ref Andrew Dallas. Obika saw a tame effort deflected into the Motherwell goalie's grasp just before Hladky had to get down to a Long shot behind. Just before the break Saints had another chance when Obika set up but Durmus but his shot was headed away.

The visitors nearly increased their advantage early in the second half as Aarons' cross threatened to dip under the bar before Hladky tipped it over. The second half wasn't quite as end-to-end as the first with chances for both teams few and far between but an opening did come Saints' way when Hodson got to the byline and pulled the ball across ball, Obika unable to reposition himself in time to turn it home. Long sclaffed a shot wide before a great tackle from McCarthy stopped the striker adding his second.

An ambitious shot from MacPherson was always going wide just as Kyle McAllister replaced McGrath – which proved to be an inspired move as he soon created the equaliser. Hodson made use of his time and space to find the winger on the right and when he played it into the box Jakubiak slotted past Gillespie with the help of a deflection.

Liam Donnelly fired narrowly wide from long range as Motherwell looked to go back in front, O'Hara sending a low shot beyond both Hladky and the far post. Saints had been on the back foot since dragging themselves level but showed they weren't done for the day when Durmus stung Gillespie's palms from distance, MacPherson's dipping shot going narrowly over from the resultant corner. It was to be the last real chance for either side, meaning the sides will now meet twice at Fir park within the space of a few days.

Full-Time: St Mirren 1-1 Motherwell

St Mirren: Hladky, Hodson (Morias 81), McCarthy, Famewo, Waters, MacPherson, Foley (c), McGrath (McAllister 69), Durmus, Jakubiak, Obika (Andreu 77)
Subs Not Used: Lyness, Henderson, Cooke, Mullen

Motherwell: Gillespie, Gallagher, Hartley (c), Grimshaw, Carroll, Donnelly, O'Hara (Watt 80), Polworth, Long, Aarons (Campbell 73), Hylton
Subs Not Used: Carson, Tait, Manzinga, Mugabi, Ndjoli

Referee: Andrew Dallas
Assistant Referee: David McGeachie
Assistant Referee: David Doig
Fourth Official: Kevin Glancy

Attendance: 4,232

Match Preview: St Mirren v Motherwell (8th Feb)

It's William Hill Scottish Cup action for the Buddies as Jim Goodwin's men host Motherwell in the Fifth Round.

FORM

St Mirren - DDDLWW

Motherwell - LLDWWL

St Mirren secured their place in the Fifth Round of the William Hill Scottish Cup with a 3-0 win over Broxburn Athletic in January.

Jon Obika scored twice while substitute Danny Mullen also netted as the Buddies saw off the stuffy East of Scotland League side.

3-0 was also the scoreline for Motherwell in the Fourth Round as they dispatched of Ladbrokes Championship side Dundee at Dens Park with Christopher Long scoring a hat-trick.

Saints head into tomorrow's match having drawn 1-1 with Motherwell's Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton Academical at the Simple Digital Arena on Wednesday night. 

Motherwell, meanwhile, come into the match having lost their last two league matches - losing to Celtic on Wednesday night (0-4) and to Livingston on Saturday (0-1). 

PREVIOUS

Motherwell have come out on top on both occasions that the sides have met this season.

The first saw Saints travel to Fir Park where goals from James Scott, who left Motherwell to join Hull City on deadline day, and Christopher Long gave Stephen Robinson's side a 2-0 win in October.

Scott was at the double when Motherwell defeated the Buddies 3-0 at the Simple Digital Arena in December.

St Mirren's last win over Motherwell was at Fir Park in December 2018 when Simeon Jackson scored the game's only goal as the Buddies edged the match 1-0.

Saints were winners the last time the two clubs faced each other in the Scottish Cup. Billy Mehmet scored in a 1-0 win at the Simple Digital Arena in February 2009. 

TEAM NEWS

Seifedin Chabbi could make his St Mirren debut after signing for the Saints on deadline day. 

Gary MacKenzie, Kyle Magennis and Stephen McGinn remain out for St Mirren, while Ryan Flynn is set for an extended period on the sidelines after sustaining a cruciate ligament injury on Wednesday night's match against Hamilton.

Tony Watt put pen-to-paper on a deal with Motherwell until the end of the season and could make his debut for the Steelmen tomorrow.

MANAGER'S THOUGHTS

"Personally, I think we are capable of beating anyone on any given day and if we get things right tomorrow we'll give ourselves a great chance. 

"I've experienced going to Hampden as a player here and the people of Paisley really get right behind you so it would be great to give the fans that kind of trip again.

"We might be underdogs in some people's eyes but it's important that we believe we can get through and the group certainly do. 

"The boys are in a good place and we are looking forward to it."

