Stephen Robinson praised the full squad after a big win at Tannadice. 

St Mirren made it two wins from two as Curtis Main's double as well as a late Alex Greive strike saw Saints defeat Dundee United.

Main scored either side of half-time to have the Buddies deservedly ahead before Greive put the seal on the victory at Tannadice in stoppage time as Saints left the City of Discovery with all three points.

Stephen Robinson made two changes to the side that defeated Ross County last weekend with Declan Gallagher coming back in from suspension in place of skipper Joe Shaughnessy with Mark O'Hara picking up the captain's armband as he replaced Greg Kiltie. 

Saints were right at it from the off and almost took the lead inside the opening minute when a perfect cross from the right side found Jonah Ayunga who nodded just wide. 

Keanu Baccus went close on nine minutes when he perfectly caught a volley 20 yards from goal. It was viciously struck with United captain Ryan Edwards denying the goal-bound effort with his head. 

Then O'Hara had a great opportunity to put St Mirren ahead on the half-hour mark. Ayunga did brilliantly to pick out Ryan Strain with a cross-field pass and the Australian cushioned the header into the path of O'Hara whose low curled effort from the edge of the area was pushed away by United goalkeeper Carljohan Eriksson. 

Saints were denied a stonewall penalty two minutes later when Aziz Behich handled in the box. It was as clear as penalty as you're likely to see and should have led to a second yellow for the United man, but nothing was given. 

It looked like the Arabs were starting to come into the game more as it approached half-time with Trevor Carson forced into a big save on 38 minutes when he tipped a Glenn Middleton free-kick over. 

But St Mirren would take the lead with five minutes of the half remaining. O'Hara drove forward with his pass reaching Main via the aid of a deflection off Dylan Levitt. The striker broke into the box and fired beyond Eriksson to put Saints ahead. 

Main then got his and St Mirren's second just six minutes into the second-half. O'Hara was involved again when he found Ayunga and the striker weaved his way into the box before finding Main who slammed high into the net for his third goal in his last six matches. 

Curtis Main fires into the net to put St Mirren 2-0 ahead (Image: Andy Barr)

Saints looked for a quickfire third with O'Hara denied by an Eriksson save just three minutes after the second goal. 

Carson made a brilliant save with a little under 15 minutes remaining to keep St Mirren two in-front. The Northern Ireland international got a strong hand to turn away substitute Ilmari Niskanen's effort. But that was as close as United would come with Saints comfortable and restricting the home side to very little opportunities.

Greive - who had only come on minutes before - wrapped up the win in the dying moments in a move that involved all the substitutes. The New Zealand forward raced on to Brophy's pass and poked home from distance after getting ahead of onrushing goalkeeper Eriksson who had raced out of the box to try and deny the striker. 

Full-Time: Dundee United 0-3 St Mirren

St Mirren: Carson, Fraser, Gallagher, Dunne, Strain, Baccus (Kiltie 72), Erhahon, O'Hara (c), Tait, Ayunga (Brophy 77), Main (Greive 87)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Shaughnessy, Flynn, Reid, Henderson, Offord

Dundee United: Eriksson, Smith, Mulgrew, Edwards (c), Behich (Niskanen 61), Middleton, Levitt, Harkes, McGrath (Cudjoe 46), Watt (Clark 61), Fletcher
Subs Not Used: Birighitti, McMann, Graham, Sibbald, Meekison, Freeman

Referee: Matthew MacDermid
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence
Assistant Referee: Craig Ferguson
Fourth Official: Steven McLean

Attendance: 7,540 (474 away supporters)

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the return of Alex Gogic after the Cypriot international agreed a two-year deal subject to international clearance. 

Alex joined the club in January on loan from fellow cinch Premiership outfit Hibernian and became a firm fans favourite in short time at Saints – making 15 appearances as well as scoring on his debut at the SMiSA Stadium.

The 28-year-old will arrive back in the country later this weekend and join up with the squad for training on Monday.

Speaking to stmirren.com on his return, Alex said: "I'm excited to be returning to the club permanently.

"I really enjoyed my football when I joined on loan in January and I can't wait to get back to it."

Stephen Robinson said: "Alex is a player that I really like. 

"We had Alex here previously and he is obviously very popular with the fans and in the dressing room.

"He's versatile and can play in two positions. He plays for his country at centre-half and he was superb when I watched him in a back three for Cyprus against Northern Ireland.

"Alex will add to the squad and we are delighted to have him back."

St Mirren head to the City of Discovery on Saturday in search of three points as Stephen Robinson's men face Dundee United.

Saints will be looking to build on Saturday's 1-0 win over Ross County as the Buddies picked up their first cinch Premiership victory of the season. Richard Tait's stunning strike was enough to give Saints all the points in a deserved win over the Dingwall side. 

Dundee United are searching for their first league win of the season and will be aiming to bounce back after three defeats in a row in all competitions.

