Matchday Programme: St Mirren v Livingston (2nd Mar)

Our match day programme, published in partnership with Curtis Sport, will be available from the Club Shop ahead of Saturday’s game.

This issue, for the Ladbrokes Premiership fixture against Livingston, is a 52 pager with a £3 cover price.

This latest edition includes the following:

Front Cover – Vaclav Hladky
The Gaffer - Oran Kearney looks back on recent matches and looks ahead to the match against Livingston.
Last Time Out – A look back at the recent Premiership match against Hearts.
The Opposition – Brian Corry casts an eye over Gary Holt's Livingston side.
Matchday Announcements - Bulletin Board of info, dates and events in the world of St Mirren.
Matchday Ambassador - Welcoming Alex Beckett as one of our matchday ambassadors.
St Mirren Greats – David Cochran looks back on the St Mirren career of Alfie Lesz.
Matchday Gallery - Pictures from the post match presentations in the corporate suite after the recent home match against Dundee United.
Action Shot & Q&A (Centre Pages) – Cody Cooke gives answers to our quick-fire questionnaire. 
Player Kit Sponsors 2018/19 – Check in to see who is sponsoring your favourite player's shirt for the season.
Fans Corner - Ticket prices, travel clubs update, match info and dates for fans to keep in their diary.
Premiership Round-Up - A rundown of weeks 23, 24, 25 and 26 of the Ladbrokes Premiership season.
Flashback - Pictures from a 3-1 win over Livingston at the Simple Digital Arena in 2017.
Appearances & Goals - The latest squad stats.
Paisley Panda's Fun Corner – Some puzzles to keep the youngsters entertained during the half-time break.
Football Bloody Hell - Alan Gallacher looks at league run-ins. 
Marketing Matters – Campbell Kennedy updates on the latest events and happenings at the club's Commercial Department.
St Mirren Fixtures & Results 2018/19 – A handy reference page of all the fixtures and results for this season.
Team Lines – The two squads and match officials for Saturday’s match.

To buy this issue or to place your programme subscription for the 2018/19 season click HERE.

Matchday Experience (2nd Mar)

Come along to the Simple Digital Arena on Saturday afternoon and join in with the Matchday Experience which kicks-off at 1:45pm in and around the Family Stand.

Building on the successful initiatives that have seen St Mirren win the accolade of Most Family Friendly Ground in the Scottish Supporters Association Fan Awards, the Club's SLO and Paisley Panda with support from SMiSA and the SMFC Fans' Council present a range of activities to improve the matchday experience for families and all younger Buddies.

Although all the activities will be taking place behind the Family Stand they are available to all fans regardless of what stand you are sitting in for the match. Livingston fans are also more than welcome to join in the fun behind the family stand.

The events lined up for Saturday are as follows:

* Live music from Hollie Robinson and Sasha Kaloheris

* Face painting

* Balloon modelling

* Free sweets courtesy of Black and White Army

* Meet Paisley Panda!

So come along early and get involved in the fun activities before getting ready to back the Buddies in the Ladbrokes Premiership match against Livingston. #BackTheBuds

Matchday Competitions (2nd Mar)

Giant Football Card

On Saturday, The St Mirren Fans Council in partnership with the Supporters Liaison Officers/Panda entertainment launch our brand new matchday competition in the West Stand.

It's £2 to select a team on the football card with 100 to choose. The lucky winner will be selected by the Panda on the pitch at half time and will receive half the proceeds. 

The remaining money will go to the Fans Council to spend on club initiatives. 


First Scorer

Paisley Panda is pleased to confirm that ‘First Scorer’ will be back for the game on Saturday against Livingston.

‘First Scorer’ lets fans predict in advance of the game who they think will score St Mirren's first goal in Saturday’s match against the Lions.

From all of those who guessed correctly, a winner will be picked at random and they will win a box of a dozen doughnuts which will be delivered to their seat right after the goal is scored!

To enter all you have to do ahead of the game is post your prediction of the first St Mirren scorer on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #Saints1stgoal. The lucky winner will then be contacted to confirm which stand they will be in with the row and seat number so that the prize can be delivered to them.


Man of the Match Vote

We are giving fans the opportunity to vote for the man of the match and also put two lucky fans in with the chance of winning a £10 voucher for the Club Shop.