St Mirren Fans Council Panda Club - St Mirren v Motherwell (8th Feb)

The St Mirren Fans Council Panda Club is back for this Saturday's match against Motherwell with the fun all starting at 1pm.

The St Mirren Fans Council Panda Club is held within the Airdome two hours prior to kick off at every home league game on a Saturday or Sunday, with exception of matches against Celtic and Rangers.

Our great team of friendly coaches take the kids, aged between 3-12 years, for fun, games & tournaments with prizes and surprises aplenty!

AND after all that the kids get a ticket to watch the game with our coaches for FREE!

We have a new Panda Club Membership package available which is a one-off fee of £75 for the season and will provide each child with a healthy Buddie snack box at each game PLUS a goody bag, training top and membership card. 

Alternatively, parents can pay £5 per child per two hour session. Season ticket holders and families with more than one child will qualify for a 20% discount.

For more information on the St Mirren Fans Council Panda Club please call us on (0141) 889-2558 EXT 6124 or e-mail communitytrust@stmirren.com 

Programme: St Mirren v Motherwell (8th Feb)

Our match day programme, published in partnership with Curtis Sport, will be available from the Club Shop ahead of Saturday’s game.

This issue, for the William Hill Scottish Cup 5th Round tie against Motherwell, is a 52 pager with a £3 cover price.

This latest edition includes the following:

Front Cover – Junior Morias.
The Gaffer - Jim Goodwin's message for the fans ahead of the Scottish Cup tie with Motherwell.
Last Time Out - Pictures by Allan Picken from St Mirren's recent 2-2 draw away to Hibernian.
The Opposition – Brian Corry runs the rule over Stephen Robinson's Motherwell side.
St Mirren Programme Archive - Derek Drennan reviews the programmes for the tie and replay when Saints last met Motherwell in the Scottish Cup.
100 Seasons at the Top - Cairters Corner relives the departure of Alex Ferguson and the start of the Jim Clunie era at St Mirren.
They Played in the Stripes – The St Mirren career of Scottish Cup winner Tommy Wilson as told by David Cochran.
Matchday Gallery - Pictures of the post match presentations from the recent home match against Aberdeen.
Centre Page Poster – Akin Famewo.
Fans Corner - Match Mascots, Ticket prices, travel clubs update, match info and dates for fans to keep in their diary.
Player Kit Sponsors 2019/20 – Check in to see who is sponsoring your favourite player's shirt for the season.
Stats and Picture Quiz - Player appearance stats for the season and picture quiz on players who scored Scottish Cup tie winning goals for St Mirren.
Panda's Fun Page – Some puzzles to keep the youngsters entertained during the half-time break.
Football Bloody Hell - Alan Gallacher looks back at heroes and villains for St Mirren in past Scottish Cup campaigns.
Marketing Matters – Campbell Kennedy updates on the latest events and happenings at the club's Commercial Department.
St Mirren Fixtures & Results 2019/20 – A handy reference page of all the fixtures and results for this season.
Team Lines – The two squads and match officials for Saturday’s cup tie.

To buy this issue or to place your programme subscription for the 2019/20 season click HERE.

St Mirren TV: Saints v Motherwell (8th Feb)

If you live outside the UK & Ireland, St Mirren TV is your way to watch Paisley’s Premiership club live in action each and every home match day.

This service, which is delivered by media students from the University of the West of Scotland, will cover all of St Mirren’s home games.

As usual the St Mirren TV team will be presenting all the action from the Simple Digital Arena when Motherwell are the visitors for Saturday's 5th Round tie in the William Hill Scottish Cup.

If you want to tune in here is the info you will need:

St Mirren vs Motherwell
William Hill Scottish Cup, 5th Round
Venue: The Simple Digital Arena, Paisley
Date: Saturday 8th February 2020
Kick-off: 3pm GMT

To access this match day service:

1 Day Pass – €6.99 EUR
Season Pass – €69.99 EUR

To view Terms & Conditions and get started with St Mirren TV please click HERE.

For technical support with St Mirren TV please e-mail tvsupport@stmirren.com

Matchday Competitions (8th Feb)

First Scorer Competition

Paisley Panda is pleased to confirm that 'First Scorer' will be back for the game on Saturday against Motherwell.

'First Scorer' lets fans predict in advance of the game who they think will score St Mirren's first goal in Saturday's match against The Steelmen.

From all of those who guess correctly, a winner will be picked at random and they will win a box of a dozen doughnuts which will be delivered to their seat right after the goal is scored!

To enter all you have to do ahead of the game is post your prediction of the first St Mirren scorer on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #Saints1stgoal.

The lucky winner will then be contacted to confirm which stand they will be in with the row and seat number so that the prize can be delivered to them.


Man of the Match Vote

We are giving fans the opportunity to vote for the man of the match and also put two lucky fans in with the chance of winning a £10 voucher for the Club Shop.

