Match Preview: The New Saints (19th Feb)

It's a 'Battle of Britain' for St Mirren this Sunday as the Buddies take on Welsh side The New Saints at The Paisley 2021 Stadium in the IRN-BRU Cup semi-final. 

The last time the Paisley Saints were involved in a competitive battle of Britain was back in 1980 as the Buddies defeated Bristol City over two legs to claim glory in the Anglo-Scottish Cup. 

The Buddies have seen off Albion Rovers, Hibernian and Ayr United to reach the last four, while our opposition has defeated Forfar and Livingston on their run to the semi-finals. 

St Mirren's journey began back in September when the side came from 2-0 down to defeat Albion Rovers 4-3 after extra time. That set up a fourth round clash with Hibernian at Easter Road and whilst the Hibees were the favourites, the Buddies again came from behind to win 2-1 thanks to goals from Stephen Mallan and David Clarkson. And once again Saints did it the hard way in the quarter-finals as they fell behind to Ayr United before claiming victory courtesy of two late strikes from John Sutton - goals that earned him the IRN-BRU's player of the round. 

The New Saints entered the competition at the fourth round stage and faced a long journey as they took on Forfar Athletic at Station Park in October. Greg Draper scored a hat-trick for the Welsh side, with two in the last 10 minutes, to help them see off the Loons. It was another trip to Scotland for TNS when they faced Livingston in the quarter-finals where they defeated the Lions emphatically, winning 3-0 at the Tony Macaroni Arena. 

The Buddies form in cup competitions has been near flawless with the Saints prevailing in nine out of 10 ties in all cup competitions this season. The most recent coming last week away to East Fife, where Cammy Smith's first goal for St Mirren was added to by a double from Lewis Morgan to send the Buddies into the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup. 

Meanwhile, the visitors have been breaking records this season after eclipsing Ajax's 44 year-old world record for consecutive matches won in top flight football. The Welsh side have only lost on two occasions all season. The first came against Cypriot side APOEL in Champions League qualifying back in July before their first league defeat of the season came last week at the hands of Carmarthen Town.

The New Saints will visit with two players familiar with Scottish football in the form of Jon Routledge, formerly of Hamilton Accies and Dumbarton, and Steven Saunders who also played for the Sons along with Ross County and Motherwell.

Sunday's match will be an intriguing tie as St Mirren face Welsh opposition for the first time in competitive football. With a final place at stake it's all to play for in the battle of the Saints.  

Match Day Programme: St Mirren vs The New Saints (19th Feb)

Our match day programme, published in partnership with Curtis Sport, will be available from the Club Shop ahead of Sunday’s game.

This issue, for the IRN-BRU Cup, Semi-Final tie against The New Saints, is a 48 pager with a £3 cover price.

The latest edition includes the following:

Front Cover – Kyle Magennis.
The Gaffer - St Mirren manager Jack Ross with his pre match message for the fans.
Matchday Gallery – A gallery of pictures from the post-match presentations in the corporate suite after the recent home game against Falkirk.
Buddies News Update – News of the latest happenings in and around the Paisley 2021 Stadium.
Last Time Out – A look back at St Mirren's Scottish Cup tie last week against East Fife.
Football, Bloody Hell – Alan Gallacher looks back at St Mirren's record in the Challenge Cup.
The Opposition – Brian Corry gives the lowdown on Sunday’s visitors – Craig Harrison's The New Saints side.
Hall of Fame – David Cochran highlights the St Mirren career of Hugh Murray.
Player Interview – A chat with midfielder Lewis Morgan.
Action Shot (Centre Pages) – Midfielder Kyle Magennis.
Last Time Out FlashBack – A look back at the recent Championship game away to Dumbarton.
Fans Corner – Ticket prices, travel clubs update, match info and dates for fans to keep in their diary.
IRN-BRU Cup Round-Up – Kyle Gunn looks back on St Mirren's IRN-BRU Cup journey through to today's semi-final.
The Academy – Match report and pictures from the under-20 side's recent match against Dundee United.
Kit Sponsors 2016/17.
Marketing Matters – Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy brings us up to date with all the commercial activities within the Club.
St Mirren Fixtures & Results 2016/17 – A handy reference page of all the fixtures for this season.
Team Lines – The two squads and match officials for Sunday’s match.

To buy this issue or to place your programme subscription for the 2016/17 season click HERE.

