Matchday Info: St Mirren Colts v East Kilbride

St Mirren Colts vs East Kilbride
Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup
Venue: The Simple Digital Arena, Paisley
Date: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Kick-off: 7:45pm

The match day officials for tonight's match are as follows:

Referee: 
Jordan Paterson
Assistant Referee: 
Ryan Kennedy
Assistant Referee:
Alan Grainger

Match Details

The game kicks-off at 7:45pm.

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 (7:45pm).

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

Tue, 6th Aug: 10:00am to 7:45pm (kick-off)

Ticket Prices

Adult - £10
Concessions - £5
Under 16 - Free

Only the Main Stand will be open for our match against East Kilbride with away fans seated in M8.

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.

St Mirren Fans Council Panda Club Returns on Sunday 11th August Bigger and Better Than Ever!

The St Mirren Fans Council Panda Club is back better than ever for this weekend for Sunday's match against Aberdeen.

The St Mirren Fans Council Panda Club is held within the Airdome two hours prior to kick off at every home 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 St Mirren Fans Council Panda Club please call us on 0141 889 2558 EXT 6124 or email communitytrust@stmirren.com 

Match day entertainment volunteers

With the continued expansion of the match day entertainment at the Simple Digital Arena we are looking for fans who regularly attend matches that can help out on a match day with the various activities around the Family Stand.

For further details please contact colin.bright@stmirren.com

Hospitality: Aberdeen (11th August)

The Saints welcome Aberdeen to The Simple Digital Arena this Sunday for our first home Ladbrokes Premiership fixture of the season and we have a fantastic hospitality package on offer. 

Enjoy the build up to the game in the Westmarch Suite where you will enjoy a Champagne reception followed by a three course meal prepared by our chefs from the University of the West of Scotland. 

You will enjoy table service drinks from the bar pre & post match and be entertained by our guest Ambassadors on the day with tales of there time at the club. 

Post match we will have a number of players visiting the Suite to make presentations to our match day sponsors and a visit from our new Manager, Jim Goodwin. 

We also have a number of sponsorship packages available on the day. 

St Mirren v Aberdeen
Ladbrokes Premiership
Venue: The Simple Digital Arena, Paisley
Date: Sunday 11th August 2019
Kick-off: 3:00pm

* Arrive 12:30pm.

* Private car parking facility.

* Enter through the exclusive Westmarch Hospitality Suite entrance.

* Hostess table service.

* Three Course meal accompanied by wine.

* Accreditation in the match day magazine.

* Exclusive match day competitions.

* Match day magazine and corporate team sheets.

* Exclusive Q&A with matchday Ambassadors.

* Executive seating in Main Stand.

* Half-time hot and cold snacks served with tea or coffee.

* Post Match presentations by the Match Sponsors' Man of the Match.

* Post Match visit to the lounge by players.

* Inclusive drinks package both pre and post match.*

* Last Orders: 5:30pm.

* Bar Closes: 5:45pm

* Hospitality Concludes: 6:00pm.

 


Cost per person: £110 + VAT (drinks inclusive)*
Season ticket holder: £95 + VAT

Cost per person: £85 + VAT (pay bar)

Children: £40 + VAT

Adult season ticket holders £15 discount applicable to season ticket holders only. Seat details required when booking. 

To reserve your package please contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy on 0141 840 1337 or email commercial@stmirren.com

To book your place from our e-store please click here.

 


 

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Match Report: Hibernian 1-0 St Mirren

A late Scott Allan goal denied battling Buddies a point away to Hibernian on the opening day of the 2019/20 season.

Jim Goodwin's side had plenty of chances and looked worthy of a point before a piece of individual brilliance from Allan gave the Hibees all three points.

The manager gave starting debuts to Sean McLoughlin, Sam Foley and Ilkay Durmus - all of whom signed for Saints this week. 

The Buddies started the contest brightly with Kyle Magennis, captain in the absence of Stephen McGinn, playing a nice ball across the box in the third minute where both Ilkay Durmus and Danny Mullen were waiting. But the pair ended up getting in each others way allowing Hibs to clear.

Stevie Mallan had the game's first shot on goal on five minutes. The ex-Saint was a whisker away from scoring the opener with his powerful effort from the edge of the area flying just over Vaclav Hladky's crossbar. 