Every home game we’ll throw open the voting on the 60 minute mark for 20 minutes where votes can be cast on Facebook and Twitter. All you have to do is use the hashtag #SMFCMOM followed by the name of the player you are voting for, eg '#SMFCMOM DURMUS'.

With 10 minutes of the game remaining all the votes will be counted then the Stadium Announcer will confirm the winning player over the tannoy system.

From all the fans who nominate the winning player one will be picked at random from the Facebook account and another from the Twitter account and they will each be awarded a £10 voucher for the Club Shop. The winners will be notified through the account they posted from and they must collect their voucher immediately after the match.

So get yourself ready on the hour mark of Saturday's match and get voting with #SMFCMOM.


Bung a Baw

Paisley Panda will host the ever-popular match day competition 'Bung a Baw' during the half-time break of Saturday’s match against Motherwell.

To take part in 'Bung a Baw' fans need to purchase a small foam ball which is numbered and they will then have a chance to throw their ball towards our club mascot Paisley Panda in front of the Family Stand. Each person will have 60 seconds to do this and the winner will be the person who has thrown the ball closest to the feet of the Panda. The winner will be confirmed over the PA system.

The competition is sponsored by Glen-Bun Bakery who are supplying a full tray of yummy cakes as the prize for the contest winner.

The competition this week is FREE to enter. The balls will be available from sellers inside the Family Stand in the 30 minutes leading up to kick-off and then again in the first 5 minutes of half-time before the competition starts (subject to availability). Each ball is numbered and participants will also get a ticket with the corresponding number which they will use to claim the prize if they win.

'Bung a Baw' continues to be very popular so Paisley Panda advises that you get in early on Saturday to get your ball to take part.

As well as taking care of 'Bung a Baw', Paisley Panda will be giving away sweets to the kids in and around the stadium courtesy of the Black and White Army website.

Matchday Info: St Mirren v Motherwell (8th Feb)

St Mirren vs Motherwell
William Hill Scottish Cup, 5th Round
Venue: The Simple Digital Arena, Paisley
Date: Saturday 8th February 2020
Kick-off: 3:00pm

The match day officials for Saturday's cup tie against Motherwell are as follows:

Referee:
Andrew Dallas
Assistant Referee: David McGeachie
Assistant Referee: David Doig
Fourth Official: Kevin Clancy

If you are thinking about coming to The Simple Digital Arena for the first time on Saturday please click HERE for all the info you will need to make sure your match day experience runs as smoothly as possible.

Match Details

The game kicks-off at 3:00pm.

Season Tickets ARE NOT valid for this game.

Match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale (subject to availability) UNTIL KICK OFF.

On the match day St Mirren fans can purchase their tickets (subject to availability) at the St Mirren Ticket Office from 10:00am to kick-off time (3:00pm).

We also have a Ticket Booth sited at the West Stand beside turnstiles T11-14 on a match day.  The Ticket Booth is only for the purchase of tickets (subject to availability) for the West Stand, and also the pick-up point for pre-ordered tickets for the West Stand.  The Ticket Booth will be open from 1:30pm to 3:00pm (kick-off).

Tickets can also be purchased from the Online Ticket Shop and downloaded straight to your phone. The process is straight forward with digital tickets accessed through your smfctickets.co.uk account.

Ticket Prices

Adults - £20
Concessions - £10
12 and under - £5

The St Mirren Ticket Office (Main Stand) opening hours in the build up to this match are as follows:

Fri, 7th Feb: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sat, 8th Feb: 10:00am to 3:00pm (kick-off)

The Ticket Booth (West Stand) opening hours in the build up to this match are as follows:

Sat, 8th Feb: 1:30pm to 3:00pm (kick-off)

Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com

Matchday Club Policies (click links for more info)

Unacceptable Conduct

Supporters Code of Conduct


Visitor Information

  • Electronic Ticketing System

    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:

    • On entering the turnstile you will see the ticket reader.
    • Place your match ticket (with the barcode or QR code facing upwards) or smartcard – into the aperture
    • Once the ticket/smartcard is accepted into the system the green light will illuminate and an audio alert will sound after which you should hear the turnstile being unlocked
    • Push the turnstile gate and enter the stadium as you normally would.

    The whole process will only take a few seconds.

    Please note that there will be stewards in attendance to help where required.

  • Street Parking on Matchday

    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.

  • Picking Up & Dropping Off by Car on Match Day

    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.

  • Finding the SMiSA Stadium

  • Getting to the SMiSA Stadium

    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.

