The St Mirren Fans Council's planned Casino night for Saturday 21st October has been postponed indefinitely. 

Anyone who had bought a ticket for the event and has not yet received a refund are advised to contact the Fans Council.  

Liam Smith says St Mirren expect a difficult match when they travel to Falkirk on Saturday.

The Bairns have struggled this season with just one win from their first nine league matches.

That disappointing start saw Falkirk, one of the early promotion favourites, part ways with manager Peter Houston last month.

Ex-St Mirren manager Alex Smith took charge of the side temporarily, guiding them to their only league win of the season thus far, before the appointment of Paul Hartley on a three-year deal. 

The former Alloa and Dundee manager officially took charge of Falkirk for the first time in last weekend's 0-0 draw at home to Inverness.

Despite their slow start to the season, Smith expects the Bairns players' eagerness to impress their new manager will make them hard to beat.

But he also believes that a confident Saints side can go to the Falkirk Stadium and get a result.

You always think of Falkirk as one of the teams in this league that will go and compete.

"They've not had a good start but they'll have a confidence boost with the new manager coming in and they'll be trying to impress him.

"It'll be another tough game as they all are, but if we can go and play the way we have been and the way we know we can then we'll be confident we can get a result."  

The Buddies go into Saturday's match in good spirits after extending their lead at the top of the Championship to three points with last weekend's 2-0 win over Dumbarton. 

Smith says getting a result away to Dumbarton, coupled with meeting their target for the first quarter, shows the belief within the team at the moment.

I think they had sat down before I had joined and when I saw it I thought it was ambitious target.

"But for us to actually meet that target and be sitting top of the league is credit to the whole squad. It shows how far the club has come over the last 12 months and to be part of that is great.

"It's not an easy place to go and, with that hoodoo over us, to get the result that backs up the fact we are confident and we feel we can beat anyone on our day."

Smith joined Saints in August on a season-long loan from Ladbrokes Premiership side Hearts.

The full-back admits he is relishing the opportunity of regular football as he looks to develop as a player.

It's really good and I'm enjoying it," he said.

"It's great to have a game at the end of a training week. To be playing every week is massive for your development and knowing you are building up to something at the end of a training week is vital for any young player. 

"There's a lot of experienced players in the dressing room and it definitely helps when you've got that mixture. In a winning side you need to have a bit of leadership and a bit of experience when things aren't going well they can use their experience and drag the other boys along with them." 

Kyle Magennis said he was thrilled to learn about the reception he received from Saints fans as he made his comeback on Saturday - because he didn't actually hear it initially. 

The 19 year-old made his return from injury as a late substitute in Saturday's 2-0 win over Dumbarton at the YOUR Radio 103FM Stadium.

But he confessed he was so concentrated on the game that he didn't hear the supporters despite their raucous reaction as he replaced Lewis Morgan on 84 minutes. 

I didn't really hear it to be honest because I was so focused on the game," he told stmirren.com. 

"Stephen McGinn told me the supporters were chanting 'Ginto' so I was buzzing. I wish there was a video to look back on it because I can't even remember them cheering.

"The supporters have backed me since I first made my debut and I saw all their messages on Twitter. It's brilliant to finally be back and hopefully I can keep performing well for them.

"I only found out I'd be on the bench on Friday," he continued. "The gaffer brought me in and asked if I felt alright and I told him I felt fine. It was brilliant news to be back in.

"I was happy despite it only being five minutes. I did feel a wee bit leggy on Saturday but I don't know if that was the pitch or my fitness." 

It's been a long road to recovery for the teenager after being injured in a friendly against Dundee in July.

Magennis, who started his pre-season late after starring for Scotland U20s in Toulon, admitted it had been a frustrating time after making his breakthrough last season. 

However, he believed it was important keep positive about the situation and use the time wisely after a chat with the manager.

It's been a long few months," he said. "Even pre-season I came back late so I didn't quite get the start I was looking for. But it's brilliant to be back and hopefully I can get some more game time. 

"I spoke to the gaffer when I first got injured and he told me to use the time wisely to build up. I was a wee bit skinny and it was something I needed to add to my game. 

"It was initially only going to be six to nine weeks but I had a few setbacks. I just had to wait until it was right and then I got an injection to help me get back into it.

"It's hard when you are coming in every day and seeing the boys training, having a good time and you're in the gym doing weights. But you have to keep positive and try to think of other things."

The midfielder returns to a team that sits atop of the Ladbrokes Championship after having won seven of their first nine matches of the season. 

The win on Saturday saw the Buddies accumulate 21 points in the first quarter of fixtures, achieving the target they set before the start of the season. 