Debutant Durmus was looking lively for the Buddies down the left-hand side. A quick counter for Saints saw the Turkish winger bear down on goal but his cross-cum-shot was held by Ofir Marciano. 

Sam Foley tried to catch the big Israeli goalkeeper out when Saints won possession deep in the Hibees half. The midfielder attempted to catch the goalkeeper off his line but couldn't connect with it properly making it easy for Marciano to gather.

The Buddies were having a good spell and could have been ahead on 27 minutes when Tony Andreu's lovely through ball found Paul McGinn through on goal. Steven Whittaker was quick to get across to block McGinn's attempt.

Four minutes later, Durmus forced Marciano into a wonderful stop with the goalkeeper getting a strong hand on the winger's vicious strike from the left.

Hibernian were still very much in the match and could have taken the lead on 34 minutes when Horgan's low ball into the box had Hladky's beaten and looked primed to meet Florian Kamberi who was ready to tap home. But Gary MacKenzie did well to get in-front to knock the ball wide.

Durmus had a terrific chance to open the scoring just a few minutes before half-time. The winger was found in space inside the box by Foley and took a touch to steady himself before smashing his effort over the bar. Durmus had his head in his hands afterwards realising how good an opportunity it was.

The home side looked to take charge of the game in the early part of the second half and thought they had taken the lead on 52 minutes. Scott Allan had Hladky beaten with his curling effort, but the shot cracked off the inside of the post. The Hibees kept coming and had the ball in the net seconds later only to be denied by the offside flag. Joe Newell's header came off the same post as Allan's shot and fell to Kamberi who touched home. The far side linesman's flag curtailed the celebrations though subsequent pictures showed that the Swiss forward was actually onside. 

Saints were still creating chances with Andreu going close when received the ball from debutant Jonathan Obika 25 yards from goal. The Frenchman took it first time from on his left foot, drilling towards the top corner with Marciano clawing away to keep the score level.

With 10 minutes to go Sean McLoughlin had a great opportunity to put Saints in the lead when he ghosted in at the back post to meet Oan Djorkaeff's corner but nodded wide of the mark.

There was a scare for the Buddies when Stevie Mallan lined up a free-kick 25 yards from goal. St Mirren fans know what Mallan is capable of from that kind of range and having scored twice at Easter Road for Saints from free-kicks in the past there was the fear he was about to put his current side in front. The midfielder went for a low curling effort that was easy enough for Hladky to gather.

Hibernian would, however, take the lead just a minute later when Scott Allan danced his way into the St Mirren box and lashed beyond Hladky to break the deadlock.

Far from being down and out, Saints had two late chances to snatch an equaliser with Flynn heading wide from a MacPherson free-kick and debutant Obika flicking over the bar.

It wasn't to be on the opening day but Jim Goodwin will have taken plenty of encouragement from the performance of his players heading into next week's match against Aberdeen.

Full-Time: Hibernian 1-0 St Mirren

St Mirren: Hladky, MacPherson, MacKenzie, McLoughlin, P.McGinn, Magennis (c), Flynn, Foley, Durmus (Breadner 71), Andreu (Djorkaeff 74), Mullen (Obika 55)
Subs Not Used: Lyness, Baird, McAllister, Erhahon

Hibernian: Marciano, Whittaker, Hanlon, Jackson, James (Mackie 45), Vela (Doidge 65), Mallan, Newell, Allan, Horgan (Slivka 65), Kamberi
Subs Not Used: Maxwell, McGregor, Shaw, Murray 

Referee: Euan Anderson
Assistant Referee: Graeme Stewart
Assistant Referee: Craig Ferguson
Fourth Official: Steven Kirkland

Attendance: 16,631 (845 St Mirren fans)

Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

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Greg Tansey leaves by mutual consent

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

Greg joined the club in January from fellow Ladbrokes Premiership side Aberdeen and made eight appearances for the Buddies.

The club would like to wish Greg all the best for his future career. 

Reaction: Jim Goodwin Post-Hibernian

Jim Goodwin gives his thoughts on St Mirren's opening day trip to Easter Road as the Buddies came up against Hibernian.

Match Preview: Hibernian v St Mirren

The 2019/20 Ladbrokes Premiership season gets underway tomorrow afternoon with St Mirren heading through to the capital to face Hibernian. 

