Match Preview: Dumbarton v St Mirren

St Mirren make the short journey across the Erskine Bridge tomorrow to face Dumbarton in the Ladbrokes Championship. 

The Buddies come into tomorrow's match on the back of a 1-0 win over Inverness last weekend that saw The Saints increase their gap over Dundee United at the top to six points. 

That win saw Jack Ross' side extend their unbeaten run to six matches and was St Mirren's fifth win from their last six since a defeat to tomorrow's opponents at the start of December. 

The Buddies have faced Dumbarton twice this season - winning once and losing the other. The first came at The Your Radio 103FM Stadium in October where goals from Gavin Reilly and John Sutton saw St Mirren win away to Dumbarton for the first time since 1996. 

The second, the aforementioned loss in December, saw ex-Saint Tom Walsh score an 80th minute winner to shock the 10 man league leaders who had Stelios Demetriou sent off in the first half. 

While St Mirren are unbeaten since that loss to The Sons last month, Stephen Aitken's side have failed to win in five since that match. They face Saints tomorrow having lost 1-0 at home to Dunfermline last week. They have, however, taken points in draws at home against Falkirk and away to Queen of the South. 

There are a number of familiar faces to Saints in the Dumbarton side. No fewer than five ex-Saints featured in Dumbarton's 1-0 win in December with Scott Gallacher, Kyle Hutton, Tom Walsh, Stuart Carswell and Calum Gallagher all starting at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. Hutton is likely to return to the Sons side tomorrow having missed recent matches against Queen of The South and Dunfermline due to suspension. Earlier today Dumbarton announced the signing of 35 year-old striker Iain Russell and he goes into the squad for tomorrow.

Since St Mirren's relegation to the Championship in 2015, games between The Saints and Dumbarton have been tough fought contests. The Buddies' 2-0 win earlier this season was the first time either side has won the match by two clear goals since a 7-0 St Mirren win in 2008. Tomorrow's encounter is likely to be the same with both sides searching for three points to further their differing aspirations this season.

You can find all the match information ahead of tomorrow's game here.

Travel Clubs - Dumbarton (13th Jan)

Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 13th January) Saints make the trip over the Erskine Bridge to face Dumbarton in a Ladbrokes Championship match-up at the YOUR Radio 103FM Stadium.

The info on Travel Clubs heading to the YOUR Radio 103FM Stadium for tomorrow's match is as follows:

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

The bus for Dumbarton will leave at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets now available in The Bankhouse.


North End Travel Club

The bus to the Dumbarton game will leave The Sneddon at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets are on sale now in The Brewer's Tap, £5 each.


Chivas Travel Club

The bus for the Dumbarton game will leave from the Court Bar at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets are now on sale from the Court Bar.


Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus going to Dumbarton will leave Abercorn Street at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets are now available from the bar.

 

Matchday Info: Dumbarton vs St Mirren (13th Jan)

Match vs Dumbarton
Competition Ladbrokes Championship
Venue Your Radio 103FM Stadium, Dumbarton
Date Sat 13th January 2018
Kick Off 3:00pm
Entry By All-Ticket
   
Adult £22
Concessions £14
Under 12 FREE (with paying adult)

The St Mirren Ticket Office is SOLD OUT of tickets for tomorrow's match away to Dumbarton.

However, there are 100 general sale tickets and 30 adult and free Under-12 tickets available from Dumbarton on a first come first served basis.

Dumbarton's reception is open today from 09:30am till 3:30pm for fans to call and book them. Their number is 01389 762 569.

Please note that the St Mirren Ticket Office, Club Shop and Stadium offices will all close today at 2:00pm. So anyone who needs to collect a ticket that they have already purchased for tomorrow's match must do so by 2:00pm.

Additional Information for Travelling Fans

Tomorrow, Saturday 13th January, St Mirren make the trip over the Erskine Bridge to face Dumbarton in a Ladbrokes Championship match-up at the Your Radio 103FM Stadium.

