It has been confirmed that the kick-off will be moved to later in the day for St Mirren’s Ladbrokes Championship match at home against Falkirk on 1st October in order to be shown live on TV.
The kick-off will be rescheduled to 5:15pm for the match at the Paisley 2021 Stadium which will be showcased by BBC ALBA.
Stephen Mallan says he is looking forward to St Mirren taking on Albion Rovers this weekend in the IRN-BRU Cup. St Mirren enter at the third round stage of the revamped competition and have been drawn away to League One Albion at the Exsel Group Stadium. Midfielder Mallan believes that cup competition will take minds off the Championship for a weekend and could be a good opportunity to boost the morale of not just the players, but the supporters too.
“It takes your mind off the league,” he said. “We did that last season in the cup games when we were slow to start but when we got back into the league we were flying. It’ll give us a wee bit of a distraction and hopefully we can go into that game and get a win.”
The Buddies made it to the semi-finals of the competition last season and picked up an excellent 4-0 win over then League One side Dunfermline on the way amidst a difficult start to the league campaign. Mallan scored two goals that day and believes they can try to use the cup to help give something back to the supporters.
He said: “If we get a good cup run and get a good few wins under our belt it’ll boost the team’s confidence and the morale of the fans. You can see they’re down just now, with our performances, and rightly so because we’ve not been up to scratch so it’s something we need to help for ourselves and for the club as a whole.”
Mallan admitted that St Mirren were fortunate to gain a point against Ayr United in the Ladbrokes Championship on Saturday after substitute Tom Walsh scored a late equaliser for the Buddies.
“We were lucky to salvage a point with Tom,” he said. “It was a good goal for him but the full game as a whole we should have done a lot better – especially in the first half where we started slow in the game.”
However, he does believe that the late goal can help kick start the season. Walsh nodded home from a Lawrence Shankland throw-in and Mallan feels that a moment like that can help provide a spark for the Saints to push on.
He said: “Yeah obviously it can lift the spirits. You can see we were kind of struggling for a goal and the fans weren’t happy but it gives them something to talk about on the way home as a point is better than nothing. Obviously we want the three points but Saturday wasn’t the day, but we’re always fighting till the last minute and because we got the goal you can see the fight in the team so hopefully we can take that into next week.”
Mallan has been impressed by the way both Walsh and Walsh’s fellow loanee Ryan Hardie have settled in to the club since joining on loan from Rangers this summer.
“They’ve done very well,” he said. “Obviously they know each other very well, they’ve linked up well and you can see the quality they’ve both got. It’s good that they’ve come in and we just need to try and give them the ball because they are both good ball players. We need to try and supply Ryan a lot more I’d say, get him a few goals and if Walshy is playing, you can see on Saturday that he’s come on, changed the game and got a goal.”
Supporters will be able to pay-at-the-gate on Saturday with adult tickets costing £10 and concessions and children’s tickets costing £5.
Join us on Friday 25th November 2016 in the Westmarch Suite at St Mirren Park for our Annual Academy Dinner.
The aim of the evening is to raise funds for our highly acclaimed Academy and facilitate the ongoing commitment we have to our successful youth programme.
The evening will kick off with a superb three course meal after which you will be entertained by two fabulous after dinner guest speakers.
Our speakers are simply “top drawer”… prepare to laugh the night away thanks to former Scotland goalkeeper and TV pundit, Alan Rough with the tall stories from his football career, and keeping everything in order on the night will be the other part of the duo, TV and Radio pundit Peter Martin.
We are also delighted to announce that former captain and 1976/77 First Division Championship squad winning member Jack Copland will also be inducted into the club’s ‘Hall of Fame’ on the night.
The evening will also include a superb raffle and Grand Auction with all funds raised going towards the Academy.
Tickets for the event are sure to sell quickly and are available priced as follows:
To book your places please contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy, direct on (0141) 840-1337 or email commercial@stmirren.com.
You can also contact Youth Academy Operations Manager, Claire Coventry at claire.coventry@stmirren.com for further info.
To download a booking form please click HERE.
The St Mirren Under-20 side are back in action tomorrow evening as they play host to their counterparts from Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
The SPFL Development League encounter on Tuesday 30th August between the young Buddies and Caley Thistle will take place at the Paisley 2021 Stadium.
The match will kick-off at 6:00pm.
The referee for this fixture will be Graham Grainger.
Entry to this match is FREE.
For directions to the Paisley 2021 Stadium and all the parking information please see below;
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:
The whole process will only take a few seconds.
Please note that there will be stewards in attendance to help where required.
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.
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.
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.
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Tom Walsh’s 89th minute header rescued a point for St Mirren at Somerset Park. The midfielder nodded the ball beyond Greg Fleming after Lawrence Shankland launched one of his trademark throw-ins deep into the Ayr United box. A ruck of players, from both St Mirren and Ayr, attempted to get a head on it before it fell invitingly into Walsh’s path for the loanee to level the score.
The Buddies started the game off sluggishly and with less than a minute on the clock, Ayr’s Nicky Devlin missed an opportunity to really test Scott Gallacher in the Saints goal with a cross-cum-shot that lacked power.
It was the hosts who took the lead early in the first half when former Kilmarnock player Jamie Adams headed home. Brian Gilmour whipped in a free kick that Adams managed to get on the end of to head into the back of the net. It was a frustrating start for Saints who are looking to get their first league win of the season on the board.
The closest Saints came in the first half came on 24 minutes when David Clarkson ran on to a cross from John Sutton but the striker was unlucky to see the attempt go wide of the keeper’s near post.
It was a drab first half with not many chances for either side but the Buddies were dealt a huge let off with 10 minutes of the first half remaining. Gilmour did well to find ex-Saint Gary Harkins with time and space in the box but the midfielder failed to get the shot away and St Mirren mopped up the danger.
