St Mirren can today announce that Darryl Duffy has joined Airdrieonians on loan until the end of the season.

The 33 year-old striker joined Jack Ross’ side in August but has found first team chances limited with just four appearances under his belt.

All at St Mirren wish Darryl the best in his spell at the League One side.

The club can also confirm that Academy players Conor O’Keefe and Evan Horne have joined Annan Athletic on development loans until the end of the season.

Gavin Reilly admits Saturday's match away to Dumbarton will be tough. 

The Buddies travel to The Your Radio 103FM Stadium this weekend looking to continue their good run of form that has seen them move six points clear of Dundee United at the top of the Ladbrokes Championship. 

And the striker, who netted his 20th goal of the season in last Saturday's 1-0 win over Inverness, confessed that playing Dumbarton is always difficult.

But after a 2-0 win away to The Sons in October, along with the recent run of good form, he's confident the side will be up for the challenge. 

Speaking to Buddievision after the Inverness win, Reilly said: "We have beaten them before there and I think that was the first time St Mirren had beaten them there in so many years.

It's a hard place to go, especially when it's windy because it is one of the windiest places ever.

"But we'll go into the game fresh and will be back to our normal week after a busy Christmas schedule.

"We'll come in, we'll train well this week and look forward to Saturday."

St Mirren are unbeaten in their last six league matches with five wins in that period since, ironically, losing 1-0 to Dumbarton at the Paisley 2021 Stadium at the start of December. 

Reilly believes that form shows the side have grown as a unit since the defeat to The Sons.

I think the game we lost against Dumbarton was another week where we had three games in the one week.

"It shows that we have grown, we've matured and become more resilient to then go three games in a week again and take seven points from nine.

"We are getting stronger, we are getting better every week so we just need to keep going and keep chalking off the games as they come."  

The 24 year-old scored his 10th goal in St Mirren colours in the last trip to Dumbarton back in October.

His first half winner against Inverness on Saturday saw him take his tally for the season so far to 20. 

He admitted he is delighted with that return and with 15 league games still to go his focus is on adding to that tally.

"That's 20 goals in January I'm absolutely over the moon about that.

"There's still a long way to go this season so I'm just aiming to keep going into every game and hopefully scoring more.

"I'm delighted but it's more important for another three points on the board. With United getting beaten it’s another massive step forward for us."

This coming Saturday (13th January) Saints make the trip over the Erskine Bridge to face Dumbarton in the Ladbrokes Championship and then a week later all roads lead to Pittodrie for a William Hill Scottish Cup tie with Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium.

The info on Travel Clubs heading to the YOUR Radio 103FM Stadium and Pittodrie Stadium is as follows:

13/01/2018 - Dumbarton v St Mirren

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

The bus for Dumbarton will leave at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets now available in The Bankhouse.

North End Travel Club

The bus to the Dumbarton game will leave The Sneddon at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets are on sale now in The Brewer's Tap, £5 each.

Chivas Travel Club

The bus for the Dumbarton game will leave from the Court Bar at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets are now on sale from the Court Bar.

Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus going to Dumbarton will leave Abercorn Street at 2:00pm.

Bus tickets are now available from the bar.

20/01/2018 - Aberdeen v St Mirren

North End Travel Club

Owing to the early kick-off and TV coverage we are sharing a bus with the Chivas Club to Aberdeen for the cup-tie.

The bus will leave St James' Street at 8:30am. The North End has no seats left.

Chivas Travel Club

The bus for Aberdeen will leave at 8:30am from the Court Bar.

This bus is being shared with the North End Club so bus tickets for non members are limited. They can be bought at the Court Bar.

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

The bus for the Scottish Cup tie at Aberdeen will leave at 8:00am.

Bus tickets now available in The Bankhouse.

Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus going to the cup tie up at Aberdeen will leave at 8:00am.

Members should note that as this game is a cup tie that they will pay for this game. If members aren’t going please let Kenny know.

Bus tickets will be available from the bar from Saturday 13th January.

A gallery of pictures from the Westmarch Suite following St Mirren's 1-0 win over Inverness at the Paisley 2021 Stadium on Saturday. 

Thanks to Heineken for their support as match sponsor.

Hospitality bookings for the rest of the season can be made online.

Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

A gallery of pictures from St Mirren's 1-0 win over Inverness on Saturday as Gavin Reilly netted his 20th goal of the season to help send Saints six points clear at the top.

Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy will be running a bus to Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday 20th January for the match away to Aberdeen in the William Hill Scottish Cup with the possibility of another if demand necessitates. 

The bus will leave from the Paisley 2021 Stadium at 8am sharp ahead of the 12:15pm kick-off with the Dons. 

Tickets for the bus are £15 each and are now available for purchase from the St Mirren Reception.

Jack Ross gives his thoughts on today's 1-0 win over Inverness that sees The Buddies extend their lead at the top of the Ladbrokes Championship to six points.

Gavin Reilly became the first Saints player in more than quarter of a century to bag 20 goals in a season as the Buddies edged past Inverness Caley Thistle.

The striker's big moment came just before the half hour mark as he collected a pass from Cammy Smith before thumping the ball high into the net to reach a tally no Saints player had managed since Barry Lavety back in 1992-93.

Jack Ross' side should probably have been further in front by the break, Stelios hitting the bar with a tremendous long-range shot, and it was unlikely they would have things all their own way in the second half.

Sure enough, Caley Thistle looked a different side and felt they'd scored when Liam Polwarth's cross hit the post and headed towards goal, the officials feeling Craig Samson had scrambled it clear before it crossed the line. The keeper also kept out efforts from George Oakley and Connor Bell as Saints made it six games unbeaten.