St Mirren TV: Saints vs The New Saints (19th Feb)

If you live outside the UK & Ireland, St Mirren TV is your way to watch Paisley’s top football side live in action each and every home match day.

This service, which is delivered by media students from the University of the West of Scotland, will cover all of St Mirren’s home games.

As usual the St Mirren TV team will be presenting all the action from the Paisley 2021 Stadium when The New Saints are the visitors on Sunday afternoon.

If you want to tune in here is the info you will need:

St Mirren v The New Saints
IRN-BRU Cup, Semi-Final
Venue: Paisley 2021 Stadium, Paisley
Date: Sunday 19th February 2017
Kick-off: 4:10pm GMT

To access this match day service:

1 Day Pass – €6.99 EUR
Season Pass – €69.99 EUR

To view Terms & Conditions and get started with St Mirren TV please click HERE.

For technical support with St Mirren TV please e-mail tvsupport@stmirren.com

Man of the Match Live Vote (19th Feb)

We are giving fans the opportunity to vote for the man of the match and also put two lucky fans in with the chance of winning a £10 voucher for the Club Shop.

Every home game we’ll throw open the voting on the 60 minute mark for 20 minutes where votes can be cast on Facebook and Twitter. All you have to do is use the hashtag #SMFCMOM followed by the name of the player you are voting for, eg ‘#SMFCMOM MALLAN’.

With 10 minutes of the game remaining all the votes will be counted then Stadium Announcer Phil Clark will confirm the winning player over the tannoy system.

From all the fans who nominate the winning player one will be picked at random from the Facebook account and another from the Twitter account and they will each be awarded a £10 voucher for the Club Shop. The winners will be notified through the account they posted from.

So get yourself ready on the hour mark of Sunday’s game against The New Saints and get voting with #SMFCMOM.

Matchday Hospitality: vs Hibernian (1st Mar)

Come along and support St Mirren with a superb evening out at corporate hospitality when we welcome Hibernian on Wednesday 1st March.

The corporate hospitality details for the upcoming match against Hibernian are as follows:

St Mirren v Hibernian
Ladbrokes Championship
Venue: Paisley 2021 Stadium, Paisley
Date: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Kick-off: 7:45pm

* Arrive 5:15pm.

* Private car parking facility.

* Enter through the exclusive Westmarch Hospitality Suite entrance.

* Glass of Chilled Bubbly on arrival.

* Hostess table service.

* Three Course meal complemented by fine wines with main course.

* Accreditation in the match day magazine.

* Exclusive match day competitions.

* Match day magazine and corporate team sheets.

* Exclusive Q&A with matchday Ambassadors.

* Executive seating in Main Stand.

* Half-time hot and cold snacks served with tea or coffee.

* Post Match visit to the lounge by players.

* Post Match presentations by the Match Sponsors Man of the Match.

* Inclusive drinks package both pre and post match.**

* Last orders: 10:15pm.

* Bar closes: 10:45pm.

Cost per person: £95 + VAT (drinks inclusive)**

Season Ticket Holder#: £80 + VAT (drinks inclusive)**

Cost per person: £75 + VAT (pay bar)

Child: £40 + VAT

# Adult Season ticket holders £15 discount applicable to season ticket holders only, seat details are required when booking to get discount.

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For more information or to reserve your package please contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy by Tel: (0141) 840-1337 or E-Mail: commercial@stmirren.com.

To book your place from our e-store please click here

First Scorer Competition: The New Saints (19th Feb)

 

There will be no 'Bung a Baw' competition at Sunday's match but Paisley Panda is pleased to confirm that ‘First Scorer’ will be back.

‘First Scorer’ gives fans the opportunity to predict in advance of the game who they think will score St Mirren's first goal in Sunday’s match against The New Saints.

Two winners will be picked at random from those who guessed correctly and they will each win a family munchy box (4 slush puppies, 4 hot dogs, 4 ice creams and 6 packets of traditional sweets) from Tasty Treats of Bridge of Weir.

To enter all you have to do ahead of the game is post your prediction of the first St Mirren scorer on our Facebook or Twitter feeds using the hashtag #Saints1stgoal.

The lucky winners will be notified through the account they posted from confirming the instructions to collect their voucher from the Club Shop after the match.

