The Club would like to address the decision to rearrange our match with Falkirk from its scheduled Tuesday 27th February date to Saturday 24th March. 

The team were due to face Dumbarton in a Ladbrokes Championship fixture on Saturday 24th March. However, Dumbarton's win over The New Saints last Saturday saw them reach the final of the IRN-BRU Cup meaning that match would have to be rearranged. Falkirk were due to face Inverness Caledonian Thistle the same day, but as Inverness also made the final it too would have to be rearranged. This would have left ourselves and Falkirk with a free weekend. 

The Club discussed the potential for moving the match and came to an agreement with Falkirk to move the match from Tuesday 27th February to Saturday 24th March. This was approved yesterday by the SPFL. 

We understand the frustration and disappointment this fixture change has caused some supporters. However, we can assure supporters that this decision wasn't taken lightly. 

The team are due to play Brechin City this Saturday (24th February) and Dundee United a week on Friday (2nd March). The decision taken means the players won't now face three matches in six days. 

We would like to apologise to any supporters who have been inconvenienced by the fixture change, but hope they can understand the reason behind the decision.

Tickets purchased for the Falkirk match will be valid for the rearranged date. If anyone is unable to attend they can contact the ticket office at 0141-840-6130 or email tickets@stmirren.com for a refund. 

Anyone who had booked hospitality for the Falkirk match is advised to contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy on 0141-840-1337 or email commercial@stmirren.com. 

With Dumbarton having reached the IRN-BRU Cup Final which takes places on Saturday 24th March, St Mirren now have that Saturday free.

We have therefore asked Falkirk FC if they would accommodate us in changing our fixture from Tuesday 27th February to Saturday 24th March accordingly.

It has now been mutually agreed by both clubs and the SPFL have this afternoon approved the switch in dates.

Saturday 24th March 2018
St Mirren v Falkirk
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Paisley 2021 Stadium

Details of the re-arranged Championship match against Dumbarton will be confirmed in due course.

St Mirren are delighted to announce the signing of Massimo Donati on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

The Italian midfielder has been training with Saints over the last few weeks and has impressed.

The 36 year-old began his career with Serie A side Atalanta before joining AC Milan in 2001.

Massimo has had experience of football in Scotland having joined Celtic in 2007 where he made 55 appearances and scored for the Hoops in vital Champions League matches. After leaving Celtic in 2009 he returned to Italy before making his way back to Scotland in 2016 to sign for Hamilton Academical.

Speaking on joining the club, Massimo said: "I'm still fit, I'm still good with my body. I had to train myself for a few days, then I got this opportunity which I took. I'm at a good club that are very organised; The stadium is good, the fans are as well and I'm happy to be here."

"I've enjoyed it, with the gaffer, all the staff and the team as well - they're very good guys, a very good team. In the team are a lot of young players. I'm here to help, if I can, everybody.

Assistant Manager James Fowler said: "We've been impressed with what we've seen, he's obviously played at a good level and he's got good experience. He spoke to the manager and was keen to come in and try and help the team between now and the end of the season.

"Obviously the boys have been doing great and it's a bit of additional cover. He can play centre back, as we lost Gregor Buchanan in January and we never really replaced him, and he's played defensive central midfield as well."  

The St Mirren U20s are in action for the third time in seven days when they face Hamilton Academicals at the SuperSeal Stadium this evening.

The Young Buddies started their run of three games in quick succession with a 3-1 win over St Johnstone at The Paisley 2021 Stadium last Tuesday. That was followed up by a 3-0 loss against Celtic at The Excelsior Stadium on Friday night. 

Tonight's SPFL Development League clash takes place at 6pm.

To find out more about the SPFL Development League please click here. 

Fans will be able to purchase tickets for St Mirren's trip to Tannadice to face Dundee United on Friday 2nd March after Saturday's home game against Brechin City.

The ticket office will be open after full time on Saturday and will also be opened late on Thursday 1st March. 

The ticket prices and match details for this match are as follows:

Dundee United vs St Mirren
Ladbrokes Championship
Venue: Tannadice Park, Dundee
Date: Friday 2nd March 2018
Kick-off: 7:45pm

Ticket Prices

Adult - £20
Concessions (over 65, under 18 and full-time students with valid proof) - £10

Anyone requiring a wheelchair ticket can contact the Ticket Office on 0141-889-2558. 

The St Mirren Ticket Office opening hours for this week are as follows:

Mon, Feb 19th - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tue, Feb 20th - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Wed, Feb 21st - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Thur, Feb 22nd - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fri, Feb 23rd - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sat, Feb 24th - 10:00am - 3:00pm and after full time. 

St Mirren Ticket Office Tel: (0141) 889-2558

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

St Mirren Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy is delighted to announce that the St Mirren Player of The Year Dinner 2017/18 sponsored by Walker Laird is now SOLD OUT with over 500 people set to attend! 

Taking place at The Normandy Hotel on Saturday 5th May, The Player of the Year Awards Dinner is without a doubt the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of this famous old Club’s social activities and this year will be no different.

Our speakers are simply top drawer. Prepare to laugh the night away and enjoy an evening in keeping with the fine traditions of the Club.

