Keanu Baccus spoke with St Mirren TV after returning from the World Cup.
The 24-year-old became the first ever St Mirren player to play at the World Cup after representing Australia during World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
The Socceroos reached the round of 16 - defeating Tunisia and Denmark - before exiting the competition with a narrow loss to a Lionel Messi inspired Argentina.
We can confirm the opening hours of the Ticket Office and Stadium for the festive period.
Monday 19th Dec: 10am-2pm
Tuesday 20th Dec: 10am-2pm
Wednesday 21st Dec: 10am-2pm
Thursday 22nd Dec: 10am-2pm
Friday 23rd Dec: 10am-2pm
Saturday 24th Dec: 10am-12:30pm (St Mirren v Aberdeen)
Sunday 25th Dec: CLOSED
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
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.
Lewis Jamieson and Dean McMaster both started for Airdrieonians as they took a point against promotion-chasing Falkirk at the Falkirk Stadium on Saturday. Jamieson played 68 minutes for the Diamonds before being replaced by Gabriel McGill, while Dean McMaster was substituted for Adam Frizzell on 72 minutes. Airdrieonians sit in sixth place in cinch League One, but are just two points off the play-off spots.
Forward Kieran Offord returned to the Alloa Athletic squad following his time away with Scotland U19s. The 18-year-old came on as a substitute for veteran striker Conor Sammon on 68 minutes as Alloa drew 0-0 with Montrose. The Wasps sit a point behind fourth place Montrose in cinch League One.
Aiden Gilmartin played the full 90 minutes for Cowdenbeath as they were beaten 1-0 by Gretna 2008 in the Lowland League. The Blue Brazil are in 16th place in the Lowland League following Saturday's defeat.
Tickets for our first match of 2023 are now on sale.
St Mirren travel to Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock on Monday 2nd January 2023 for our first cinch Premiership match of the new year.
Saints supporters can buy tickets online now at THIS LINK.
Away End tickets will be available in the Chadwick Stand only. If an away supporter purchases a home end ticket they will be denied entry. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and T&C's apply.
Kilmarnock v St Mirren
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Monday 2nd January 2023
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: Rugby Park
Adults - £25
Concession* - £20
Under 18 - £15
Under 16 - £8
Under 5 - FREE with any full paying over-18 (must contact the Kilmarnock ticket office to arrange)
*65 and over, full-time students, U21
If supporters require assistance, please contact the Kilmarnock FC ticketing team at tickets@kilmarnockfc.co.uk or call 01563 545 311.
Ambulant and carer tickets - £15 (Carer - free of charge)
To purchase ambulant and carer tickets please contact the Kilmarnock ticketing team.
Email - tickets@kilmarnockfc.co.uk
Tel - 01563 545 311
Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and T&C's apply.
Wheelchair tickets can be purchased directly through Kilmarnock FC's disabled supporters representatives.
Kilmarnock FC disabled supporters representatives contact information;
Peter Orr –– 01563 406390
Mae Orr - 07909713098
St Mirren Ticket Office Tel: (0141) 840-6130.
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com
Keanu Baccus is set for the game of his life on Saturday night after helping Australia qualify to the knockout rounds of the World Cup.
Baccus and the Socceroos will take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in the last 16 after qualifying with a 1-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday.
The Saints midfielder came on at half-time against the Danes and impressed as Australia finished second in Group D on six points.
Despite a spirited loss to World Champions France on matchday one, the hard-working Socceroos defeated Tunisia and Denmark to secure their place in the knockout round.
Baccus admits his World Cup experience has been a dream so far.
Speaking to stmirren.com, Keanu said: "The overall experience has been amazing.
It's been a dream come true to feature in all three group stage games and to make it out the group and into round of 16. I couldn't have asked for a better World Cup experience - especially for my first one.
"It felt surreal on the pitch in the minutes I've played on the pitch. But it's just good to see and feel that when you put in the hard work that anything is achievable.
"I'm super excited [for tomorrow's match]. Tomorrow is going to be a special moment for me and a chance to do myself, my family and my nation proud. Let's go Socceroos!"
Kick-off on Saturday is at 7pm GMT and UK based Saints can watch the match live on BBC.
Keanu celebrates after helping Australia to a 1-0 win over Denmark and qualification for the last 16 of the World Cup (Image: Socceroos)
It's a Century since Saints brought the Barcelona Cup to Paisley, but how much do you know about the journey the St Mirren squad made to open FC Barcelona's new 'super stadium' in 1922?
Available in time for Christmas, 'Barcelona and Back' tells the whole story over 32 packed A4 pages that include a very special insight into the St Mirren adventure.
The Book will be a numbered limited edition run of 1500 copies and is a great Christmas stocking filler for every St Mirren supporter.
Barcelona and Back is available at £12.99 per copy plus post and packing from:
All proceeds go to the St Mirren Charitable Foundation.
St Mirren Youth Academy graduate Luke Kenny has joined East Kilbride on a one-month loan.
The 19-year-old defender has been training with the first-team and has been named on in the bench for multiple cinch Premiership matches this season.
Luke joins the Lowland League outfit until January for some important game time as he continues his footballing development.
A winter clothes appeal, which asked St Mirren fans and the local community to donate warm clothing and jackets for those in need, has been overwhelmed with donations.