St Mirren vs The New Saints: Matchday Info (19th Feb)

St Mirren v The New Saints
IRN-BRU Cup, Semi-Final
Venue: Paisley 2021 Stadium, Paisley
Date: Sunday 19th February 2017
Kick-off: 4:10pm

The match day officials for Sunday’s IRN-BRU Cup Semi-Final tie against Craig Harrison’s The New Saints side are as follows:

Referee: 
Keith Kennedy.
Assistant Referee: 
Joseph Lawson.
Assistant Referee: 
Anthony Cooper.
Fourth Official: Greg Aitken.

If you are thinking about coming to the Paisley 2021 Stadium for the first time on Sunday please click HERE for all the info you will need to make sure your match day experience runs as smoothly as possible.

Match Details

The game kicks-off at 4:10pm.

In the event of a draw after normal time, extra time of 30 minutes (i.e. 15 minutes each way) will take place and thereafter, if necessary, kicks from the Penalty Mark will be taken in accordance with the Rules laid down by The International Football Association Board.

Season Tickets ARE NOT valid for this game.

Match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale (subject to availability) UNTIL KICK OFF.

On the match day St Mirren fans can purchase their tickets (subject to availability) at the St Mirren Ticket Office from 10:00am to kick-off time (4:10pm).

We also now have a Ticket Booth sited at the West Stand beside turnstiles T11-14 on a match day.  The Ticket Booth is only for the purchase of tickets (subject to availability) for the West Stand, and also the pick-up point for pre-ordered tickets for the West Stand.  The Ticket Booth will be open from 3:00pm to 4:10pm (kick-off).

The New Saints fans can purchase their tickets (subject to availability) from the window at the away end of the ground (North Stand) from 3:00pm to kick-off time (4:10pm).

Tickets can also be purchased from the Online Ticket Shop.

The St Mirren Ticket Office (Main Stand) opening hours in the build up to this match are as follows:

Fri, 17th Feb: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sat, 18th Feb: CLOSED
Sun, 19th Feb: 10:00am to 4:10pm

The Ticket Booth (West Stand) opening hours in the build up to this match are as follows:

Sun, 19th Feb: 3:00pm to 4:10pm (kick-off)

Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130.
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com.

Please note that the Club Shop is also open the same hours as the Ticket Office.


Ticket Information

Adult £15
Over 65 £8
FT Student £8
Under 18 £8

Visitor Information

  • Electronic Ticketing System

    At the SMiSA Stadium we have an electronic ticketing system in place at the turnstiles.

    The process of using the system is fairly straight-forward and easy to use:

    • On entering the turnstile you will see the ticket reader.
    • Place your match ticket (with the barcode or QR code facing upwards) or smartcard – into the aperture
    • Once the ticket/smartcard is accepted into the system the green light will illuminate and an audio alert will sound after which you should hear the turnstile being unlocked
    • Push the turnstile gate and enter the stadium as you normally would.

    The whole process will only take a few seconds.

    Please note that there will be stewards in attendance to help where required.

  • Street Parking on Matchday

    The Club has been made aware of problems occasioned by inconsiderate parking in the area of Tannahill Road.

    Seemingly supporters are parking despite the presence of double yellow lines and as a consequence local bus routes are also being blocked because streets in this area are narrow and fans are parking on both sides. People, many of whom are elderly, are having to walk from Greenhill Road to their homes because buses can’t get access.

    Residents who have cars parked in driveways are experiencing similar difficulties getting their vehicles in and out. On being approached by local residents some supporters have been somewhat aggressive which could lead to confrontation.

    St Mirren Football Club strives to be a good neighbour and we would ask that ALL supporters attending the stadium not only park in accordance with local parking restrictions but also give consideration to the needs of local residents by parking sensibly so as not to occasion an unnecessary obstruction.

  • Picking Up & Dropping Off by Car on Match Day

    We are also aware of problems with patrons parking at the front of the Main Stand to pick up disabled supporters at the end of the game. This area is a 'no parking' zone on match days (with cones on the road) and has to be kept clear for emergency access. It is an inappropriate location for disabled spectator uplifts, as not only does it cause an obstruction on the road, it also causes a danger to pedestrians leaving the stadium.

    Please note that the designated pick-up/drop off points are either in Drums Avenue or the two lay-byes on Ferguslie Park Avenue.

