Match Preview: Falkirk v St Mirren

St Mirren's season draws to a close tomorrow afternoon as the champions travel to the Falkirk Stadium.

Ironically, it was against Falkirk that the Buddies' title winning season kicked off with a 3-1 win over the Bairns on opening day at the Paisley 2021 Stadium in August. Nathan Austin had given the visitors an early lead, but goals from Stelios Demetriou, Cammy Smith and Gavin Reilly saw Saints win on opening day for the first time since 2006.

It's been a disappointing season for Falkirk who will end the season in seventh place. The Bairns were expected to challenge for the title, but an early season slump saw Peter Houston leave the club and replaced by Paul Hartley.  

Our only to the Falkirk Stadium this season so far came way back in October when the Buddies were held to a 0-0 draw despite Cammy Smith having a good chance right at the death to steal all three points. 

Paul Hartley's side made their final trip to Paisley just over a week ago where they picked up all three points to secure their Championship status. Saints had gone 1-0 in front thanks to ex-Falkirk forward Myles Hippolyte's early second half penalty. But strikes from Joe McKee and Craig Sibbald in the last eight minutes of the match saw the visitors leave with the points. 

Both sides will look to close the season on a high with a win, but it's sure to be a party for the travelling Saints fans tomorrow regardless of the result as the will show their support for the champions one last time before the season ends. There will also be a send-off for Falkirk technical director Alex Smith who takes in his last match before heading off to Australia for his retirement. Smith is certain to receive a great reception from both supports having been Saints' 1987 Scottish Cup winning manager. 

Captain Stephen McGinn is out due to suspension, while Adam Eckersley will miss out again for the Buddies due to injury. 

All the matchday info you need can be found here.

Greenlaw Garage commit for new season

We are delighted to announce that Greenlaw Garage are the latest company to commit their support for the new season.

Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy said: "I am delighted that Greenlaw Garage have not only renewed their signage at the stadium but has also renewed their sponsorship of Head Groundsman, Tommy Docherty's van."

Travel Clubs - Falkirk (28th Apr)

Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 28th April) St Mirren close out the season by heading to The Falkirk Stadium to face Paul Hartley's Falkirk side in a Ladbrokes Championship fixture.

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.

The bus for this match is now sold out.


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.

 

 

Matchday Info: Falkirk vs St Mirren (28th Apr)

Match vs Falkirk
Competition Ladbrokes Championship
Venue Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk
Date Sat 28th April 2018
Kick Off 3:00pm
Entry By Pay-on-the-Day
   
Adult £20
Over 65* £13
Full-Time Student* £13
Unemployed* £13
Disabled* £13
Carer* £13
Under 18 £7
Under 12 Free**

* Must provide valid proof of status.

** The tickets for under 12s are free when purchasing with an adult ticket

It has been confirmed that there will be two turnstiles open on the day of the match for fans to pay-on-the-day, but match tickets can be bought in advance of the matchday up till 2:00pm today (Friday 27th April) from the St Mirren Ticket Office.

Additional Information for Travelling Fans

Tomorrow, Saturday 28th April, St Mirren head to the Falkirk Stadium to face Falkirk in a Ladbrokes Championship match-up.

The referee tomorrow is Stephen Finnie and he will be assisted by Drew Kirkland and Simon MacLean.

 

PFA Young Player of the Year

In addition to last week's nomination for PFA Championship Player of the Year, we would now like to congratulate Lewis Morgan on his nomination for PFA Young player of the Year.

Lewis has helped St Mirren achieve Premiership promotion this season, contributing 18 goals and 13 assists along the way.

It was today announced that the nominees for the illustrious award are as follows;

Kieran Tierney (Celtic)
Scott McKenna (Aberdeen)
Alfredo Morelos (Rangers)
Lewis Morgan (St Mirren)

The winner will be announced at the PFA awards dinner on Sunday 29th April. 

Liam Smith couldn't have asked for more

Liam Smith showed his delight at lifting the Scottish Championship trophy on Saturday afternoon, following a 2-1 victory over Renfrewshire rivals Morton. 

The on-loan Hearts full-back spoke to Buddievision on Trophy Day about the team's accomplishments this year and admits the experience has turned out even better than he had envisaged. 

Smith said: "It's been brilliant. I think if someone had said to me when I first came on loan that we were going to win the league, and play the way we have played, I would have bitten their hand off. It's been brilliant for everybody involved.

"I couldn't have asked for anymore. I think the gaffer said that was his plan and he has stuck by that, so I've got to thank him and all the boys, because we've done brilliantly and nobody can take that away from us now."

St Mirren captured the league title a week prior to the Renfrewshire derby in a 0-0 draw with Livingston. But The Saints had not been on their best run of form recently, having lost to Dundee Utd and Falkirk either side of the Livingston game. But this wasn't how Smith and the rest of the squad wanted their season to finish.   

He continued: "We didn't want to end the season with a dip, we wanted to go out and play how we've played the whole year.

"I think we did that - there's nothing better than winning a derby, regardless of what is surrounding the game."

Smith has turned out 33 times for The Buddies this season, scoring two goals in the process against Queen of the South and Dunfermline respectively.

The 22 year-old concedes though that he isn't sure where his future lies at the moment, but he has cherished his time in Paisley. 

He added: "Not at the moment, but listen, I've loved every minute here.

"I have a year left at Hearts, so I think it will probably be up to them. But I'll go away, have a good summer and see where I end up."

 

Gallery: Champions

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

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Club running buses to Falkirk

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. 

Sponsors Shirt Presentation

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. 

Travel Clubs - Falkirk (28 Apr)

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.

 

 

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