Loan Watch: 26/12/2022

A number of our younger players are currently out on loan at clubs across Scotland. Here's a look at how some of them got on at the weekend. 

Kieran Offord was on the scoresheet for Alloa Athletic on Friday night as the Wasps drew 2-2 with Clyde in League One. The 18-year-old played the full 90 minutes for Brian Rice's side and netted the opener on 21 minutes. That strike was his fourth goal of the season for Alloa. 

Dean McMaster and Lewis Jamieson were unused substitutes for Airdrieonians in their 4-2 win away to Montrose. That victory saw the Diamonds leapfrog Montrose and move into the League One play-off spots. 

Ewan Thomson played the full match for Cowdenbeath when they played on Tuesday night with the Blue Brazil falling to a 3-1 defeat away to Bo'ness United. Aiden Gilmartin was introduced as a half-time substitution for Maurice Ross' men. 

Reminder of Festive Opening Times

A reminder of the the opening hours of the Ticket Office and Stadium for the festive period.

Monday 26th Dec: CLOSED 
Tuesday 27th Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 28th Dec: 10am-2pm (Livingston v St Mirren)
Thursday 29th Dec: 10am-2pm 
Friday 30th Dec: 10am-2pm 
Saturday 31st Dec: CLOSED
Sunday 1st Jan: CLOSED

Monday 2nd Jan: 10am-2pm (Kilmarnock v St Mirren)
Tuesday 3rd Jan - Friday 6th Jan: 10am-2pm
Saturday 7th Jan: 11am-Kick-Off (St Mirren v Hearts)
Sunday 8th Jan: CLOSED

Monday 9th Jan: Business as usual

St Mirren Ticket Office Tel: (0141) 840-6130

St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com

Stephen Robinson delight at festive win

Stephen Robinson gives his thoughts as Saints took all three points in our final home game of 2022.


A festive three points for Saints

St Mirren gave supporters the perfect early Christmas present after picking up all three points against Aberdeen. 

Despite falling behind to a terrific Matty Kennedy strike Saints rallied to pick up a well-deserved victory in a match that saw Stephen Robinson's men awarded three penalties. 

In the first match back after a six week break, Saints started brightly - forcing a corner in the first minute. Ethan Erhahon swung the free-kick deep into the box where it met the head of Curtis Main at the far end of the area. The striker's header forced it back into a dangerous area with Marcus Fraser nodding goalward, but it was deflected over.  

But it was Aberdeen who took an early lead with Kennedy opening the scoring on 10 minutes. The Dons winger has come close 30 seconds earlier when he rattled the post, but there was no denying his second attempt as he found the top corner with a brilliant effort from 25 yards. 

The Buddies steadily grew back into the game after a quiet spell following Aberdeen's goal. A neat passage of play ended with Saints' World Cup hero Keanu Baccus having an effort blocked by the Dons defence before Erhahon volleyed wide from just inside the box.

Baccus was involved again on 35 minutes when he robbed the ball deep in the Aberdeen half and slipped in Jonah Ayunga. The Saints striker took a couple of touches to fashion a bit of space before firing his shot over.

Immediately after that chance there was drama as Aberdeen captain Anthony Stewart was shown a red card for the visitors for bringing down Ayunga. VAR checked the incident - which began outside, but ended inside - and awarded Saints a penalty. Captain Mark O'Hara stepped up and, although his effort hit the post, it came back off Roos and found the back of the net to draw us level heading into half-time. 

Saints were awarded a second penalty into six minutes into the second-half when Roos brought down Curtis Main. The striker did brilliantly to break on to the loose ball and he was taken out by the Dons goalkeeper. O'Hara made sure it was his this time as he smashed into the net to put us in front. 

Mark O'Hara nets from 12 yards to give us the lead (Image: Allan Picken)

Astonishingly, the Buddies were awarded a third penalty kick of the match when Ayunga was sandwiched between Ross McCrorie and Liam Scales. The striker stepped up to take this one rather than O'Hara but had it saved by Roos. 

