Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography and John Millar © - Millar Pictures

St Mirren Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy is putting on a coach, possibly two, on Saturday for our trip to face Falkirk in the last game of the season.

The hospitality suite and bar will be open from 11am with buses departing the stadium at 1:15pm. 

Breakfast rolls and hot pies will be served on the day. 

The cost is £7 per head and tickets are available to purchase at the main reception of the Paisley 2021 Stadium. 

St Mirren Football Club would like to thank all who sponsored one of the players' shirts for season 2017/18. 

The sponsors shirt presentation will take place from 2pm-4pm on Thursday 26th April in the Hospitality Suite at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. 

A light finger buffet and refreshments will be served on the day and sponsors will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with Ladbrokes Championship trophy. 

Those who have sponsored a shirt are advised to contact commercial@stmirren.com if they are planning to attend the event. 

This Saturday (28th April) St Mirren round off the 2017/18 season by heading to Falkirk for a Ladbrokes Championship match-up with Paul Hartley's Falkirk side at The Falkirk Stadium.

The info on Travel Clubs heading to The Falkirk Stadium is as follows:

North End Travel Club

The bus to Falkirk will leave from The Sneddon at 1:15pm.

Bus tickets are now available in The Brewer’s Tap, £6 each.

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

Our bus for the Falkirk game will leave at 1:15pm.

The bus for this match is now sold out.

Chivas Travel Club

The bus going to the Falkirk Stadium will leave from The Court Bar at 1:30pm.

The bus for this match is now sold out.

Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus to the match against Falkirk will leave at 1:15pm from Abercorn Street.

The bus for this match is now sold out.

The St Mirren U20s are in SPFL Development League action this afternoon as they host Dundee at New Western Park.

The Young Buddies defeated Falkirk 3-0 on Wednesday to climb up to ninth in the Development League and will aim to close out the season with a win over second place Dundee.

Kick-off is a 2pm and entry is FREE so come along and show your support for the Young Buds. 

Saints celebrated lifting the Championship trophy in style as they saw off Morton to reclaim the local bragging rights.

Danny Mullen looked to have set the tone when he scored after just 10 minutes, however any thoughts that this was going to be a romp to victory were dispelled when Michael Doyle after half an hour.

There wasn't much to get excited about in the second half, however a tremendous a classic Saints move conjured up the winner, Gavin Reilly and Cammy Smith combining to release Lewis Morgan to score what could end up being his final Buddies goal.

After making a string of changes for Tuesday night's game against Falkirk, Saints boss Jack Ross fielded a team along more familiar lines. It was pretty much the same side that started against Livingston a week ago, the only change being Stelios starting instead of Adam Eckersley. The visitors started with former Saint Gary Harkins in the team and another ex Buddie on the bench in the shape of John Baird.

Saints started well, Gary MacKenzie heading over from Morgan's cross and Cammy Smith seeing his shot blocked. Michael Tidser fired wide as Morton tried to threaten before Saints took the lead, Morgan sliding a wonderful pass through to Mullen who composed himself before coolly placing the ball past Conor Brennan for the opener.

The champions were in no mood to sit on their lead, Kyle Magennis not really troubling Brennan with a long range shot. Soon after the visitors should have been level, Harkins being given too much time and space as he strode forward before passing to Gary Oliver, who was unlucky to see his 20 yard effort crack against the bar. Stelios looked to have the rebound covered but hadn't realised Oliver was breathing down his neck, the fullback eventually scrambling the ball behind after half-hearted appeals for a penalty. A claim a few minutes later for handball against Magennis also fell on deaf ears.

The game was flying along, Mullen curling a shot past Brennan's far post before Saints lost MacKenzie through injury, Jack Baird taking his place. Morton tried to take advantage of any uncertainty in the backline, Craig Samson doing well to save Harkins' shot. However, seconds later the visitors were level, Doyle heading home at the back post from Frank Ross' cross

Morgan tested Brennan from range as Saints looked to retake the lead, however they almost fell behind when defensive hesitancy let Oliver in but Samson did well to turn the shot behind, Harkins curling an effort over from the corner that followed. Saints hadn't looked great since taking the lead but they threatened just before half-time as Mullen found Cammy Smith, whose shot was turned over by Brennan. Right on half-time Mullen headed against the post but it didn't matter as the flag was already up.

It took the best part of 20 minutes of the second half for something to happen, Morgan going on a trademark run before firing into the side netting from the edge of the box. A dire half was livened up by Saints scoring a cracking counter-attacking goal that was typical of the style of play they have produced all season. Gavin Reilly, who had just replaced Flynn, turned at the half way line and released Cammy Smith, who galloped forward before unselfishly sliding the ball across for the unmarked Morgan who made no mistake as he swept the ball past Brennan. It was a fitting way for the winger to mark his final appearance in Paisley in the black and white stripes and he left the field to a standing ovation when he was later replaced by Myles Hippolyte.

Before that happened Saints almost put the game to bed, Reilly looking particularly keen to score as he was denied by a late challenge from Doyle before flicking the ball over from the resultant corner. Mullen also went close as he got the better of the Morton defence before his shot was saved by Brennan.

In the end, the third never came but it didn't need to, the victory the cherry on the icing on the cake of what has been a fantastic season.