Former criminal defence Lawyer Bill Copland, with hilarious stories of his legal career, will be joined by former Principal Head of PE at Buckhaven High, Willie Allan MBE who is surely one of the funniest speakers on the circuit.

Keeping everything in order on the night will be well known Saints' supporter and journalist Bill Leckie.

The event will also see Steven Thompson inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame

The evening will consist of:

* Three Course Meal

* St Mirren Player of the Year Award 2017/18

* Young Player of the Year Award 2017/18

* Official Website Player of the Year Award 2017/18

* Black & White Magazine Player of the Year Award 2017/18

* Fans Council Player of the Year 2017/18

* Steven Thompson inducted 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

Myles Hippolyte made his debut for St Mirren in Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Livingston, when he came on as a substitute for Cammy Smith on 64 minutes.

Speaking to Buddievision, Hippolyte reflected on the team's performance, but admitted the right team won in the end.

It was a scrappy game," he said.

"Everyone witnessed it today what type of game they play, it's quite physical, a lot of long balls. But they deserved to win, they took their chances and they got the result.

"We thought the game was going to be a flurry of goals as well; scoring so early you expect more to come after that."

Hippolyte signed for St Mirren on transfer deadline day, but has suffered injury woes over the last few weeks. Saturday was the Englishman's first chance at some game time with his new club.

I've only been back in training for a week now. The first week has been good with the boys, I've enjoyed it, everything has been going well. Now to have a run out on the pitch.

"I was hoping my chance went in, but hopefully I get more time and I can help the team a bit more. Hopefully I get more minutes of training under my belt and then try and fight a way into the team."

Hippolyte's Saints' career almost got off to a perfect start as he was so close to scoring a debut goal which would have made the score 3-2 with 15 minutes left.

However, despite beating Neil Alexander in the Livingston goal, the ball was just cleared off the line by the Livingston defence.

Someone took a shot and I just anticipated it coming in, took it on the chest, and as I've turned and hit it's gone under the keeper's legs. I've just seen a blue boot - it happens to hit his boot and he's cleared it.

"You know, chances like that you just need a bit of luck. Then maybe the game would have changed around and we could have probably been pushing them back even more to get another goal. It was an open game and they took their chances and got the right result."

It wasn't the result Hippolyte had hoped for on his first appearance for the club, but he knows it is imperative for the side to bounce back with a win next week when the team take on Brechin City at the Paisley 2021 Stadium.

He also had praise for the 1700 plus fans who made the trip through to West Lothian.

It'll be important to us, we want to win every game and since I've been here everyone is pushing in the right direction and everyone's eager to get results and that's exactly what we want to do in the next two games. Especially with them being at home, we have the advantage. Hopefully it can work in our favour and the fans will get behind us as well, like they were today - they were superb today.

"It was a big turnout, first I've seen of a great turnout from St Mirren since being here - it was impressive. I appreciate the fans as well, hopefully we'll have the same turnout at home games and hopefully we'll do everything right.

"Sometimes that can affect players even more. I've witnessed it when the opposition have been scared of the crowd being on top of them, so it's something that benefits us, and hopefully we can carry on doing the same thing; get results over the next two games and hopefully impress them and leave ourselves chuffed as well."

A week on Friday (2nd March) St Mirren head to 'The City of Discovery' for a Friday Night Football match-up with Dundee United in a Ladbrokes Championship fixture at Tannadice Park.

The info on Travel Clubs heading to Tannadice Park is as follows:

North End Travel Club

The bus to Dundee will leave The Sneddon at 5:00pm.

Would any members NOT going please let Lawson know as soon as possible.

Bus tickets are available in the Brewer's Tap, £7 each.

Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus to the match against Dundee United will leave at 5:00pm from Abercorn Street.

Bus tickets for non members will available from the bar from Saturday 24th February.  

Chivas Travel Club

The bus to Tannadice will leave at 5:00pm from the Court Bar.

The bus is now sold out.

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

Our two buses for this match are now sold out.

During the January transfer window a number of players moved out on loan to play regular football. Here's a look at how some of them got on last weekend. 

Darryl Duffy netted his first Airdrieonians goal from the penalty spot as The Diamonds defeated Queens Park 2-1 in League One. That win moved Airdrieonians nine points clear of the relegation play-off spot but left Queens Park rooted to the bottom. Robbie Leitch was a second half substitute for The Spiders as he replaced Luke Donnelly on 55 minutes. 

Darren Whyte played the full 90 minutes for Forfar Athletic as The Loons climbed out of the League One relegation play-off spot with an impressive 5-1 win over promotion play-off chasing Stranraer. Cameron MacPherson made his first start for Stranraer since joining The Blues on a development loan in January but was subbed at half-time. 

Like Darren Whyte, Jordan Kirkpatrick also featured for the full match as Jim Goodwin's 10 man Alloa held Arbroath to a 0-0 draw at Gayfield. Ross Stewart was ruled out for The Wasps after picking up a knock. 

In League Two, Andrew McDonald helped Elgin City to a 2-2 draw with top of the table Montrose. While Conor O'Keefe and Evan Horne were on the bench for Annan's 3-0 loss away to Stirling Albion with only the latter coming on on 77 minutes.

Jack Ross talks about the team's first league defeat since the beginning of December, after suffering a 4-1 loss away to Livingston today.