St Mirren striker Gavin Reilly says the Buddies have no one to fear after their good start to the season.

Saints have picked up three wins from four in the league and six wins from their last seven matches in all competitions. 

It's a run that sees the Buddies sit joint second in the Ladbrokes Championship ahead of this weekend's match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. 

The 24 year-old cut a frustrated figure during his loan spell at fellow Championship side Dunfermline last season.

However, he has proved to be anything but in his time at Saints so far with his eight goals in his first 10 appearances in the black and white a major factor in the Buddies good start to the campaign.

Speaking to stmirren.com, Reilly said: "After last season it is good to hit the ground running.

The other boys have chipped in with goals, but to get eight goals in 10 appearances I'm absolutely delighted.

"Goals are important but the main thing I wanted to do was get back to playing regularly on a Saturday. That's happened so far and the goals have been there as well so that is positive.

"Apart from the Partick Thistle and Morton matches I think we have been decent in every match. Nine points from the first four games is a good start and gives us a good chance to go and build upon that with the games coming up.

"It's still early days, but we put a good marker down against Dundee United. It was a great win for the boys. 

"Inverness haven't gotten off to a great start but we will give them the respect they are due. They are a team that has just come down from the Premiership and they have got some good players.

"But we are at home so we should be looking to win that and take it on to the Dunfermline game away. With the belief we have right now and the momentum we are building up there is no one to be scared of."

The striker added two goals to his tally in the win over Hearts Colts in the second round of the IRN-BRU Cup on Saturday. 

Saints were drawn against League One side Raith Rovers in the third round of the tournament yesterday.

He was speaking before the draw, but his hopes of a home tie were granted when it was announced that Buddies will face Rovers at the Paisley 2021 Stadium on the weekend of 7/8th October. 

A winner of this competition back in 2013, the striker is hungry to get his hands on it again this season. 

You would like to get someone at home and get through to the next round," he said.

"I've won that competition before and the gaffer says he want to win it as well.

"It would be good to get another cup run and we just need to see what happens."  

The St Mirren U20s fell to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Motherwell at Forthbank Stadium in the SPFL Development League. 

The hosts took the lead on 14 minutes when David Turnbull slotted the ball beyond Chris Henry to draw first blood. 

St Mirren were back on terms 10 minutes later though when Dylan McKendry prodded home after the Steelmen failed to clear their lines from a Saints corner. 

Both sides had chances to go ahead after the break with Andrew McDonald hitting the post for Saints and Henry pulling off a terrific save to deny Motherwell's James Scott. 

But it was the home side who would seize the initiative on 66 minutes as Adam Livingstone cut in from the left side and curled the ball into the back of the net. 

It was effectively game over a little over five minutes later when Shaun Bowers headed home a Steven Hammell free-kick. 

While Saints tried to get back into the match, Motherwell would grab a fourth on 83 minutes. Once again Hammell was the provider, with Scott a willing recipient as he got in ahead of the St Mirren defence to score with a header in off the post. 

With that the Young Buddies search for a first SPFL Development League win continues after a draw and two losses in their opening three matches. 

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

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 Championship match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle, is a 48 pager with a £3 cover price.

The latest edition includes the following:

Front Cover – Jack Baird.
The Gaffer - St Mirren manager Jack Ross with his thoughts on recent matches and his pre-match message for the fans.
Buddies News Update – News of the latest happenings in and around the Paisley 2021 Stadium.
Last Time Out – Match report and pictures of the recent Championship match against Dundee United.
The Opposition – Brian Corry runs the rule over Saturday's visitors, John Robertson's Inverness Caley Thistle side.
Hall of Fame – David Cochran highlights the St Mirren career of Billy Abercromby.
Player Interview – We talk with striker John Sutton.
Action Shot (Centre Pages) – Adam Eckersley.
Supporters Trust – John White brings us up to date with the latest news from SMiSA.
Fans Corner – Ticket prices, travel clubs update, match info and dates for fans to keep in their diary.
Matchday Gallery – Pictures from the post-match presentations in the corporate suite after the recent home match against Dundee United.
Kit Sponsors 2017/18.
Football, Bloody Hell – Alan Gallacher looks at the thorny topic of drugs cheats in sport.
Marketing Matters – Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy brings us up to date with all the commercial activities within the Club.
St Mirren Fixtures & Results 2017/18 – A handy reference page of all the fixtures 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 2017/18 season click HERE.

Come along and support St Mirren with a superb day out at corporate hospitality when we face Inverness Caledonian Thistle in a Ladbrokes Championship match-up on Saturday 9th September.

Available for groups of two upwards (at shared tables) our corporate dining is an ideal way to reward staff, entertain clients or perhaps celebrate a special family occasion.

A convivial atmosphere is assured, great food is a certainty.