With just over 15 minute of normal time remaining Saints missed another big chance for a third when Declan Gallagher rose the highest to meet a corner at the far post but headed over. Two minutes later Aberdeen gave the Buddies a warning that this match was far from over when Ylber Ramadani cracked the bar from inside the box. 

Aberdeen were causing the pressure heading into the final 10 minutes as they desperately searched for an equaliser. It looked like they were about to find one when substitute Ryan Duncan was a whisker away from heading Kennedy's cross into the net from just a few yards out. 

But St Mirren would add a third to put the seal on the points. With Aberdeen goalkeeper Roos up for a corner, Saints managed to get clear and break forward with Kiltie slotting into the empty net from distance to make it a very Merry Christmas for the Buddies. 

Full-Time: St Mirren 3-1 Aberdeen

St Mirren: Carson, Fraser, Gallagher, Dunne, Strain, Baccus, Erhahon (Kiltie 46), O'Hara (c), Tanser, Main (Brophy 83), Ayunga (Gogic 90)
Subs Not Used: Urminksy, Shaughnessy, Flynn, Reid, Henderson, Olusanya

Aberdeen: Roos, McCrorie, Scales, Stewart (c), Coulson (Ramirez 66), Barron, Ramadani, Clarkson (Duncan 46), Kennedy, Miovski, Duk (MacKenzie 46)
Subs Not Used: Lewis, Morris, Watkins, Polvara, Richardson, Milne

Referee: Nick Walsh
Assistant Referee: Daniel McFarlane
Assistant Referee: Gordon McCabe
Fourth Official: Barry Cook
VAR: Steven Kirkland
Assistant VAR: David Roome

Attendance: 7,394 

Matchday Info: St Mirren v Aberdeen (24th Dec)

It's our final home match of 2022 as St Mirren play host for the last time this year with Aberdeen the visitors at the SMiSA Stadium. 

St Mirren vs Aberdeen
cinch Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 24th December 2022
Kick-off: 12:30pm

The match day officials for Saturday's match against Aberdeen are as follows:

Referee: Nick Walsh
Assistant Referee: Daniel McFarlane
Assistant Referee: Gordon McCabe
Fourth Official: Barry Cook
VAR: Steven Kirkland
Assistant VAR: David Roome


Match Details

The game kicks-off at 12:30pm.

Season tickets are valid for Saturday's match. 

The turnstiles will open to supporters from 11:30am. The St Mirren Ticket Office is open between 10am until just after kick-off.

The match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale (subject to availability) UNTIL KICK-OFF.  Tickets are on sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online at stmirren.com/matchtickets

The fastest and easiest way to buy tickets for the home end is online at stmirren.com/matchtickets. Tickets will also be available in the West Stand Ticket booth which will be open from 11am. Encouraging all West Stand supporters to get down to the ground a bit earlier this Saturday to see a big surprise....

Aberdeen have sold out their allocation of tickets. 

Live Streaming

The match will be shown live on PPV for a cost of £14.99. Click HERE to buy a PPV pass now. 

Ex-St Mirren goalkeeper Campbell Money joins us on commentary duty. 

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can also watch the match live as part of their subscription.  

Ticket Information

  • Main Stand (Regular Seats)
    Main Stand (Regular Seats)
    Adult £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s.

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • West Stand
    West Stand
    Adult £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s.

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • Tony Fitzpatrick Family (South) Stand
    Tony Fitzpatrick Family (South) Stand
    Adult £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    Please note that the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand is a Family Stand and therefore we expect no swearing within this area.

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s. 

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • North Stand (Away Fans)
    North Stand (Away Fans)
    Adult £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s. 

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).


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


#NoHomeKit

We will play in our away kit during tomorrow's match against Aberdeen at the SMiSA Stadium to show our support for Shelter Scotland's #NoHomeKit campaign. 