The Arabs were defeated 1-0 by Livingston at Tannadice in league action before succumbing to a 7-0 loss to Alkmaar in Europa Conference League qualifying. Jack Ross' side were then having beaten 4-1 away to Hearts on Sunday. 

United sit in 10th place after the opening three matches with their solitary point coming in a 1-1 draw at Kilmarnock on the opening day. 

Match Details

Dundee United v St Mirren
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Saturday 20th August 2022
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: Tannadice Park

Ticket Info

Tickets for Saturday's match are only available online directly from Dundee United. Ticket info can be found HERE and tickets can be purchased HERE.

PPV options are no longer available within the UK and Ireland. However, international subscribers to St Mirren TV can still watch league matches live as part of their subscription. 

Previous

St Mirren are unbeaten on the last two visits to Tannadice - winning 2-1 last season and 5-1 the previous season.

Jay Henderson and Eamonn Brophy were on the scoresheet in that 2-1 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice in January.

A last-minute goal saw United edge out Saints in the last meeting of the sides in March. Henderson had given us an early lead, but Dylan Levitt equalised in the second-half before Marc McNulty scored in the 96th minute to win it for the Arabs.

That was just a second loss for St Mirren in nine games against United. 

Eamonn Brophy netted the winner on our last visit to Tannadice (Image: Jeff Holmes)

The officials

Matthew MacDermid takes charge of Saturday's match and he'll be assisted by Calum Spence and Craig Ferguson. Steven McLean is the fourth official. 

The first St Mirren Business Club networking event following the summer break takes place at The SMiSA Stadium tomorrow night (Thursday 18th August 2022).

The Business Club, offers the chance for our sponsors and business partners the opportunity to network in unique surroundings. Events are held frequently, taking different formats and with a selection of quality guest speakers covering a wide range of themes. The Business Club is completely free to join with members receiving invites to a series of exclusive events throughout the year.

Our guest speaker is well-known journalist and writer Bill Leckie who is also a qualified mental health therapist. Bill will discuss how mental health affects you, not only in life, but in business also. 

There will also be the opportunity to meet our new Chief Operating Officer, Keith Lasley. 

Event details as follows:

Thursday 18th August 2022
The SMiSA Stadium

5.30pm – 6.15pm - Tea & coffee and refreshments served
6.15pm - Introduction – Campbell Kennedy, Commercial Manager
6.20pm - Individual company introduction by attendees
6.30pm – 7pm - Presentation by Bill Leckie
7pm – 8pm - Networking

Interested in attending the event or looking for more details?

Please forward your full name and company contact details to commercial@stmirren.com or phone St Mirren Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy on 0141-840-1337 .

Last week the club distributed its latest batch of Help A Buddie match tickets. 

The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) was the recipient this time around with some of their users coming to see the Saints win against Ross County in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.

First-team goalkeepers Trevor Carson and Peter Urminsky visited Margaret, one of the DRC's users, at her home last week to deliver her tickets for Saturday's match. Margaret is a lifelong St Mirren supporter but hadn't had the opportunity to see the Saints in action so far this season. 

About the Disability Resource Centre

The Disability Resource Centre is a day centre providing services for physically disabled and sensory impaired people living in Renfrewshire.

They actively promote independent living through various leisure, social, educational and employment activities and services.

To find out more about the DRC please visit renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/3994/Disability-Resource-Centre. 

About Help a Buddie

Help a Buddie is our brand-new initiative where St Mirren supporters have the chance to purchase and donate a match ticket for those less fortunate.

The Help a Buddie scheme will run for the entirety of the 2022/23 season and will continue to help benefit local community groups/organisations and those less fortunate supporters.

If you want to Help a Buddie please click HERE to donate a match ticket.

Tickets for our cinch Premiership match away to Dundee United on Saturday 20th August are available online. 

Please be aware that tickets will only be available online directly from Dundee United; there will be none available at the St Mirren Ticket Office. 

Get your tickets HERE.

Dundee United Ticket Info

Jim McLean Fair Play Upper

Adults - £28
Concessions* - £16
Under-12s** - £5

Ambulant with PA - £16
Wheelchair with PA - £16

*65 and over, full-time student and under 21. 
**Must be accompanied by a full-paying adult. 

All ambulant supporters should be registered with St Mirren as a disabled supporter and a ticket can be purchased online with a PA if required. 

Should any of our disabled ambulant supporters have mobility issues with stairs, please contact Dundee United direct and they will organise lower stand tickets.

Anyone looking for Wheelchair & PA pairs in the corner shelter should contact Dundee United direct on 01382 833166 Option 1.

Stephen Robinson says he's delighted for the players and feels they got their just rewards after they got the win over Ross County in

On a sizzler of a day in Paisley, it was appropriate that a scorcher of a goal gave Saints a well-deserved first win of the season against Ross County.

The deciding moment came early in the second half from a perhaps unlikely source. As the ball rolled out of the Staggies box, Richard Tait strolled onto it and sent a tremendous shot into the top corner.