It's a far cry from what the youngster has been used to after making his Saints debut while the side were rooted to the bottom of the league last campaign.

It's been a complete turnaround," he said.

"At the end of last season the gaffer took us in and spoke to us about targets and we achieved them.

"It's good because we set them ourselves and if we don't achieve them then it looks bad on us. I think it's a good way to keep us focused."

Saints captain Stephen McGinn heaped praise on the travelling support and confessed their support was important as St Mirren picked up three points.

More than 700 Buddies supporters packed out the away end at the YOUR Radio 103FM stadium to see Saints win away against Sons for the first time since 1996.

The skipper spoke to stmirren.com after goals from Gavin Reilly and John Sutton saw Saints overcome Dumbarton 2-0 on Saturday. 

He was pleased to give back to fans who have backed them in big numbers this season and said their support helped the team over the line on Saturday. 

Full credit to them," he said of the fans. "They aren't daft - they know how tough a game it is here.

"They've probably been down here and seen some horror performances so we are glad to repay them.

"There was a sticky spell at the start of the second half and they realised that, found their voices and dragged us through again. We hope that relationship keeps getting stronger.

"A couple of times there have been big following this season and we've let them down so glad to repay them today.

"It's no secret this has been a really tough place to come for this club. Dumbarton ask questions of you, they make you defend and it's not an easy place to play.

"Physically it's always really tough to get through the game here. It was so pleasing to get three points and a clean sheet." 

The win saw Saints close out the first set of fixtures on top of the league with 21 points - matching the target they set before the start of the season. 

McGinn admitted that it was a demanding target they had set, but he knew the side was more than capable of achieving it.

"We know it's only one quarter of the job done. It was an ambitious target but we looked at the fixtures and thought why not?

"We're disappointed with the two games we've lost, but as a quarter 21 points was an ambitious target and we are absolutely delighted to reach it.

"The group we've had since January - the core of us that has played in a lot of games - are used to winning. It's a great habit.

"We know when we are good that we are really good. I think that's why we had such an ambition target because we would feel like we had let ourselves down if we had it any lower." 

Another positive for Saints was the return of Kyle Magennis who made his long awaited comeback to the first team as a substitute on 84 minutes.

The midfielder has been out since an injury against Dundee in a pre-season friendly in July. 

Despite being just 19 years of age, McGinn admits he's such an asset to the side and will have a big role to play now he is back. 

It's amazing to have him back," he said. "I think you could tell from the reaction of the crowd.

"I almost wanted to cheer myself when he came on because, although he is so young, he was a huge player for us last season and he'll be a huge player for us this season." 

This Saturday (21st October), St Mirren make the trip to the Forth Valley to face Paul Hartley's Falkirk side at the Falkirk Stadium.

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

Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus going to Falkirk will leave Abercorn Street at 1:30pm.

Bus tickets are now on sale behind the bar.

North End Travel Club

The bus for the Falkirk game will leave The Sneddon at 1:30pm.

Bus tickets are on sale in The Brewer’s Tap, £7 each

Chivas Travel Club

The bus will leave at 1:30pm from the Court Bar.

Bus tickets now on sale from the Court Bar.

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

The bus to Falkirk will leave at 1:30pm.

Bus tickets are now available in The Bankhouse.

A gallery of pictures from St Mirren's 2-0 win away to Dumbarton on Saturday.

Saints ended the first quarter of fixtures on top of the pile with 21 points.

Gavin Reilly netted his tenth goal of the season to give the Buddies a well deserved first half lead.

Substitute John Sutton nodded home from a corner in the second half to secure the three points for Saints. 

Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

St Mirren have been drawn away to Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale in the third round of the William Hill Scottish Cup. 

The East of Scotland Football League side have been paired with the Buddies following their shock 5-3 win over League 2 side Stirling Albion on Saturday. 

The match is scheduled to take place on the weekend of 18/19 November. 

More details will be announced in due course. 

Saints manager Jack Ross gives his reaction to today's 2-0 win away to Dumbarton in the Ladbrokes Championship. 

Goals from Gavin Reilly and John Sutton made it seven wins from nine in the league this season and saw the Buddies extend their lead at the top to three points.

St Mirren won away to Dumbarton for the first time since 1996 to end the first quarter of the season on top of the league. 

Goals from Gavin Reilly and John Sutton saw the Buddies win 2-0 and extend their lead at the top to three points. 