Every 18 minutes, a household is made homeless in Scotland, with over 8,600 children trapped in temporary accommodation as of September 2022. And as the lasting effects of the pandemic meet a growing cost of living crisis, this problem is only set to worsen.

Campaigns like #NoHomeKit helps Shelter Scotland raise awareness around the scale of this problem and the circumstances of those facing homelessness, as well as generate crucial funding to end homelessness in Scotland for good.

To find out more about the campaign please click HERE.

Matchday Entertainment 

This weekend's matchday entertainment has been sponsored by the St Mirren Fans Council. 

There will be a Santa Panda grotto in the West Stand car park from 11am with children receiving a free selection box! 

There will also be a visit from special guests the Grinch & Elf on the shelf with photo opportunities as well as our resident face painter.

At half-time we will have a special, festive Bung a Baw that will see the winner receive a signed Jay Henderson top courtesy of Glen Bun Bakery. 

Panda Club

The final Panda Club of the year runs during our match against Aberdeen. 

Panda Club is open to all kids aged 3-12 years old and costs £5 to attend.

There’s still time to secure a spot for your little one - please complete this REGISTRATION FORM

The group will be meeting at the SMiSA Wall at the corner of the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand. Drop off is anytime between 10:30am-12:15pm, and pick up will be 2:15pm, just shortly after the match ends. 

Don’t worry if you can’t attend! Panda Club will be continuing in the New Year at the following pre-split fixtures:

- St Mirren v Hearts (7th Jan)
- St Mirren v Motherwell (28th Jan)
- St Mirren v Ross County (18th Feb)
- St Mirren v Livingston (1st Apr)
- St Mirren v Kilmarnock (22nd Apr)

Car Parking

Red Zone - South

For hospitality and home disabled supporters (subject to availability). 

To enter/exit Greenhill Road. Hospitality ticket to be shown for entry. 


Black Zone - Southwest 

For Family Stand and Main Stand Patrons. 

To enter/exit via Drums Avenue.  


White Zone - West 

For West Stand Patrons and Pay on the Day. Home disabled supporters in bays behind West Stand. Away disabled supporters in bays behind the dome. 

To enter/exit via Ferguslie Park Avenue.


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.

Toldholm Primary gets a visit from St Mirren

Todholm Primary School in Paisley were the latest school to benefit from our Primary School visits as they received 30 tickets for Saturday's match against Aberdeen. 

Greg Kiltie and Jay Henderson delivered the tickets to the school and took part in a Q&A session with eager pupils. That came after a day of coaching delivered by Street Stuff coaches. 

We look forward to welcoming the pupils from Todholm to the SMiSA Stadium on Saturday and hope they enjoy their day.

Primary school visits are a vital part of our ongoing community engagement efforts with the club arranging more player visits to local schools as well as offering additional match day tickets for other matches throughout the season.

If your school would be interested in a visit by our first-team players then please contact info@stmirren.com.

Greg Kiltie and Jay Henderson get their photo taken with St Mirren supporters from Todholm Primary

St Mirren to play in away kit against Aberdeen as part of Shelter Scotland's #NoHomeKit campaign

We will play in our away kit during tomorrow's match against Aberdeen at the SMiSA Stadium to show our support for Shelter Scotland's #NoHomeKit campaign. 

Every 18 minutes, a household is made homeless in Scotland, with over 8,600 children trapped in temporary accommodation as of September 2022. And as the lasting effects of the pandemic meet a growing cost of living crisis, this problem is only set to worsen.

Campaigns like #NoHomeKit helps Shelter Scotland raise awareness around the scale of this problem and the circumstances of those facing homelessness, as well as generate crucial funding to end homelessness in Scotland for good.

To find out more about the campaign please click HERE.

Michael McArdle to depart for Scottish FA role

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Michael McArdle will depart the club in due course for a role at the Scottish FA. 