The referee tomorrow is Gavin Duncan and he will be assisted by David Roome and David Doig.

St Mirren Ticket Office sold out of Dumbarton tickets

The St Mirren Ticket Office is SOLD OUT of tickets for tomorrow's match away to Dumbarton.

However, there are 100 general sale tickets and 30 adult and free Under-12 tickets available from Dumbarton on a first come first serve basis. 

Dumbarton's reception is open today from 0930 till 1530 if people want to call and book them. Their number is 01389 762569.

Please note that the St Mirren Ticket Office, Club Shop and Stadium offices will all close today at 2pm. Anyone who needs to collect a ticket that they have already purchased for tomorrow's match must do so by 2pm.

Walker Laird to Sponsor Player of the Year Awards Dinner for fourth year in a row

We are delighted to announce that Walker Laird, Solicitors and Estate Agents will be the Main Sponsor of the St.Mirren Football Club 2017/18 Player of the Year Awards Dinner.

Hazel McGinlay, Business Development Manager at Walker Laird said: "We are delighted to be the main sponsor of the Awards Dinner for a fourth consecutive year."

St Mirren Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy said: "I would like to thank Walker Laird for their continued support of the club sponsoring the popular event for the fourth year in a row.

Campbell continued: "The event is once again proving very popular with bookings to date now approaching 300."

The St Mirren Football Club 2017/18 Player of the Year Awards Dinner takes places on Saturday 5th May 2018 in the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew.

The ‘Player of the Year Awards Dinner’ is now without a doubt the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of this famous old club’s social activities and this year will be no different.

Our speakers are simply “top drawer”... prepare to laugh the night away and enjoy an evening in keeping with the fine traditions of the Club.

Former criminal defence Lawyer Bill Copland with hilarious stories of his legal career and he will be joined by former Principal Head of PE at Buckhaven High, Willie Allan MBE who is surely one of the funniest speakers on the circuit.

Keeping everything in order on the night will be well known Saints' supporter and journalist Bill Leckie.

The evening will also see Steven Thompson inducted into the club's “Hall of Fame”

The evening will consist of:

* Three Course Meal

* St Mirren Player of the Year Award 2017/18

* Young Player of the Year Award 2017/18

* Official Website Player of the Year Award 2017/18

* Black & White Magazine Player of the Year Award 2017/18

* Fans Council Player of the Year 2017/18

* Steven Thompson inducted into the club's “Hall of Fame”.

* Every guest will also receive a special souvenir event brochure and special corporate gift to commemorate the event.

* Raffle

* Grand Auction

Individual places are available at £75 + VAT per person, with a minimum of two places on a shared table basis. Tables are available in multiples of TEN at £700 + VAT or TWELVE at £840 + VAT.

To reserve packages or to enquire about event and awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy on (0141) 840-1337 or email commercial@stmirren.com.

You can also download a booking form by clicking HERE.

Gregor Buchanan leaves St Mirren

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

The defender joined the Buddies in May 2017 after leaving fellow Championship side Dumbarton. 

He went on to make 16 appearances scoring twice - including a goal on his debut against Stranraer in the Betfred Cup.

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

Danny Mullen signs permanent contract

St Mirren can confirm that Danny Mullen has signed a permanent two-and-a-half-year deal with the club.

The 22 year-old striker joined The Buddies on an emergency loan in December and has now signed with the club for an undisclosed fee. 

Speaking on the permanent move, Jack Ross said: "I spoke when he signed the emergency loan about how pleased I was to get him.

"It's been difficult for him because he's been playing catch up a little bit having had the injury, but the contribution he has made in the two games he's started has been brilliant.

"He's still adjusting to how we train and how we play but he's settled in really well and the players like him. I think he'll play a big part for us in the second half of the season."  

Darryl Duffy joins Airdrieonians on loan

St Mirren can today announce that Darryl Duffy has joined Airdrieonians on loan until the end of the season.

The 33 year-old striker joined Jack Ross’ side in August but has found first team chances limited with just four appearances under his belt.

