As we get ready for 2020, the SPFL Trust’s Football Fans in Training is back at St Mirren FC and launches on Monday 20th & Wednesday 22nd January.

It’s never been more important to get fitter, healthier – and be happier, too!

That’s why we’re looking for men and women like you to step up to the challenge.

Now is the moment. Be Your Own Hero.

Our new campaign film gives you a flavour of what to expect if you sign up to take part in FFIT.

You can be sure of:

• A welcoming environment
• Top tips on healthier eating and drinking
• Moderate physical activities
• Support to tackle your own targets
• Making new friends

Thousands of people across Scotland have now benefitted from participating in FFIT.

It’s now the world’s leading sport & physical health intervention programme. Indeed, research from the University of Glasgow shows that when you lose weight with FFIT you have a great chance of losing it for good!

You can find out more and sign up for Football Fans in Training via spfltrust.org.uk/ffit or email communitytrust@stmirren.com or call 0141 889 2558 EXT 6124. #BeYourOwnHero

St Mirren is pleased to confirm that Calum Waters will remain at the club until the end of the season.

The left-back joined Saints on a loan from fellow Ladbrokes Premiership side Kilmarnock in August. 

While it was a season-long loan that Calum signed, Kilmarnock retained the option to recall him in January.

However, it has been agreed that Calum, who has made 18 appearances so far for the Buddies, will remain in Paisley until the end of the season.

Tickets for our William Hill Scottish Cup at home to Broxburn Athletic are on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. 

Season ticket holders seats will be reserved until Friday 10th January, after which time seats will be released and sold on a first come first served basis.

St Mirren v Broxburn Athletic
William Hill Scottish Cup
Venue: The Simple Digital Arena, Paisley
Date: Saturday 18th January 2020
Kick-off: 3:00pm

Prices
Adults - £15
Concessions - £5

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Akin Famewo on loan from Norwich City subject to international clearance.

The 21-year-old English centre-half, who can also play at left-back, joins Saints from the English Premier League side until the end of the season.

The former Luton and Grimsby defender said he discussed the move with ex-Saint Kenny McLean and told stmirren.com: "I'm very happy to be here, I've heard a lot good things about the club.

"I didn't know a great lot about Scottish football but I know Kenny McLean and he's told me a bit about it. I spoke to him about the move as he has links to the club and I was really keen to join.

"The manager has been very welcoming and I'm looking forward to working with him. I'm very excited as it's a great opportunity in a great league."

Jim Goodwin said: "With the amount of injuries and everything that we have had over the last couple of months we felt it was an area that we needed to strengthen.

"Akin is a player we have seen a number of times this season playing for Norwich U23s, but he trains with their first team.

"He’s a good player," the manager continued.

"He’s still got a bit of developing to do but it’s a win-win for everyone. We can give Akin senior football and he continues his development."

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Jamie McGrath following the expiry of his contract at Dundalk subject to international clearance.

The Irish U21 international joins the Buddies on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Jamie began his career at St Patrick’s Athletic before winning a move to League of Ireland champions Dundalk in 2017 where he made over 100 appearances. 

Speaking on the move, Jamie said: "Things started happening over the last few weeks and once I got chatting to the manager and Gus [MacPherson] I couldn't wait to get it done.

"The manager really sold the club and Sean McLoughlin who was here had nothing but good things to say. Jim seemed really driven and matches my ambitions as well so I can't wait to get started.

"The facilities here seem great and I'm looking forward to experiencing a match day at the stadium.

I'm a hard-working player and like to give my all and after that it's up to the fans to decide. Hopefully I can show the fans what I can do and be a creative presence on the pitch."

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin said: "Jamie’s a really exciting one.

He can play a number of positions across the front area. He can play that number 10, he can play right or left, he’s technically very good and very comfortable on the ball.

"He’s been a big player for Dundalk over the last few seasons and he’s been a key member to their success of recent seasons."

Jamie will wear the number 17 for Saints and could make his debut in our match against Broxburn Athletic in the William Hill Scottish Cup a week on Saturday. Tickets are on-sale for that match now.