Saints looked in the mood from the off - almost taking the lead with less than two minutes gone. Adam Eckersley swung a ball in from the left to the far end of the box where it met Ross Stewart. The striker, making his first league start for St Mirren, had ex-Saints goalkeeper Scott Gallacher beaten only for experienced Sons defender Andy Dowie to head off the line. 

Dumbarton quickly broke up the field as they looked to grab an early opener, but Mark Stewart glanced his header wide. 

The match's frantic pace wasn't about to slow down with Stephen McGinn going close to breaking the deadlock on four minutes. A short corner routine found the captain in acres of space inside the box. He took a touch to compose himself before seeing his effort blocked by the feet of Gallacher. 

Both goalkeepers were made to work in the early exchanges with Craig Samson making a terrific save to deny Dimitris Froxylias. The Cypriot winger was found on the right before cutting inside and curling an effort towards the far post with Samson's fingertips clawing the ball wide. Froxylias went close again on 19 minutes when he curled a similar attempt by the post. 

Sandwiched between those Froxylias effort's, Gallacher had to be alert when a snap shot from Cammy Smith bounced in front of the keeper. He did well to push it wide before Jack Baird headed just by the post from the resultant corner. 

After an opening 20 minutes in which it was hard to catch breath the game hit a bit of a lull until 33 minutes when Gavin Reilly looked destined to open the scoring. He was slipped in by Cammy Smith but the slightest of touches from Gallacher sent his shot wide. 

Reilly wouldn't be denied though as he opened the scoring three minutes later. McGinn, who looked like he could have gotten a shot away from the edge of the box, sent a nice ball out to the left to Adam Eckersley. The left back chipped the ball into the path of Reilly who got ahead of the Dumbarton defence to nod beyond Gallacher to give Saints a deserved lead. It was the striker's 10th goal since joining from Hearts in the summer and gave the Buddies the advantage going into the break. 

Half Time: Dumbarton 0-1 St Mirren

The home side started the second half the better of the two as they attempted to get back into the match. 

Christian Nade picked out ex-Saints loanee Tom Walsh in a good position inside the box only for the winger to fire over. Mark Stewart then spurned a decent opportunity when he hit an effort straight at Craig Samson. Sons were then awarded a soft free kick when Froxylias went down, but the Cypriot swung the ball beyond the post. 

Ian McShane, who arguably had his best game in a St Mirren jersey, almost caught out Gallacher with a free kick. It was driven low with the goalkeeper spilling the ball and Dumbarton managing to get it clear. 

The hosts then had a succession of corner kicks as they looked to grab an equaliser on the hour mark. Twice, Craig Samson had to tip the ball over the bar before Saints eventually dealt with the pressure. 

Lewis Morgan, back from international duty with the Scotland U21s, almost grabbed the all important second for Saints when he drove forward and unleashed a hell of a shot from 25 yards out. It was a fierce effort which had to be pushed wide by Gallacher.

Saints would get that second goal on 70 minutes to give themselves a cushion. Substitute John Sutton rose above the Sons defence to bullet home his 45 goal in the black and white of St Mirren to all but seal the three points. That goal took the stuffing out of Dumbarton and effectively killed the game. 

There was a nice moment for Kyle Magennis as he made his return to first team action after injury in pre-season to a thunderous ovation from the Saints support. 

St Mirren saw the match out and ended the first set of fixtures this season with seven wins from nine while extending their lead at the top of the table. 

Full Time: Dumbarton 0-2 St Mirren

St Mirren: Samson, L.Smith, Baird, Buchanan, Eckersley, Morgan (Magennis 84), McShane, McGinn, C.Smith, R. Stewart (Sutton 55), Reilly (Stelios 87)
Subs Not Used: Stewart, MacPherson, Kirkpatrick, Duffy

Dumbarton: Gallacher, Wardrop, Dowie, Barr, McLaughlin, Froxylias, Wilson, Hutton, Walsh (Johnston 84), M.Stewart (Roy 75), Nade (Morrison 75)
Subs Not Used: Ewings, Gallagher, Prior

Referee: Alan Newlands
Assistant Referee: Gordon Crawford
Assistant Referee: Scott Leslie

Attendance: 1,178

Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

Welcome to Show Racism the Red Card’s annual Fortnight of Action. Many of you will have seen the campaign within football for many years, the SPFL and its member clubs have been supporting the campaign since it started in Scotland.

In addition to increasing the awareness of SRtRC’s work in Scotland, the Fortnight of Action from 6th – 20th October shows commitment at the highest level of Scottish football to eradicate racism and discrimination of any form from our game.

We believe that it is vital to highlight the anti-racism message at this time of year as it runs alongside Football Against Racism in Europe’s (FARE) Football People Weeks.

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