Saints had been the better side to that point and could already have been in front, Jonah Ayunga hitting the post in the first half. Unsurprisingly, County rallied after falling behind with Owura Edwards heading against the same post before Trevor Carson made a late save to deny Olaigbe and secure the victory.

Both sides went into this one looking for their first points of the season and it was the Buddies who made the brighter start, Ryan Strain fashioning a chance for himself but failing to find the target from 20 yards before sending in a tantalising cross that Curtis Main couldn't quite get on the end of. Moments later Keanu Baccus did brilliantly to win the ball back and play in Jonah Ayunga, the forward getting in a shot from the edge of the box that got the better of keeper Ross Laidlaw but not the woodwork as it smacked the far post and bounced away.

Ross County hadn't threatened at all in the opening half hour but it needed good tackling from Charles Dunne to keep out Owura Edwards and Dominic Samuel as the visitors made rare attacks. Edwards had a better chance at the end of some neat County passing but could only kick the ball off his face before it was cleared behind for a corner. Saints could have been in front just before the break, Strain releasing Baccus to burst through to the edge of the box but he couldn't keep his shot down and Laidlaw watched it sail a yard or two over the bar.

The Buddies continued on the front foot in the second half and took the lead in spectacular fashion. Baccus won possession and again charge forward but opted to pass rather than shoot. His team-mates seemed to be in a similar quandary as the ball bounced around the box before falling to Richard Tait 20 yards from goal. He was in no doubt about what to do and curled a tremendous first time shot beyond the reach of Laidlaw into the top corner.

Eamonn Brophy and Mark O'Hara replaced Main and Greg Kiltie before Ayunga fired over from the edge of the box. As the clock ticked down Joe Shaugnessey's header from Strain's corner was easy for Laidlaw – probably a relief for the County keeper after his mis-control had given away the set-piece in the first place. Opposite number Trevor Carson had virtually been a spectator all afternoon but was finally called into action with just a couple of minutes, reacting brilliantly to keep out Olaibe's deflected shot. It was to prove the Staggies' final chance, Saints comfortably seeing out stoppage time to pick up a fully merited three points.

Richard Tait celebrates after his stunning strike gave Saints the lead (Image: Allan Picken)

County initially struggled to muster a response but should have been level after an hour when a wonderful cross from Callum Johnson found the unmarked Owura but his diving header rattled the post, much to the relief of the home support. The Staggies were beginning to get into gear, Josh Sims seeing a shot blocked before sub Jordan White sent the rebound over the bar. The pressure continued with a series of corners that eventually ended when Ross Callachan sent a shot well wide of the far post.

Eamonn Brophy and Mark O'Hara replaced Main and Greg Kiltie before Ayunga fired over from the edge of the box. As the clock ticked down Joe Shaugnessey's header from Strain's corner was easy for Laidlaw – probably a relief for the County keeper after his mis-control had given away the set-piece in the first place. Opposite number Trevor Carson had virtually been a spectator all afternoon but was finally called into action with just a couple of minutes, reacting brilliantly to keep out Olaigbe's deflected shot. It was to prove the Staggies' final chance, Saints comfortably seeing out stoppage time to pick up a fully merited three points.

Full-Time: St Mirren 1-0 Ross County

St Mirren: Carson, Fraser, Shaughnessy (c), Dunne, Strain, Baccus, Erhahon (Flynn 87), Kiltie (O'Hara 69), Tait, Ayunga (Greive 90), Main (Brophy 69)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Kenny, Henderson, Olusanya, Offord

Ross County: Laidlaw, Johnson, Baldwin, Iacovitti, Purrington (Harmon 46), Cancola (Dhanda 77), Callachan, Owura, Sims (Paton 86), D.Samuel (White 46), Hiwula (Olaigbe 59)
Subs Not Used: Eastwood, Loturi, Watson, Tillson

Referee: Grant Irvine
Assistant Referee: David Roome
Assistant Referee: Gary Hilland
Fourth Official: Don Robertson

Attendance: 4,557 

There's lot of fun to be had at the SMiSA Stadium tomorrow with our matchday entertainment!

Between 1pm and 2:45pm on Saturday we will have a range of activities behind the West Stand for children of all ages and plenty for the big kids to get involved in as well. It’s not just for home fans as away fans are also more than welcome to join in.

The best bit is that all activities are FREE of charge and funded by the club and SMISA so get down early to be part of all the fun! 

• Inflatable pirate assault course
• Giant inflatable slide
• Shoot some hoops at the basketball game
• Can you score like Ayunga? Test yourself at our football skills zone
• Face painter
• Balloon modeller
• Get a selfie and a high five with Scotland's number one mascot - Paisley Panda! 
• Hear some St Mirren tunes with our live music performances

At half-time look out for our popular game 'Bung a Baw' with a chance to win a box of cakes courtesy of Glen Bun Bakery.

And if that's not enough we might even have some players come down to join the fun!