Full Time: St Mirren 2-1 Morton

St Mirren: Samson, L.Smith, MacKenzie, Davis, Stelios, McGinn, Magennis, Flynn, C.Smith, Morgan, Mullen
Subs Not Used: Stewart, Irvine, Baird, Hill, McShane, Hippolyte, Reilly

Morton: Brennan, Murdoch, O'Ware, Lamie, Doyle, Oliver, Tidser, Harkins, Tiffoney, Ross, Iredale
Subs Not Used: Gaston, Fraser, Langan, Baird, Russell, McHugh, Thomson

Referee: Bobby Madden
Assistant Referee: Dougie Potter
Assistant Referee: David McKniff

Attendance: 6422

Saints manager Jack Ross reflects on today's 2-1 triumph over Rivals Morton.

He talks about finally getting to lift the Championship Trophy and how hard the team have worked all season.

St Mirren will lift the Ladbrokes Championship trophy this afternoon in front of a sold out Saints crowd at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. 

The Buddies secured the title last weekend with a 0-0 draw against Livingston and will hoist the trophy aloft following tomorrow's match against Renfrewshire rivals Morton. 

It's the final home game of an incredible campaign for Saints who have won 22 of 34 league matches this season with 13 of those coming from 17 home matches. The 13 home league wins is a new record at the Paisley 2021 Stadium since we moved into Greenhill Road in 2009.

The Buddies will be keen to end the season on a high with a first win of the season against Morton. Saints lost the first meeting between the two back in August when they travelled to Cappielow. Cammy Smith scored a screamer to level before half time after Michael Tidser's penalty had given the hosts the lead. Jack Baird received his marching order early in the second half and Tidser stepped up to score his second from the spot. Further goals from Bob McHugh and Andy Murdoch gave the home side a 4-1 win.

The two next met in a controversial match in October when Morton came to the Paisley 2021 Stadium. Ian McShane put Saints 1-0 up in the second half from the penalty spot after Lewis Morgan was fouled. But the Ton equalised less than two minutes later courtesy of an Andy Murdoch strike from 25 yards out. St Mirren re-took the lead on 72 minutes when Gavin Reilly swept home a cross from Cammy Smith. The Ton equaled things up again though six minutes later when Gary Harkins squeezed the ball past Samson form the spot after Gregor Buchanan pulled down Thomas O'Ware at a corner.

Saints made their second and final trip to Greenock on January 2nd. The Buddies looked to be heading for all three points after Morgan's first half effort. But with a little over 10 minutes remaining Thomas O'Ware headed home for Morton to grab them a share of the spoils. 

Morton haven't been on their finest form recently, having only won two of their last eight league games, which has seen them drop out of a play-off position and down to sixth in the table. Failure to win today for the Greenock side would officially rule them out of play-off contention.

The home side, despite securing the league title against Livingston last week, haven't been firing all cylinders the last couple of weeks either - losing twice and drawing once. Jack Ross will be keen to see the side return to winning ways in their last home game of the season.

The only team news for Saints is Adam Eckersley will miss out for Jack Ross' side with a calf problem, while Gavin Reilly is also a doubt. 

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce that captain Stephen McGinn has agreed a new two-year deal with the club.

The skipper has been instrumental in our promotion campaign and will now lead the Buddies in the Premiership next season after signing his new deal this afternoon.

Speaking to stmirren.com, Stephen said: "I'm delighted to commit my future to the club.

It's a club that holds a special place in my heart and to sign on for another two years after achieving promotion this season means a lot to me.

"We'll enjoy the next few weeks as we lift the Ladbrokes Championship title and then we can start to look forward to next season." 

St Mirren manager Jack Ross said: "I have spoken often enough about how much of an influence he has been in what we have achieved here in the last sixteen months.

He took a big gamble returning to the club and I'm so pleased he has played such a big part in us achieving what we have.

"I'm sure everybody associated with the club will be delighted that he will be here for the next couple of years at least." 

The club would also like to thank Paul McGrath and Consilium for their support with this deal.

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 Ladbrokes Championship match against Morton, is a 52 pager with a £3 cover price.

This latest edition, which celebrates the winning of the 2017/18 Ladbrokes Championship, includes the following:

Front Cover – Celebrating Buddies.
The Gaffer - St Mirren manager Jack Ross reflects on winning the Ladbrokes Championship and his pre-match message for the fans.
Buddies News Update – News of the latest happenings in and around the Paisley 2021 Stadium.
Last Time Out – Match report and pictures from the Championship clinching match against Livingston.
The Opposition – Brian Corry runs the rule over Saturday's visitors, Jim Duffy's Morton side.
Hall of Fame – David Cochran looks back on the St Mirren career of Steven Thompson.
Player Interview – Stuart Gillespie talks with Club Captain, Stephen McGinn who gives his thoughts on winning the Championship.
Party Time! – Gallery of pictures from last week's post-match celebrations after clinching the 2017/18 Ladbrokes Championship.
Champions (Centre Pages) – St Mirren Championship winning squad.
Road to the Premiership – A pictorial look back at the first half of the 2017/18 Championship winning season.
Road to the Premiership – A pictorial look back at the second half of the 2017/18 Championship winning season.
Matchday Gallery – Pictures from the post-match awards in the corporate suite after the recent match against Livingston.
Kit Sponsors 2017/18.
Football, Bloody Hell – Alan Gallacher looks back on how Jack Ross built a Championship winning side.
Marketing Matters – Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy brings us up to date with all the commercial activities within the Club.
St Mirren Fixtures & Results 2017/18 – A handy reference page of all the fixtures for this season.
Player Interview – Stuart Gillespie chats with goalkeeper Craig Samson about lifting his second piece of silverware with St Mirren.
Team Lines – The two squads and match officials for Saturday’s match.

To buy this issue or to place your programme subscription for the 2017/18 season click HERE.