  • Finding the SMiSA Stadium

  • Getting to the SMiSA Stadium

    BY ROAD

    Follow signs for Paisley & Glasgow Airport. Exit the M8 at Junction 29 (St James’ Interchange) which is just after Glasgow Airport turn off if travelling east to west. Be careful not to exit on to the A737 which is signposted for Irvine. It is best to stay in the middle lane when passing the Airport as this leads naturally to the St James’ Interchange exit.

    At the interchange take the first left onto a dual carriageway with some football parks on the left hand side. Follow this road and after a sharp right hand bend you should now be in Greenock Road. Then take your first right on to Clark Street and drive to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the stadium on the opposite side of the road.

    BY RAIL

    Get train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Paisley St James – exit from the station is straight onto Greenhill Road where the stadium is facing you. To plan your journey by rail with Scotrail please click HERE.

    BY BUS

    Most buses will stop at Paisley Cross or Mill Street, from both you will see the Paisley Town Hall. From the Town Hall cross the High Street towards the Piazza Shopping Centre, when acoss walk towards the town centre until you come to Gilmour Street. Turn right on to Gilmour Street and walk towards the railway station which is about 150 yards away. From there you can get train to Paisley St James or if you prefer to walk the following routes are advised by the police:

    Home fans: cross road to the left on to St James Street – follow through up Underwood Road then turn right at Greenhill Road where stadium is 200 yards further along the road. Access to the Main Stand is from Greenhill Road and the South and West Stands will be accessed from Drums Avenue.

    Away fans: cross road to Love Street continue up the street till you come to Albion Street where you will turn left. Follow Albion Street until you come to the junction with Greenock Road where you will turn right. Cross the road then walk about 200 yards before taking your first left on to Clark Street. Walk straight up Clark Street to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the the stadium on the opposite side of the road. Access to the North Stand will be from Ferguslie Park Avenue.

Scottish Cup Tickets On Sale

Tickets for the upcoming Scottish Cup quarter-final tie against Celtic are now on sale from the St Mirren Ticket Office.

St Mirren play the Glasgow side in the last eight of the competition early next month at Celtic Park with Saints having already knocked out Spartans, Dundee and East Fife to make this stage of the tournament.

The ticket details for the tie are as follows:

Celtic v St Mirren
William Hill Scottish Cup, Quarter-Final
Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow
Date: Sunday 5th March 2017
Kick-off: 12:30pm

This match will be all-ticket.

Ticket Prices

Adult - £20
Over 65 - £15
Under 16 - £15
12 and under - £10

We also have tickets for 6 wheelchair spaces.

If anyone requires a disabled parking space details must be submitted to the St Mirren Ticket Office by no later than Wednesday 1st March. This does not guarantee a space as applications need to be submitted to Celtic for approval.

Tickets must be purchased in advance – there will be no sales on the day of the match.

To help fans purchase tickets for the cup tie at Celtic Park, the St Mirren Ticket Office will be open after Sunday’s game against The New Saints. The Ticket Office will also be open on the day before the cup tie (Saturday 4th March) from 9:00am till 11:00am for ticket sales, subject to availability.


The St Mirren Ticket Office opening hours for the remainder of this week are as follows:

17/02/2017 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
18/02/2017 - CLOSED
19/02/2017 - 10:00am to 4:10pm and after full-time.

Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130.
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com.

U20's Next Match: vs St Johnstone (A) 21st Feb

The St Mirren Under-20 side are back in action next midweek when they head to Lanarkshire to face their counterparts from St Johnstone.

The SPFL Development League encounter between the young Buddies and Saintees on Tuesday 21st February will take place at The Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie and it will kick-off at 6:00pm.

For more news on the SPFL Development League please click HERE.

Travel Clubs: Ayr United (25th Feb)

A week on Saturday (25th February), St Mirren head to the Ayrshire Coast to face Ayr United in a Ladbrokes Championship match-up at Somerset Park.

The latest info we have on Travel Clubs heading to Somerset Park for the match is as follows:

North End Travel Club

The North End bus to Ayr will leave the Sneddon at 1:00pm.

Bus tickets on sale now in the Brewers Tap, £6 each.


Chivas Travel Club

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

Bus tickets will be available from the Court Bar from Friday 17th February.


Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

Our bus will be leaving at 1:30pm for Ayr.

Bus tickets will be on sale in The Bankhouse from Sunday 19th February.


Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus for the Ayr United game will leave Abercorn Street at 1:15pm.

Bus tickets for non members will be on sale from Saturday 18th February.

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