Every home game we’ll throw open the voting on the 60 minute mark for 20 minutes where votes can be cast on Facebook and Twitter. All you have to do is use the hashtag #SMFCMOM followed by the name of the player you are voting for, eg ‘#SMFCMOM JACKSON’.

With 10 minutes of the game remaining all the votes will be counted then the Stadium Announcer will confirm the winning player over the tannoy system.

From all the fans who nominate the winning player one will be picked at random from the Facebook account and another from the Twitter account and they will each be awarded a £10 voucher for the Club Shop. The winners will be notified through the account they posted from and they must collect their voucher immediately after the match.

So get yourself ready on the hour mark of Saturday’s game against Livingston and get voting with #SMFCMOM.


Bung a Baw

Paisley Panda will host the ever-popular match day competition ‘Bung a Baw’ during the half-time break of Saturday’s match against Livingston.

To take part in ‘Bung a Baw’ fans need to purchase a small foam ball which is numbered and they will then have a chance to throw their ball towards our club mascot Paisley Panda in front of the Family Stand. Each person will have 60 seconds to do this and the winner will be the person who has thrown the ball closest to the feet of the Panda. The winner will be confirmed over the PA system.

The competition is sponsored by Glen-Bun Bakery who are supplying a full tray of yummy cakes as the prize for the contest winner.

Each ball will cost £1 to buy. The balls will be available from sellers inside the Family Stand in the 30 minutes leading up to kick-off and then again in the first 5 minutes of half-time before the competition starts (subject to availability). Each ball is numbered and participants will also get a ticket with the corresponding number which they will use to claim the prize if they win.

‘Bung a Baw’ continues to be very popular so Paisley Panda advises that you get in early on Saturday to purchase your ball to take part.

As well as taking care of ‘Bung a Baw’, Paisley Panda will be giving away sweets to the kids in and around the stadium courtesy of the Black and White Army website.

Looks out for face painters who will help get youngsters ready for the match.

Matchday Info: St Mirren v Livingston (2nd Mar)

St Mirren vs Livingston
Ladbrokes Premiership
Venue: The Simple Digital Arena, Paisley
Date: Saturday 2nd March 2019
Kick-off: 3:00pm

The match day officials for tomorrow's match against Gary Holt's Livingston side are as follows:

Referee:
 Nick Walsh
Assistant Referee: Drew Kirkland
Assistant Referee: Ivan Stankovic
Fourth Official: David Dickinson

If you are thinking about coming to The Simple Digital Arena for the first time on Saturday please click HERE for all the info you will need to make sure your match day experience runs as smoothly as possible.

Match Details

The game kicks-off at 3:00pm.

Season Tickets ARE valid for this game.

Match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale (subject to availability) UNTIL KICK OFF.

On the match day St Mirren fans can purchase their tickets (subject to availability) at the St Mirren Ticket Office from 10:00am to kick-off time (3:00pm).

We also have a Ticket Booth sited at the West Stand beside turnstiles T11-14 on a match day.  The Ticket Booth is only for the purchase of tickets (subject to availability) for the West Stand, and also the pick-up point for pre-ordered tickets for the West Stand.  The Ticket Booth will be open from 1:30pm to 3:00pm (kick-off).

The Livingston fans can purchase their tickets (subject to availability) from the window at the away end of the ground (North Stand) from 1:30pm to kick-off time (3:00pm).

Tickets can also be purchased from the Online Ticket Shop.

The St Mirren Ticket Office (Main Stand) opening hours in the build up to this match are as follows:

Fri, 1st Mar: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sat, 2nd Mar: 10:00am to 3:00pm (kick-off)

The Ticket Booth (West Stand) opening hours in the build up to this match are as follows:

Sat, 2nd Mar: 1:30pm to 3:00pm (kick-off)

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

Matchday Club Policies (click links for more info)

Unacceptable Conduct

Supporters Code of Conduct


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).


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.

Greg Tansey to serve two match ban

The Fast Track Notice of Complaint issued to Greg Tansey earlier this week by the SFA has been proven by a panel this afternoon.

As a result Greg will face a two match suspension, effective immediately.

2018/19 Home and Away tops on sale

St Mirren's home and away tops for the season 2018/19 are now available at a reduced price.

Adult tops are now £32, down from £45, while kids shirts are down to £22 from £32.

These can be purchased from both the Club Shop and online.  

Limited stock is available.

Dundee Ticket offer

St Mirren's final Saturday home match before the Ladbrokes Premiership split takes place on Saturday 30th March as we face Dundee at the Simple Digital Arena.

We are doing a special ticket offer for that big match with two adults and up to 20 Under-12s able to attend the match for just £24. This can be redeemed by filling out this application form and returning it to the St Mirren Ticket Office or sending by email to tickets@stmirren.com

Please note this offer is only available in the Family Stand and must be redeemed by Friday 29th March at 2pm. They will NOT be available on match day. 

Pre-ordered tickets can be collected in advance of the game or from ticket uplift window in the Main Stand on match day. 

Any youth clubs who wish to be notified when more offers like this are available should email info@stmirren.com to be added to our mailing list.

Greg Tansey issued with notice of complaint

St Mirren Football Club can confirm it has been issued with a fast track notice of complaint for midfielder Greg Tansey by the Scottish Football Association for the incident involving Hearts player Clevid Dikamona in last weekend’s game at Tynecastle.

Greg has been offered a two match suspension for an alleged breach of Disciplinary Rule 200 - A1 Serious Foul Play.

The club intends to appeal this decision and a hearing will take place tomorrow afternoon where an outcome will be reached. 

Cody Cooke says morale is high at St Mirren

Cody Cooke says morale is high at St Mirren following recent good results on the road.

The Buddies have taken two points from difficult trips away to Aberdeen and Hearts in the last two weeks - drawing 2-2 at Pittodrie and 1-1 at Tynecastle.

Cody believes there has been a noticeable change in spirits within the dressing room over recent weeks despite Saints' position in the league. 

And he says he is hopeful that everything is coming together at the right time ahead of the final stretch of the season.

The two points over the last two weeks have been big for morale and you can tell the place has picked up in terms of spirit.

"Those all important games are coming up where we need to pick up points and start climbing up the table. 

"It is a difficult task and a difficult environment when you are down at the bottom of the league. It's about making sure we come together as a group, make sure morale is high and we keep ticking them games off and try to gain points.

"The change in atmosphere at the training ground today compared to three, four, five weeks ago is massive and I think that togetherness in terms of the new boys is getting there.

"Hopefully it will come together at the right time. There are a lot of points to play for and a lot of points that we can gain between now and the end of the season."

The English forward returned to the squad as an unused substitute in Saturday's draw against Hearts after several weeks on the sidelines due to injury.

While it has been a frustrating time for him having nabbed his first Saints goal in a win over Alloa last month before being ruled out with injury, the 25 year-old believes the timing for his return has worked out well as he aims to play his part with 11 matches remaining of the Premiership season.

Yeah it's been difficult," he said.

"It's been an achilles issue that has been difficult to manage in terms of when to train and when to pull out.

"Obviously it's been frustrating but it was really good to be back in the squad in Saturday. Hopefully I can play my part in the run-in as we get these games ticked off. 

"That was probably the most frustrating thing, coming at a time when I really thought I was pushing for a starting place.

"These are the ups and downs that come along with playing football. You have got to get over them and make sure you are doing everything you can to help the team. And then, when your opportunity comes, just take it and play your part as you can." 

Cody joined the club from English National League South side Truro City in the summer and admitted it was always going to be a big adjustment for him stepping up to full-time football. 

But he feels he has learned a lot over the last few months and hopes to keep himself in the fold until the end of the season.

It was always going to be a big task and I think the injury side has been frustrating for me. Whenever I feel like I am just about to get in and make a mark I am coming out with injury. It was going to take a while for my body to adapt to a full time environment.

"I've learnt a lot about myself and I think I have overcome now. I just have to keep myself fit until the end of the season now and make sure I do my part for the boys."

 

Official family supporters bus for St Johnstone match

Following the success of our family entertainment initiatives on match days at the Simple Digital Arena, we would like to give families the opportunity to travel to an away game on an official family supporters bus for our upcoming match in Perth against St Johnstone.

The game takes place on Saturday 16th March and the bus will leave the Simple Digital Arena at 12:45pm.

The cost is £9 per person with a packet of crisps and a drink included in the price.

Tickets can be purchased from the stadium reception (from Wednesday 27th February) or by emailing colin.bright@stmirren.com

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