Motherwell tickets on-sale

Tickets for our William Hill Scottish Cup at home to Motherwell are on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

St Mirren v Motherwell
William Hill Scottish Cup
Venue: The Simple Digital Arena, Paisley
Date: Saturday 8th February 2020
Kick-off: 3:00pm

Prices
Adults - £20
Concessions - £10
12 and under - £5

 

Match Report: St Mirren 1-1 Hamilton Academical

Ilkay Durmus' 73rd minute free-kick salvaged a point for St Mirren as the Buddies drew their third Ladbrokes Premiership match in a row.

Saints found themselves behind to a 25th minute David Templeton strike in a lacklustre first-half showing for Jim Goodwin's side.

But a better second-half performance saw Saints grab a point with Durmus curling home from 20 yards after Ryan Flynn had been fouled.

By the manager's own admission the Buddies were not at the races in the first 45 minutes and Hamilton capitalised with 25 minutes on the clock. A long ball forward from Accies captain Brian Easton found Mickel Miller who beat Calum Waters to head the ball into the path of Templeton who slammed home from 25 yards out to give the visitors the lead. 

It was a controversial opener given Accies goalkeeper Luke Southwood had clearly handled outside his box just 20 seconds earlier while Waters was on the ground with a head knock after clashing with Miller.

Saints tried to bounce back in a positive fashion with Durmus heading wide from a decent area inside the box after meeting Morias' cross.

But two minutes later Templeton was just inches away from adding his and Accies' second when he flashed just wide from 20 yards.

And with seven minutes remaining of the half, Vaclav Hladky kept the scoreline down as the game ebbed towards half-time when he got the slightest touch on Marios Ogkmpoe's ferocious effort from 25 yards to touch it on to the bar.

The Czech goalkeeper also managed to gather on the line after a scramble inside the Saints penalty area following a Hamilton corner on 43 minutes.

In truth Saints were lucky to only be 1-0 down at the break, but started the second-half the brighter of the two sides. Lee Hodson, who replaced Jamie McGrath at half-time, played a low ball across the face of the box with less than two minutes of the second-half played where it met Cammy MacPherson. But the Saints midfielder scooped the ball over from 15 yards.

Tony Andreu was presented with a wonderful opportunity as the ball fell to him inside the box on 68 minutes but the Hamilton defence did well to block and deflect narrowly over. 

With just over 15 mintues remaining Saints would find themselves level. A really poor challenge from Mickel Miller on Ryan Flynn saw Saints awarded a free-kick right on the edge of the area. After a delay which saw Flynn receive treatment before being substituted, Durmus stepped up to confidently curl home into the top corner to equalise. 

St Mirren would have hoped to kick on in the final stretch of the match to try and find a winner but were dealt a major blow just two minutes later when Hamilton were awarded a penalty kick. Hodson's flailing leg brought down the forward who had nipped in just ahead of the Northern Ireland international. It was Miller who grabbed the ball to take the spot-kick, but despite Hladky diving the wrong way, the striker sent his effort wide from 12 yards. 

Saints were denied their own penalty in stoppage time when substitute Alex Jakubiak appeared to be hauled down in the box, but referee Alan Newlands was unmoved. 

Full-Time: St Mirren 1-1 Hamilton

St Mirren: Hladky, Flynn (Jakubiak 73), McCarthy, Famewo, Waters, Foley (c), MacPherson, McGrath (Hodson 45), Andreu, Durmus, Morias (Obika 63)
Subs Not Used: Lyness, K.McAllister, Mullen, Cooke

Hamilton: Southwood, McMann, Easton (c), Hunt, Want, McGowan, Gogic, Templeton (Smith 65), Martin, Miller (Alston 83), Ogkmpoe (Moyo 59)
Subs Not Used: Gourlay, Woods, Davies, Dales

Referee: Alan Newlands
Assistant Referee: Andrew McWilliam
Assistant Referee: Gary Hilland
Fourth Official: William Collum

Attendance: 4,537

  • Pro Life
  • Curtis Sport
  • Uws.png
  • Logo Powerhouse
  • Gennaro
  • Logo Kpp
  • Big Front Door
  • Kibble
  • Ultimate Home Solutions
  • Logo Consilium
  • Logo Scotjet
  • Logo Digby Brown
  • Logo Macron
  • Logo Carabao
  • Logo Spfl 2020
  • Skysports 200
  • Logo Premiership 2024
  • Logo Premier Sports
  • Logo Spfl 2020
Enquiries; 0141 889 2558
Ticket Office; 0141 840 6120
Commercial; 0141 840 1337

Email; info@stmirren.com

Ticket Office Hours This Week;
13/01/2025 10:00-14:00
14/01/2025 10:00-14:00
15/01/2025 10:00-14:00
16/01/2025 10:00-14:00
17/01/2025 10:00-14:00
18/01/2025 CLOSED
19/01/2025 CLOSED
   
Call 0141 840 6120
Email