All at St Mirren wish Darryl the best in his spell at the League One side.

The club can also confirm that Academy players Conor O’Keefe and Evan Horne have joined Annan Athletic on development loans until the end of the season.

Gavin Reilly: Over the moon to hit 20 goals

Gavin Reilly admits Saturday's match away to Dumbarton will be tough. 

The Buddies travel to The Your Radio 103FM Stadium this weekend looking to continue their good run of form that has seen them move six points clear of Dundee United at the top of the Ladbrokes Championship. 

And the striker, who netted his 20th goal of the season in last Saturday's 1-0 win over Inverness, confessed that playing Dumbarton is always difficult.

But after a 2-0 win away to The Sons in October, along with the recent run of good form, he's confident the side will be up for the challenge. 

Speaking to Buddievision after the Inverness win, Reilly said: "We have beaten them before there and I think that was the first time St Mirren had beaten them there in so many years.

It's a hard place to go, especially when it's windy because it is one of the windiest places ever.

"But we'll go into the game fresh and will be back to our normal week after a busy Christmas schedule.

"We'll come in, we'll train well this week and look forward to Saturday."

St Mirren are unbeaten in their last six league matches with five wins in that period since, ironically, losing 1-0 to Dumbarton at the Paisley 2021 Stadium at the start of December. 

Reilly believes that form shows the side have grown as a unit since the defeat to The Sons.

I think the game we lost against Dumbarton was another week where we had three games in the one week.

"It shows that we have grown, we've matured and become more resilient to then go three games in a week again and take seven points from nine.

"We are getting stronger, we are getting better every week so we just need to keep going and keep chalking off the games as they come."  

The 24 year-old scored his 10th goal in St Mirren colours in the last trip to Dumbarton back in October.

His first half winner against Inverness on Saturday saw him take his tally for the season so far to 20. 

He admitted he is delighted with that return and with 15 league games still to go his focus is on adding to that tally.

"That's 20 goals in January I'm absolutely over the moon about that.

"There's still a long way to go this season so I'm just aiming to keep going into every game and hopefully scoring more.

"I'm delighted but it's more important for another three points on the board. With United getting beaten it’s another massive step forward for us."

 

Travel Clubs - Dumbarton (13th Jan) & Aberdeen (20th Jan)

This coming Saturday (13th January) Saints make the trip over the Erskine Bridge to face Dumbarton in the Ladbrokes Championship and then a week later all roads lead to Pittodrie for a William Hill Scottish Cup tie with Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium.

The info on Travel Clubs heading to the YOUR Radio 103FM Stadium and Pittodrie Stadium is as follows:

13/01/2018 - Dumbarton v St Mirren

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

The bus for Dumbarton will leave at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets now available in The Bankhouse.


North End Travel Club

The bus to the Dumbarton game will leave The Sneddon at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets are on sale now in The Brewer's Tap, £5 each.


Chivas Travel Club

The bus for the Dumbarton game will leave from the Court Bar at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets are now on sale from the Court Bar.


Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus going to Dumbarton will leave Abercorn Street at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets are now available from the bar.


20/01/2018 - Aberdeen v St Mirren

North End Travel Club

Owing to the early kick-off and TV coverage we are sharing a bus with the Chivas Club to Aberdeen for the cup-tie.

The bus will leave St James' Street at 8:30am. The North End has no seats left.


Chivas Travel Club

The bus for Aberdeen will leave at 8:30am from the Court Bar.

This bus is being shared with the North End Club so bus tickets for non members are limited. They can be bought at the Court Bar.


Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

The bus for the Scottish Cup tie at Aberdeen will leave at 8:00am.

Bus tickets now available in The Bankhouse.


Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus going to the cup tie up at Aberdeen will leave at 8:00am.

Members should note that as this game is a cup tie that they will pay for this game. If members aren’t going please let Kenny know.

Bus tickets will be available from the bar from Saturday 13th January.

 

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