Half-Time: Ayr United 1-0 St Mirren
Saints played with more purpose after the break but the warning signs were evident immediately when, just a matter of seconds into the second half, Ayr had the ball in the net a second time but thankfully the linesman’s flag had already been raised.
The Buddies were growing into the match a little more and Ryan Hardie went close when he got on the end of a cross from Jason Naismith. The striker got his head to the ball but saw the effort pushed away well by Fleming. Fleming again foiled Hardie a minute later after the loan man was found brilliantly in the box by Clarkson. He burst in on goal but his shot was blocked with Sutton unlucky not to get something on the rebound.
Tom Walsh entered the match on the hour mark and within just six minutes of being on the field, sent in a good cross for Clarkson whose header went agonisingly wide of the post.
Walsh’s desire to have an impact on the game would not be denied when he grabbed the equaliser for St Mirren with the clock fast approaching the 90 minute mark. The Ayr United defence didn’t deal with Shankland’s throw and Walsh ghosted in to nod the ball beyond the helpless Fleming.
The drama wasn’t to end there though as Sutton was put clean through on goal a minute later when Hardie found him in acres of space inside the box but Fleming was equal to it. Ayr broke up the field and almost got themselves a late winner on the counter but Harkins’ effort went wide of the far post.
Full-Time: Ayr United 1-1 St Mirren
Ayr United: Fleming, Devlin, Boyle, Murphy, Meggatt, Cairney (Crawford 81), Docherty, Gilmour, Adams, Harkins, Nisbet (Forrest 64).
Subs Not Used: Rose, Thomas, O’Connell, McGuffie, Hart (GK).
St Mirren: Gallacher, Naismith, Baird, Webster, Irvine, Stewart (Walsh 60), Mallan, Hutton (Shankland 70), Hardie, Sutton, Clarkson.
Subs Not Used: McLear, Whyte, Gordon, McDonald, Langfield (GK).
Referee: Crawford Allan.
Assistant Referee: David Roome.
Assistant Referee: Derek Crothers.
Attendance: 2,165 (800 St Mirren fans).
Match pictures by Allan Picken – © Allan Picken Photography.
JD Sports have this afternoon confirmed that the new Carbrini home kit and a range of new training wear will go on public sale this coming Thursday (1st September.)
The new kits will be available from the JD stores in Paisley, Braehead and Silverburn.
Saints fans will remember that chairman Gordon Scott issued a challenge to everyone running the Paisley 10K last weekend. Anyone who beat Gordon whilst wearing a St Mirren top would win a free ticket to the upcoming match against Queen of the South on 10th September at the Paisley 2021 Stadium.
Gordon was pleased with his run with a chip time of 00:48:05. Did you sign up for the challenge and beat that time?
If so, then come along to the Paisley 2021 Stadium with proof of your time and you’ll get yourself a free ticket to see the Buddies in action.
| Match | vs Albion Rovers |
| Competition | Irn Bru Cup 3rd Round |
| Venue | Exsel Group Stadium, Coatbridge |
| Date | Sat 3rd September 2016 |
| Kick Off | 3:00pm |
| Entry By | Pay at The Gate |
| Adult | £10 |
| Concession | £5 |
| Child | £5 |
Additional Information for Travelling Fans
Tomorrow, Saturday 3rd September, St.Mirren head through to Coatbridge to face League One side Albion Rovers in the 3rd Round of the IRN-BRU Cup.
The gate prices have now been confirmed for the tie at The Exsel Group Stadium (Cliftonhill Stadium) and these are shown above.
The referee tomrorow is Mike Rocone and he will be assisted by Alan Mulvanny and Ivan Stankovic.
St Mirren scored a late equaliser today to get a share of the points against Ayr United at Somerset Park.
After the match St Mirren manager Alex Rae looked back on the ninety minutes. He said:
“If you don’t defend a simple ball into the back post you’re going to become unstuck and we didn’t do that again. I want us to be a wee bit braver on the ball. It looks like we’re asking them to shell the ball and we done some stuff in the last couple of days about playing the lines because we felt as if we could get joy by doing that and we’re just shelling balls up. It’s just a wee bit of a [lack of] confidence – taking the easy option – but I’m pleased we got the point but it’s nowhere near acceptable.
“One of the things that gives you confidence is how you are playing yourself. When you’re getting on the ball and passing the ball. At no point have we told the boys to start shelling the ball. There’s the odd diagonal that might be effective when it is up to John Sutton but it becomes an easy option.
“We tried to utilise Ryan [Hardie’s] pace in behind and when we get the service into him he just sets it on a plate.
“We wanted to be brave. We played three at the back and wanted to try and take the game to Ayr.”
St Mirren FC in partnership with the Scottish FA are delighted to announce the opportunity to become the local Football Development Officer.
The post will be based at the club and if you wish to apply please submit a CV to CO/Chief Executive Officer, St Mirren FC, Greenhill Road, Paisley, PA3 1RU with a covering letter. The closing date for CVs will be Friday 2nd September.
Job Outline
The Football Development Officer will work on behalf of St Mirren FC to assist, where applicable, in all aspects of “St Mirren in the Community/Street Stuff”.
The purpose of the Football Development role is to build capacity, support club development, improve infrastructure and increase participation in football across all ages and abilities within Renfrewshire area.
Within the role you will promote participation in football at all levels in line with Scottish FA National Strategy linking with local and regional plans. The Football Development Officer will link with all relevant stakeholders in managing the implementation of Grassroots initiatives and to make sure they are fully supported through the provision of appropriate Scottish FA Coach Education.
To download full job description please click HERE.
To download employee specification please click HERE.
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