FORM

The Buddies come into tomorrow's match on the back of a disappointed Betfred Cup campaign. 

Saints were beaten 3-2 by Dunfermline Athletic in their opening Betfred Cup match, but defeated Edinburgh City 1-0 thanks to Oan Djorkaeff's late penalty kick. That was followed up with 0-0 draws away to East Kilbride and Albion Rovers which saw the Buddies finish third in Group H on six points. 

Hibernian topped their group after winning three of their four matches. Paul Heckingbottom's side opened the group with a 1-1 draw away to League Two side Stirling Albion. The quickly brushed off that result with wins over Alloa (2-0), Arbroath (3-0) and Elgin City (2-0) to finish top of their group and secure a last 16 tie with Morton. 

St Mirren preserved their Premiership status last season with a dramatic play-off final penalty shoot-out win against Dundee United. The Buddies ended the season with just one loss from their final 10 matches.

After a difficult few months for Hibs, Neil Lennon left the Easter Road side as manager to be replaced by Heckingbottom. The Hibees' form picked up and saw an eventual fifth place finish.

PREVIOUS

Saints are unbeaten on our last two trips to Easter Road.

Adam Hammill and Paul McGinn scored as we drew 2-2 on our only trip to Hibs last season, while there was the final day 1-1 draw in the 2016/17 season that saw Saints preserve their Ladbrokes Championship status.

The Buddies have come up against the Hibees once in 2019. Simeon Jackson opened the scoring for Saints, but goals from Oli Shaw and ex-Saints Darren McGregor & Stevie Mallan gave the Leith side a 3-1 win.

Saints' last win at Easter Road came in a 2016 IRN-BRU Cup tie. The Buddies came from behind to knock Hibs out of the Challenge Cup thanks to goals from Stevie Mallan and David Clarkson.

Our last league win away to Hibs was in January 2014 when a Ben Williams own-goal and strikes from Adam Campbell & Steven Thompson gave us a 3-2 win in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

TEAM NEWS

Saints were dealt a blow with the news that Cody Cooke looks set to be out for up to 6-9 months after picking up a knee injury. Jim Kellermann will also miss out with a shoulder injury.

Gary MacKenzie could return for Saints after missing our Betfred Cup matches against East Kilbride and Albion Rovers. 

International clearance has been received for Ilkay Durmus, Sam Foley, Sean McLoughlin and Jonathan Obika so all four new signings could make their debuts tomorrow.

Squad Numbers - 2019/20

St Mirren Football Club can confirm the squad numbers designated to each player for the upcoming Ladbrokes Premiership campaign.

As the squad stands at present the numbers are as follows:

1 - Vaclav Hladky
2 - Paul McGinn
4 - Stephen McGinn (c)
5 - Sean McLoughlin
6 - Gary MacKenzie
7 - Kyle Magennis
8 - Ryan Flynn
9 - Jonathan Obika
10 - Tony Andreu
11 - Ilkay Durmus
15 - Jack Baird
16 - Sam Foley
17 - James Kellermann
18 - Danny Mullen
20 - Cody Cooke
23 - Oan Djorkaeff
24 - Cameron MacPherson
25 - Ethan Erhahon
26 - Dean Lyness

St Mirren sign Jonathan Obika

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Jonathan Obika on a two-year deal subject to international clearance.

The English forward joins Jim Goodwin's side following the expiry of his contract at Oxford United.

Jonathan, who began his career at Tottenham Hotspur and has had spells with Yeovil Town, Millwall, Crystal Palace, Peterborough United, Swindon Town, Charlton Athletic, Brighton & Hove Albion and Oxford, becomes the Buddies seventh summer signing. 

Speaking on completing his move, Obika said: "I got a call from the gaffer and he told me about the club and the ambition for the season and it felt like a good fit for me.

"The Scottish Premiership draws a lot of attention and I have a few friends that have played in Scotland and they've said I have to experience it.

"I'm powerful, I want to bring goals, pace, I'm someone who will work hard always and I like to play with a smile on my face. I'm looking forward to putting myself out there."

Buddievision subscribers can watch an interview with Jonathan here. Season ticket holders can get a 30% discount on an annual Buddievision subscription. Click here to find out more.

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