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Jack Baird’s loan spell at Greenock Morton has been extended until the end of the season.

The 23 year-old St Mirren youth academy graduate, who has made 165 appearances for Saints, joined the Greenock side in August on an initial loan until January.

Jack will now spend the remainder of the season with the Ladbrokes Championship side.

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce it has reached an agreement with Cork City FC for the transfer of Conor McCarthy.

The 21-year-old central defender joins Saints from the League of Ireland side on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Conor, who has played in both UEFA Champions League & Europa League qualification during his time in Ireland and made over 50 appearances for Cork City, becomes the Buddies’ first signing of the January transfer window.

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin said: "Conor ticks all the boxes.

"With Sean McLoughlin going back to Hull it was a position that we had to bring in at least one.

"Conor is one that we looked at in the summer but couldn’t do anything about it then. But with the Irish League finishing in November we were able to put things in motion and thankfully we have been able to agree a deal with Cork City and with Conor.

"I have seen him in the flesh, Gus has seen him in the flesh and we have watched a lot of footage on him. The references that we got from people that I know over there were fantastic as well."

Join us on Sunday 3rd May 2020 at the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew for the club's prestigious Player of the Year Awards Dinner.

The event is once again sponsored by Walker Laird Solicitors & Estate Agents for the sixth year in a row.

Spend an evening in the company of the St Mirren first team and management and coaching staff at what is Renfrewshire’s premier social gathering.

Our speaker for the event is simply top drawer! Prepare to laugh the night away thanks to one of Scotland’s finest after dinner speakers and comedians, Eric Davidson.

And keeping everyone in line will be our MC for the evening, journalist, Foxbar boy and fellow Buddie, Bill Leckie. 

We will also be joined by the Millennium winning squad as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of winning the 1999/2000 First Division title.

Confirmed to attend so far are 1999/2000 assistant manager, John Coughlin, coach Matt Kerr, captain Tommy Turner, Ludovic Roy, Chris Kerr, Iain Nicolson, Scott Walker, Barry McLaughlin, Tom Brown, Barry Lavety, Mark Yardley, Junior Mendes and Paul Rudden.

The evening will also see new (yet to be named) inductees into the club's Hall of Fame.

The evening will consist of:

• Three Course Meal served with tea and coffee
• St Mirren Player of the Year Awards 2019/20
• Young Player of the Year Awards 2019/20
• Official Social Media Player of the Year Award 2019/20
• Black & White Magazine Player of the Year Award 2019/20
• Inductees into the club's Hall of Fame
• Every guest will also receive a special souvenir event brochure and special corporate gift to commemorate the event
• Raffle
• Grand Auction

Individual places are available at £75 + VAT per person, with a minimum of two places on a shared table basis. Tables are available in multiples of TEN at £750 + VAT or TWELVE at £900 + VAT.

To reserve packages or enquire about Event & Hall of Fame award sponsorship & commemorative brochure advertising opportunities ,contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy on 0141 840 1337 or email commercial@stmirren.com.

St Mirren's first Ladbrokes Premiership match following the winter break takes place on Wednesday 22nd January as Jim Goodwin's side travel to Ibrox to face Rangers.

Tickets for that match are now on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. 

The match and tickets info is as follows:

Rangers vs St Mirren
Ladbrokes Premiership
Venue: Ibrox Park, Glasgow
Date: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Kick-off: 7:45pm

Ticket Prices

Adult - £29
Concession* - £22
Under 16 - £11

Wheelchair

Adult - £16
Concession - £12
Under 16 - £7 

*Over 65, 16-17 year-olds
**Anyone requiring a wheelchair and carer ticket must contact the Ticket Office. Companion free of charge.

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

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

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Sean McLoughlin has left the Buddies to return to his parent club, Hull City following the expiry of his loan deal.

The Irish defender joined Saints on a short-term loan from the English Championship side in August.

Sean became a key player in his time at the Buddies making 21 appearances and scoring in a 2-1 win over Ross County in November.

The club would like to thank Sean for his contributions and wish him all the best for his future career.