The corporate hospitality details for the upcoming match against Caley Thistle are as follows:

St Mirren v Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Ladbrokes Championship
Venue: Paisley 2021 Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 9th September 2017
Kick-off: 3:00pm

* Arrive 12:30pm.

* Private car parking facility.

* Enter through the exclusive Westmarch Hospitality Suite entrance.

* Glass of Chilled Bubbly on arrival.

* Hostess table service.

* Three Course meal complemented by fine wines with main course.

* Accreditation in the match day magazine.

* Exclusive match day competitions.

* Match day magazine and corporate team sheets.

* Exclusive Q&A with matchday Ambassadors.

* Executive seating in Main Stand.

* Half-time hot and cold snacks served with tea or coffee.

* Post Match presentations by the Match Sponsors Man of the Match.

* Post Match visit to the lounge by players.

* Inclusive drinks package both pre and post match.**

* Last Orders: 5:30pm.

* Hospitality Concludes: 6:00pm.

Cost per person: £85 + VAT (drinks inclusive)**

Season Ticket Holder#: £70 + VAT (drinks inclusive)

Cost per person: £65 + VAT (pay bar)

Children: £40 + VAT

# Adult Season Ticket holders £15 discount applicable to Season Ticket holders only, seat details are required when booking to get discount.

MENU

Tomato & Basil soup, served with roll & butter

*****

Braised beef with shallot & red wine reduction, minted potatoes & green beans

Filo basket with ratatouille of mixed vegetables, topped with goats cheese (v)

Fish fingers and chips (children)

*****

Warm chocolate brownie with custard

*****

Freshly brewed Tea & Coffee

***** 

For more information or to reserve your package please contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy by Tel: (0141) 840-1337 or E-Mail: commercial@stmirren.com.

To book your place from our e-store please click here.

St Mirren chairman Gordon Scott is teaming up with Pro-Life this weekend to take part in Pedal for Scotland's Classic Challenge. 

The challenge will see the chairman become a part of the 'Pro-Life Pedalers' as they set off from Glasgow Green at 9am this Sunday morning hoping to reach the finish point 45 miles away at The Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. 

Gordon said: "I'm delighted to be taking part. It was something that I was already planning to do, so, when Gayle asked me if I would be interested in representing the club and the charity, I was more than happy to do so. The event is for a good cause, so I am really looking forward to it." 

Gayle Brannigan, Chief Executive of Pro-Life, is also taking part in the event to raise money for the Renfrewshire Sports Charity.

She said: "Anyone can get involved - all they need to do is contact the gym and get it sorted. The Pro-Life Pedalers will be out in force and doing everything they can to raise money for the charity." 

If you wish to sponsor the chairman and the 'Pro-Life Pedalers', sponsor sheets are available at Pro-Life and can be emailed upon request. You can also donate to their JustGiving campaign by texting CYCL09 £5 (or whatever amount you wish) to 70070. 

St Mirren have been drawn to face Raith Rovers at home in the third round of the IRN-BRU Cup. 

The Buddies have overcome Lowland League side East Kilbride and Hearts Colts on their way to the third round. 

The match will take place on the weekend of 7/8th October. 

Full details and ticket arrangements will be announced in due course. 

There are still opportunities to have your business advertised on the front of a St Mirren FC Youth Academy team strip for season 2017/18. 

Your company will be the main sponsor for that age group and will be included in online marketing materials via the club's social media channels. 

All logos will be highly visible and placed on the front of every jersey of the sponsored team creating fantastic exposure for your company. 

The company logo will also appear on the academy page in every home match programme for the 2017/18 season. 

To find out more about this great opportunity please contact Claire on 0141-882-0925 or email claire.coventry@stmirren.com 

The St Mirren U20s are back in action tomorrow night as they face Motherwell at Forthbank.

The match kicks off at 5pm with the young Buddies searching for their first league win of the season. 

They opened the campaign with a 3-3 draw with Partick Thistle before being narrowly beaten by Kilmarnock last week.

For more on the SPFL Development League please click here.

SMISA has announced that they have arranged a question-and-answer night with Jack Ross and James Fowler for Thursday 14 September.

Now the transfer window has closed and management have assembled their squad for the season, this is your chance to hear directly from them about their plans for as they talk with the supporters.

The Q&A will take place in the hospitality suite at the Paisley 2021 Stadium, with doors opening at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

The event is only open to fans over the age of 18 as it is a licensed event and is free to attend, but should it reach capacity, it will be first come, first served.

You can guarantee your place by registering via the Eventbrite link here.

A gallery of pictures from St Mirren's 3-1 win over Hearts Colts in the IRN-BRU Cup.

Gavin Reilly scored a double either side of half-time, with John Sutton netting late on after Rory Currie had pulled a goal back for the young Jambos.

The win made it five home victories in a row for the Buddies for the first time at the Paisley 2021 Stadium and sees Saints in tomorrow's third round draw.

Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography