A gallery of pictures from the Westmarch Suite following St Mirren's win over Alloa Athletic in the William Hill Scottish Cup on Saturday.

Thanks to our match sponsor Maximum Approach and match ball sponsor Ultimate Home Solutions.

Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

St Mirren will host Dundee United in the Fifth Round of the William Hill Scottish Cup.

We are pleased to announce that our match day hospitality packages for the match are now on sale.

The corporate hospitality details for the match are as follows:

St Mirren v Dundee United
William Hill Scottish Cup
Venue: The Simple Digital Arena, Paisley
Date: Saturday 9th February 2018
Kick-off: 3:00pm (subject to change)

* 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.

* Premium Match Ticket (Season tickets are not valid for Scottish Cup Ties)

* 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: £85 + VAT (drinks inclusive)*

Cost per person: £60 + VAT (pay bar)

Children: £35 + VAT

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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Roast topside of beef served with Yorkshire Pudding,
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Vegetable Lasagne with garlic bread (Vegetarian)

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St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Cole Kpekawa has left the club by mutual consent. 

The English defender signed a two-year deal with the club in July after a trial period and made eight appearances for the Buddies.

We would like to wish Cole all the best in his future career. 

St Mirren have been drawn to face Dundee United in the Fifth Round of the William Hill Scottish Cup. 

Saints will face United at the Simple Digital Arena on the weekend of 9th/10th February 2019.

The Buddies booked their place in the Fifth Round after a remarkable comeback victory against Alloa Athletic at the Simple Digital Arena yesterday afternoon.

Ticket arrangements will be announced in due course.

Oran Kearney gives his reaction to today's dramatic 3-2 win over Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Cup.

Saints found themselves 2-0 behind and down to ten men before an incredible last 20 minutes where goals from Cody Cooke, Ethan Erhahon and a returning Kyle McAllister saw the Buddies book their place in the Fifth Round. 

A dramatic 20 minute spell saw Saints produce a dramatic fightback to knock Alloa out of the Scottish Cup.

It looked as if Buddies legend Jim Goodwin would come back to haunt his old club as his current side charged into a 2-0 goal lead at the Break, Alan Trouten and Kevin Cawley scoring either side of new boy Brad Lyons being dismissed for simulation.

And there was little sign of a Saints comeback until midway through the second half, Simeon Jackson's shot proving too hot for keeper Neil Parry and the alert Cody Cooke pounced to force the loose ball home.

Five minutes from the end the Buddies drew level as Kyle McAllister and Stephen McGinn combined to set Ethan Erhahon up for the equaliser. Before anyone could start thinking of a replay McAllister struck again, the winger curling a tremendous shot past Parry to break the part-time side's hearts.

The on-loan Derby man would have to for his return to action as he started on the bench along with fellow loanee Jordan Holmes. Lyons was in from the start as were fellow new signings Vaclav Hladky, Mihai Popescu and Greg Tansey joining him in the team. A gentleman's agreement meant former Buddies skipper Jim Goodwin was unable to include ex Saint Jordan Kirkpatrick in his Alloa team but there was a start in midfield for Jon Robertson.

Hladky was tested early on when he turned Connor Shields' effort round the post. Stephen McGinn and Jackson both dragged shots wide as Saints began to threaten, Lyons unlucky to see his header hit the bar from Tansey's corner. Hladky was in action again as he did well to palm away Cawley's drive. The visitors went close again moments later as Shields' cross made it through to Trouten at the back post and when he failed to connect properly, Jack Baird tried to clear it – the ball hitting off of Dario Zanatta before bouncing inches past the post.

It was end-to-end stuff, Tansey's shot from Jackson's cutback being deflected behind and Baird's header from Stephen McGinn's cross being beaten away by keeper Parry. Alloa went back on the attack and silenced the home crowd when they took the lead, Liam Dick finding Trouten with a great pass and he side-footed into the bottom corner.

If that was bad, things were about to get a lot worse for the Buddies. Lyons had already been booked for a foul on Andy Graham and when he went down under a challenge from the defender, ref Don Robertson felt the on-loan Blackburn man had dived and showed him a second yellow. It seemed somewhat harsh and Saints found themselves with a huge mountain to climb. Alloa looked to take advantage of their numerical advantage immediately, Robertson's 20-yarder being straight at Hladky. A few minutes later Cawley did rather better, the ball breaking to him at the edge of the box and he thundered it into the top corner, Saints' new goalie having absolutely no chance.

The playing numbers could have been levelled up when Zanatta escaped with just a booking for an elbow on Baird, Saints boss Oran Kearney then deciding enough was enough as he replaced Ryan Flynn with Cooke in a bid to turn the tide. The Wasps were still looking for a third before the break as Cawley headed over from Steven Hetherington's free-kick.

The early signs of the second half weren't particularly encouraging for the hosts, Shields blazing over from a decent position. McAllister was handed his second debut at the expense of Tansey. It initially made little difference, although a frustrated Popescu did hit a shot a few yards wide, the defender then doing well to snuff out danger from Zanatta at the other end.

Saints had barely threatened but with a quarter of the game left they were handed had a lifeline. Jackson tried his luck from range and when Parry failed to hold his shot, the alert Cooke nipped in to tuck the ball away and bag his first Buddies goal.

Suddenly there seemed some belief that Saints could dig themselves out of their rather large hole, although in pushing for an equaliser they left themselves somewhat exposed on the break. Zanatta had a great chance to restore Alloa's two goal lead as he wrong-footed Baird before rattling the post, the defender perhaps wary of putting in a tackle and risking being shown a second yellow.

There had been little for the home fans to get excited about after Cooke's goal but that was about to change in a dramatic final few minutes. McAllister was able to slide a pass through for Stephen McGinn and he squared the ball across goal for Ethan Erhahon to thump high into the roof of the net for both the equaliser and his first senior goal.

A replay now loomed but Saints – and in particular their skipper and McAllister – weren't finished yet, the delights of a midweek trip to Clackmannanshire clearly not that appealing. The celebrations for the equaliser had barely stopped before the Buddies support were on their feet again as McAllister passed to McGinn, who returned the ball with a perfect backheel and the winger barely broke stride as he curled a wonderful shot beyond the despairing grasp of Parry to complete an incredible turnaround.

There was still a few minutes to see out but the Buddies needn't have worried. Alloa were broken – if not physically then at least mentally – and there was little danger of them bagging an equaliser. It was harsh on the Championship side but all Saints will care about is being in the fifth round draw.

Full Time: St Mirren 3-2 Alloa Athletic

St Mirren: Hladky, P.McGinn, Baird, Popescu, Erhahon, Hodson, S.McGinn, Tansey (McAllister 56), Flynn (Cooke 38), Lyons, Jackson
Subs Not Used: Holmes, Ferdinand, MacPherson

Alloa: Parry, Taggart, Dick, Roscoe, Graham, Hetherington, Cawley, Robertson, Trouten (Brown 71), Zanatta, Shields (Aitchison 83)
Subs Not Used: Henry, Aloulou, Karadachki, Peggie

Referee: Don Robertson
Assistant Referee: David Roome
Assistant Referee: Michael Banks

Attendance: 2,760

Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce that Anton Ferdinand has signed a contract extension until the end of the season.

The experienced defender joined the Buddies on a short-term deal in September 2018 and went on to make 14 appearances.

Oran Kearney said: "It’s taken a bit of time, but we’ve had respect for Anton and he has been respectful for us as well.

"His presence about the place has been brilliant both on and off the pitch.

"It’s a big boost for everybody to have him stay on-board."

St Mirren Football Club is pleased to announce the loan signing of Jordan Holmes from English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth until the end of the season.

The 21 year-old Australian goalkeeper joined the Cherries back in 2013 and signed a new deal at the end of the 2017/18 season.

During his time in England, Jordan has had spells on loan at Weymouth and Eastbourne Borough.

St Mirren manager Oran Kearney said: "It’s all happened quite quickly.

"Obviously Danny Rogers was out for a period of time earlier in the season with a knee injury and he has hurt the knee again. There’s been a scan there and it looks like he might be out again for another period of time.

"With that it opens the door for Jordan. He is someone we know through sources in the game and has a good pedigree. He was keen to come up and is looking to forge a good career in the game for himself."

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Kyle McAllister on loan from Derby County until the end of the season subject to international clearance.

Kyle returns to the club having come through the ranks at the St Mirren Youth Academy.

Kyle made 18 first team appearances for the Buddies during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons before joining English Championship side Derby County in January 2017 for an undisclosed fee.

The winger, who could make his second Saints debut tomorrow against Alloa, scored his only senior goal in the Scottish Cup – a wonderful solo effort against Spartans back in November 2016 that won him goal of the round.

Speaking on the signing, St Mirren manager Oran Kearney said: "I'm very pleased to have Kyle in.

"Number one you want to get good players in, but I also think it's very important to have people who have come through the club and know what it is about. 

"Kyle had a great start to his career here and got his move to Derby. He's someone I've been aware of since I joined the club with people talking about him. He's fully fit at this point in time and we can't wait to get him in and get him started.

"We are still in the market for more width as we lack those ball carriers, those wide players who can go and unlock defences and Kyle definitely ticks that box so it's brilliant from that point of view to get him in as well." 

Kyle joins Greg Tansey, Brad Lyons, Vaclav Hladky and Mihai Popescu in joining St Mirren this month. All five could be in line to make their Saints' debuts tomorrow against Alloa in the Scottish Cup. Tickets are on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

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 4th Round tie against Alloa Athletic, is a 52 pager with a £3 cover price.

This latest edition includes the following:

Front Cover – Ethan Erhahon.
The Gaffer - Oran Kearney talks about recent games and the transfer window as well as looking ahead to the match against Alloa.
Last Time Out – A look back at the recent Premiership match away to Kilmarnock.
The Opposition – Brian Corry runs the rule over Jim Goodwin's Alloa Athletic side.
The New Guys - Meet St Mirren's latest January transfer window signings.
Street Stuff - A gallery looking back at Street Stuff events over the festive period.
St Mirren Greats – David Cochran looks back on the St Mirren career of goalkeeper Willie O'Hagan.
Matchday Gallery - Pictures from the post match presentations in the corporate suite after the recent home match against St Johnstone.
Action Shot & Q&A (Centre Pages) – Cameron MacPherson. The midfielder also takes part in our quick-fire questionnaire.
Player Kit Sponsors 2018/19 – Check in to see who is sponsoring your favourite player's shirt for the season.
FlashBack - A look back at the Scottish Cup tie between St Mirren and Alloa on 9th January 2010.
Fans Corner - Ticket prices, travel clubs update, match info and dates for fans to keep in their diary.
Premiership Round-Up - A rundown on weeks 19, 20 and 21 of the Ladbrokes Premiership season.
Paisley Panda's Fun Corner – Some puzzles to keep the youngsters entertained during the half-time break.
Football Bloody Hell – Alan Gallacher talks about the emptiness of the winter break and the return of Jim Goodwin to Paisley.
Marketing Matters – Campbell Kennedy updates on the latest events and happenings at the club's Commercial Department.
St Mirren Fixtures & Results 2018/19 – A handy reference page of all the fixtures and results for this season.
Team Lines – The two squads and match officials for Saturday’s match.

To buy this issue or to place your programme subscription for the 2018/19 season click HERE.