As a club we are passionate about the development of our people and we are pleased to see Michael’s years at St Mirren lead to an exciting new opportunity at the national association.

Michael will leave his role at St Mirren as Head of Academy Coaching to take on the position of Girls’ and Women’s Performance manager. 

We thank Michael for his service and wish him well in his new venture. 

The Head of Academy Coaching will remain a pivotal position at the club and we will be recruiting for this exciting role in due course.

Up Next: St Mirren v Aberdeen (24th Dec)

It's our final home game of 2022 as Stephen Robinson's side get set to host Aberdeen at the SMiSA Stadium on Christmas Eve. 

It'll be Saints' first game back since the World Cup break after Saturday's scheduled match against Motherwell was postponed. It's also our first Christmas Eve match at the SMiSA Stadium since a famous 2-1 win over Rangers back in 2011. 

Aberdeen, meanwhile, have played two matches since returning from the break - losing to Celtic and Rangers at Pittodrie.

A late goal saw Jim Goodwin's side lose 1-0 to Celtic on Saturday, but Tuesday's defeat to Rangers would arguably have been even sorer for the Dons with two goals conceded deep into injury time that saw them lose 3-2. 

Despite those two losses Aberdeen remain in third place in the cinch Premiership on 25 points. 

Match Details

St Mirren v Aberdeen
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Saturday 24th December 2022
Kick-off: 12:30pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

Ticket Info

Season tickets are valid for Saturday's match. Non-season ticket holders can buy home end tickets at stmirren.com/matchtickets or at the St Mirren Ticket Office.

Tickets for away supporters are only available directly from Aberdeen. 

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch league matches live as part of their subscription. The match is also live on PPV at a cost of £14.99 with ex-Saints goalkeeper Campbell Money on co-commentary duty. PPV passes can be purchased HERE

Previous

Saints are unbeaten in their last four home matches in all competitions against the Dons stretching back to February 2020. 

You have to go back to December 2018 for the last time Aberdeen defeated St Mirren at the SMiSA Stadium in league action. In the five league matches at the SMiSA Stadium since, Saints have won three and drawn two. 

The Buddies were victorious in both meetings with the Dons at home last season - winning 3-2 in September 2021 and 1-0 in January of this year. 

Aberdeen ran out 4-1 winners at Pittodrie in August in the only meeting of the two this season. Despite a bright start from Stephen Robinson's side an early red card for Declan Gallagher made it an uphill struggle for Saints. 

Curtis Main got the faintest of touches on Marcus Fraser's ball into the box to give us a 3-2 win over Aberdeen last season (Image: Jeff Holmes)

The officials

Nick Walsh is the referee on Saturday and he'll be assisted by Daniel McFarlane and Gordon McCabe. Barry Cook is the fourth official. 

Steven Kirkland is the Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) while David Roome is the Assistant VAR. 

Ticket Info: St Mirren v Dundee (21st Jan)

Tickets for our Scottish Cup Fourth Round tie against Dundee are now on sale to season ticket holders. 

Season ticket holders have until Sunday 8th January 2023 to guarantee their seat before all remaining seats become available on general sale from Monday 9th January.

Saints host the cinch Championship side at the SMiSA Stadium on Saturday 21st January.

St Mirren vs Dundee
Scottish Cup Fourth Round
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 21st January 2023
Kick-off: 3pm


Season ticket holders have until Sunday 8th January to guarantee their seat at the St Mirren Ticket Office or online

Please note season tickets will not be valid and your season ticket card won't be activated for this match.

You will receive an email with your e-ticket which can be printed off or used on your mobile device and scanned at the turnstiles.  


Ticket prices are as follows:

Adults £20
Concessions* £12
U12s** £6

 *Over-65, 13-17 and full-time students. 
**Must be bought with a full-paying adult

Wheelchair will be charged at concession price of £12. 

Ambulant disabled will be charged at age appropriate rate and carer free of charge if proof provided.

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