Now, the team behind the initiative, are opening the doors of the SMiSA Stadium on Saturday 3rd December between 10am and 4pm at the concourse in the Main Stand for those who are in need of warm clothing this winter.
Those attending will be able to choose from a range of jackets, free of charge Additionally, soup and a roll will be available on the day, made with help from young people at Kibble’s Skills Academy, with Scottish Leather Group covering the cost of the hot lunch.
The group of local businesses has donated clothing items including hats, scarves, jumpers, boots and blankets to Accord Hospice in Paisley who will sell these items at their shop on Morton Avenue, all proceeds from these sales will remain with Accord Hospice.
The initiative, led by St Mirren, Kibble and Scottish Leather Group, asked fans attending matches at the SMiSA Stadium to bring along any warm items of clothing that they no longer required, while staff at the organisations were encouraged to do the same.
Young people from Kibble have now come together with volunteers from Scottish Leather Group and St Mirren to sort through all donations this week ahead of Saturday 3rd December, with the team 'overwhelmed' by the number of items received.
The three organisations now hope that the donations can support those in need within the local area ahead of what is set to be a tough winter and decided to host an open day at the football club to reach as many people as possible. Any leftover items will be donated to a warm clothing bank.
Keith Lasley, chief operating officer at St Mirren Football Club, said: "Community is at the core of St Mirren Football Club and we see that each and every day across our players, our fans and our people.
"The winter clothing appeal with Kibble and Scottish Leather Group is just another great example of the generosity and passion shown by fans and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of the initiative. We truly hope that we can support those in need throughout what is set to be a difficult winter and will continue to do what we can within the local community."
Jim Gillespie, chief executive of Kibble, said: "The donations received as part of our winter clothing appeal with St Mirren and Scottish Leather Group has gone beyond what any of us imagined. The enormous generosity shown by fans, the local community, and staff at each of the organisations is fantastic and we are thrilled to be part of the campaign.
"Our young people have been working closely with volunteers to help sort the donations and will be helping attendees at St Mirren on 3 December find clothing to suit them. They are delighted to be part of this initiative, as is everyone at Kibble."
Nicholas Muirhead, chief commercial officer at Scottish Leather Group, said: "It has been truly overwhelming and humbling to have received such an outpouring of donations as part of the appeal – we couldn’t have imagined it being quite so successful.
"Our staff have been incredibly generous and, with the items donated from St Mirren fans and the wider community, we have a fantastic amount of jackets and other warm clothing available. As one of Paisley’s largest organisations and employers, we are committed to supporting our local community and truly hope that we can bring some relief to those in need."
Any charities or foodbanks looking for donations should contact kibble@bigpartnership.co.uk
St Mirren have been drawn at home to Dundee in the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup.
Saints will welcome the Dee to the SMiSA Stadium on the weekend of 21/22nd of January 2023.
Full fixture details including ticketing arrangements will be announced in due course.
It was a difficult outing for St Mirren Women away to FC Edinburgh Women, as the home side won 2-0 at Meadowbank as the first half of the season came to a close.
The scoreline could be seen as harsh as St Mirren pushed the Scottish Women League One league leaders till the final whistle. Although ultimately, missed opportunities and small mistakes cost Saints the match.
The game was always going to be a tough test against a well-organised FC Edinburgh team that sit atop League One. Despite a strong start from Saints, a deflected ball left the team exposed, allowing Edinburgh's Debs McLeod to lob the ball over Jo Casey into the back of the St Mirren net.
Saints refused to sit back and pushed hard for an equaliser and with two excellent chances just missing the FC Edinburgh goal, the Buddies were unfortunate not to come into the break level.
The second-half would prove to be similar with both teams very evenly matched. Regardless of St Mirren's best efforts, their hopes were dashed as the home team were awarded a penalty in the early stages of the second 45. FC Edinburgh midfielder Emma Mitchell scored from the spot to secure the three points for the hosts.
Despite the result St Mirren Women's Head Coach Kate Cooper was pleased with the performance of the team on the day.
The game against FC Edinburgh was always going to be difficult," Kate told stmirren.com.
"They’re a very good side and have proven that this season with their unbeaten run.
"We pressed effectively and worked hard throughout the game. I believe we competed well against them and the final score wasn’t a true reflection of the match. We deserved a draw or at least a goal.
"Everyone stood up to the game plan and we done our best at keeping the game tight.
"I’m pleased with the amount of opportunities we created," Kate continued.
"We were unfortunate with converting chances into goals, but it’s a learning curve for the team and the players are upbeat and understand it's part of the process of developing and improving performances week-in week-out."
The final result means that St Mirren stay in sixth with 21 points from the opening 13 matches. The winter break gives Kate and the team a chance to reflect on the first half of the season and prepare for their upcoming Scottish Cup match against Rossvale.
Full-Time: FC Edinburgh Women 2-0 St Mirren Women
St Mirren: Casey, McLoed, McCabe (c), Kirsty Ross (Fury 61), Kelly Ross, MacIntyre (Partick 73), Clark-Granger (Dickson 46), Palmer (Turner 56), Beka, Philip (Morrison 46), Caldwell
Subs Not Used: Missaghian, Nichol
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