Oakley started on the bench but was called into action sharpish when new Caley Thistle signing Nathan Robertson had to go off injured. It was the hosts who made all the early running, neat play allowing Lewis Morgan to wriggle some space to get a shot away but Mark Ridgers managed to hold it. A tremendous move then almost gave Saints the lead as Stephen McGinn performed some trickery in the middle of the park, releasing the ball to Morgan just before the captain was clattered. With ref Willie Collum playing advantage, Morgan got to the byline and cut the ball back for Cammy Smith, whose shot was blocked by Liam Polwarth. As Smith claimed for handball, the ball sat up nicely for Kyle Magennis who fired a shot a yard or two over Ridgers' top corner.

Caley Thistle didn't really trouble the Buddies defence until Aaron Doran found former Buddie John Baird, who flashed a shot past Samson's far post. The striker's next effort was deflected over by Harry Davis and moments later Saints took the lead. McGinn slid a great pass to Cammy Smith who found Reilly, the striker's heavy first touch taking him away from his man and setting him up perfectly to thump home his 20th goal of the season.

The visitors tried to respond quickly, Doran shooting tamely at Samson after being picked out by Baird before Joe Chalmers curled a shot wide. However, it was Saints could have doubled their lead before the break, Morgan sending Stelios away and he cut onto his right foot before cracking the bar from long range.

The visitors came flying out of the traps in the second half, Doran shooting narrowly wide before Polwarth went even closer. Samson left the midfielder's cross and could only watch as it hit the post, the Saints keeper scurrying back to claw it away. The Caley Thistle players and fans appealed for a goal and it did look as if the ball had crossed the line before Samson rescued the situation, however the officials remained unmoved.

Saints had been getting forward often enough but seemed reluctant to shoot, Cammy Smith going some way to putting that right when his 20-yard drive was turned behind by Ridgers. Ian McShane also went close as his shot from the edge of the box was deflected narrowly wide. Caley Thistle almost took advantage of their good luck when Carl Tremarco found Oakley a few yards out but he was far too casual with his shot, which was straight at Samson.

Saints had the ball in the net 10 minutes from time but Ridgers had been fouled. Moments later Morgan fired the ball across goal for Reilly at the back post but he couldn't wrap his foot around it to steer it home. Morgan then burst forward before shooting wide before two of Caley's subs almost drew them level, Jake Mulraney charging to the byline and picking out Connor Bell whose close range shot was well blocked by Samson. There was to be one more chance for the visitors but Oakley headed wide as Saints moved six points clear at the top of the Championship.

Full Time: St Mirren 1-0 Inverness

St Mirren: Samson, L.Smith, Baird, Davis, Stelios, McGinn, McShane (Mullen 72), Magennis, C.Smith (Irvine 90), Morgan, Reilly
Subs Not Used: Stewart,  MacKenzie, Erhahon, O'Keefe, Sutton

Inverness: Ridgers, Raven, Tremarco, Warren, McKay, Chalmers, Trafford, Polworth, Doran (Mulraney 75), Baird (Bell 81), Austin (Oakley 9)
Subs Not Used: Esson, Brown, Calder, Seedorf, Bell

Referee: William Collum
Assistant Referee: Sean Carr
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence

Attendance: 4,448

Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

St Mirren Football Club can announce that youth academy player Andrew McDonald has joined Elgin City on loan until the end of the season. 

The 19 year-old has made one first team appearance as a substitute in a 4-3 win over Albion Rovers in the IRN-BRU Cup back in 2016. 

All at St Mirren wish Andrew the best of luck in his time at Elgin.

St Mirren host their first match at the Paisley 2021 Stadium in 2018 as Inverness Caledonian Thistle make their second trip to Paisley this season. 

The Buddies started off 2018 with a 1-1 draw in the Renfrewshire derby with Morton at Cappielow. Lewis Morgan, who completed his transfer to Celtic this afternoon, opened the scoring for Saints in a first half that saw Jack Ross' side well in control. But The Ton came into the game in the second half and grabbed an equaliser through Thomas O'Ware with around 10 minutes to go. 

Inverness also began the new year drawing 1-1 as they were held at home by Livingston. Aaron Doran put the Caley Jags ahead with just six minutes played, but they were dealt a blow when Iain Vigurs was shown red as the first half drew to a close. Like Morton did against Saints, Livingston scored a late equaliser when Alan Lithgow headed home. 

It's taken Inverness a bit of time to adjust to life in the Ladbrokes Championship. Just one win in their first nine matches saw them sit in ninth place, but despite that difficult start to the season a good run of form with five wins from their last ten league matches sees them sit just five points off a promotion play-off spot.

St Mirren have played Inverness twice this season, winning on both occasions. The first came back in September in an incredible match at the Paisley 2021 Stadium which saw five goals in a 13 minute spell as The Buddies ran out 4-2 winners. Saints then visited the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium at the end of November to face John Robertson's side for a second time. It was a feisty match with second half goals from Ian McShane and Gavin Reilly giving St Mirren a valuable three points. 

Despite their away loss to Saints earlier in the season, The Caley Jags have a fairly strong record at the Paisley 2021 Stadium with September's 4-2 defeat just their second loss in 12. They've also won six of the 12 and drawn four since The Buddies moved in to our home at Greenhill Road. But Jack Ross and his team will come into tomorrow's match in confident frame of mind following the two wins over Inverness this season and the sustained good run of form that sees Saints sit atop the Ladbrokes Championship. 

Saints will be aiming to extend their five match unbeaten run and maintain the points gap over Dundee United at the top of the table. Inverness, meanwhile, will be looking to pick up three points in an attempt to edge themselves towards the promotion play-off spots. Given the way the two games between these two have gone this season we are most likely in for another intriguing encounter.