We can confirm that Dundee FC submitted a request to discuss their managerial vacancy with Jack Ross.

We have replied informing them that Jack is under contract and that we won't be giving them permission to speak to him. That is the end of it as far as we are concerned.

Gordon Scott

Chairman

When we launched the sale of the season tickets we announced that for every 250 season tickets sold we would be doing a ‘golden ticket’ draw with a range of great ‘money can’t buy’ prizes to be won.

With well over 750 season tickets sold we have already seen season ticket holders win two directors box seats with access to the executive guest lounge for a match at the Paisley 2021 Stadium, a tour of the St Mirren Youth Academy and the chance to have lunch with the first team squad and a 2017/18 St Mirren jersey with 'fan' and the number 12 on the back. 

The latest winner is Francis O'Hara who has won two season memberships for the SMFC 1877 Supporters Bar at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. 

Buy your season tickets now at the ticket office or online to be included in as many draws as possible with more great prizes to be won.

St Mirren are delighted to confirm the signings of defender Gregor Buchanan and forward Ross Stewart

Gregor joins Saints on a one-year deal after a two-year spell at Dumbarton, while Ross Stewart has penned a two-year contract.

Speaking on the move, 27 year-old Buchanan said: "It's an exciting time for myself and my family. It's a massive club and I'm looking forward to the challenge.

"At the clubs I have been at I've given my all and that's what supporters want. I'm a big, tall, aggressive centre half. I'm looking for clean sheets and if we are doing that then the team will be in a good place."

Meanwhile, like his namesake earlier in the week, Stewart joins the Buddies from League One side Albion Rovers.

The 22 year-old scored 12 times in 72 appearances and admits the chance to play full time football was a big lure for him.

"I’m absolutely delighted," he said. "I spoke with Jack and James earlier and they told me about their ambitions for the season and it's a chance at full time football. When you combine these two it was an easy decision and I just can't wait to get started."

Assistant manager James Fowler said: "Ross is a wee bit younger and maybe a work in progress but he has a lot of good attributes. He's a good size, he'll work really hard, he can score goals and he can play in different positions.

"Buchanan has played in the Championship over the last couple of years and kept Dumbarton in there. He's a good size centre half, he'll be aggressive and comfortable on the ball as well.

"It was an area we were looking to strengthen and we are maybe looking to get another few in as well."

When season tickets went on sale just over a week ago we announced that if we achieve 1000 Adult/Concession season ticket holders in the West stand, the Club would guarantee that the whole stand will be for St Mirren fans, with the exception of Cup games, where it may need to be segregated.

We have been delighted with the response and are already over a third of the way past our target with 353 tickets sold in the West Stand. 

We'd like to thank supporters for the loyalty they have shown ahead of the new season. 

Those wishing to purchase a season ticket can still do so at early bird prices right until July 2nd. 

For more details on season tickets click here.

Jack Ross says he is happy with the business done for next season so far.

The Buddies manager completed the signings of Ross Stewart and Jordan Kirkpatrick yesterday with Young Player of the Year, Kyle Magennis, also signing a new three-year deal with the club. 

Meanwhile, earlier on in the week, Gary MacKenzie and Cammy Smith joined the likes of Stephen McGinn, Adam Eckersley, Jack Baird and Josh Todd in committing their immediate future to the Saints.

It's been a busy time for the gaffer as he looks to build a squad capable of challenging for promotion to the Ladbrokes Premiership. 

And he confessed that while there is still work to do, he is satisfied with what has been done to this point.

I'm pleased we have managed to do as much as we have done already," he told stmirren.com.

"There are other areas we still need to get players in but at this stage are we in a good position? Yeah. Will it become stronger? Yeah, we still have scope to do that. I'm happy with what we have done at the moment. 

"James [Fowler] and I spent a lot of time looking at players prior to the season ending and how we try and build the squad.

"We wanted to bring in three or four that fit the category that can help us, are good players, but also have good potential and Ross fits into that category. He's in his early 20s, he's gained experience of first team football for the last couple of years at Albion Rovers.

"For me, having watched him a lot personally and having other people watch him, he's a goalkeeper with huge potential.

"I'm delighted he has committed to coming to the club and I do think he is someone who can grow as a goalkeeper here."

The manager worked with Jordan Kirkpatrick at both Dumbarton and Alloa and believes he has the ability to make an impact with the Saints.

I signed Jordan at the start of last season [with Alloa]," he said. "He's someone I had worked with before at Dumbarton and actually played with. 

"Jordan was at Hamilton when he was young and played in the first team there. He was identified as the one who would follow the two James' [McCarthy and McArthur], but he kind of lost his way a wee bit.

"He came to Dumbarton while I was there as assistant and played really well. He came to Alloa and was terrific in my period there. I think over the season he scored 17 goals from midfield which is a brilliant return.

"He is a really good player," he continued. "He most definitely has the ability to play at a higher level, it's just getting it out of him consistently. He's a good age now where he has a real hunger to get back to that level he was at with Hamilton in the Premiership. 

"I'm delighted and he gives us that attacking threat from midfield.

"I don't think he is a direct replacement for Stevie Mallan. But there are aspects of his game that we hope he can replicate what Stevie did for us. He's different but similar if that makes sense."

The club were also boosted by the news that Kyle Magennis signed a new three-year deal with the club that takes him up to summer 2020. 

It's a move that Jack believes shows the club is moving in the right direction. 

It's a reflection of how happy he is at the club and how much he feels we can help him achieve his ambition in the game." he said.

"For us it's a real positive sign of the feeling around the club that a young player is willing to commit for a longer period and it gives us that protection as he'll undoubtedly progress in his career.

"I know he will take it the right way and his hunger will remain the same. It's a huge boost for everybody at the club."

Please note that the Stadium, Ticket Office and Club Shop will all be closed this coming Monday (29th May) for the bank holiday. 

Anyone wishing to purchase season tickets will still be able to do so online. 

The Stadium, Ticket Office and Club Shop will all be open as usual on Tuesday.

St Mirren can confirm that a number of players have left the St Mirren U20s with several being retained for the new season. 

Retained
Luke Barclay
Chris Henry
Cameron MacPherson
Andrew McDonald
Dylan McKendry
Mark Morrison
Conor O'Keefe

Released
Lee Fawkes
Craig Johnston
Greig McNaughton
Kalvin Orsi
Carlo Pignatiello
Daniel Scally
Ryan Watters
Reece Willison

Evan Horne and Dakota King have joined the 20s from Dunfermline and Partick Thistle respectively.

Darren Whyte will move up to the first team after agreeing a one-year deal, while Nathan Flanagan has also been offered a first team contract. 

St Mirren are delighted to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Ross Stewart and midfielder Jordan Kirkpatrick.

The pair have signed two-year deals with the Buddies and become the latest to join Jack Ross’ side.

22 year-old Stewart began his career at Motherwell before spending the last two seasons with League One side Albion Rovers.

He has been capped by Scotland at U17, 18 and 19 levels and makes the move back to full time football.

Speaking on the move, Stewart said: "I’ve been looking forward to this for a while. There were talks with Albion, the gaffer and myself and I’ve been dying to get it done and get in.

"It’s a great club. Seeing how hungry the gaffer and the coaching staff are for success and where they want the club to be sold the move to me as well.”

Meanwhile, Kirkpatrick joins from Alloa Athletic where he has impressed last season.

The 25 year-old scored 17 goals from midfield during the 2016/17 campaign and earned a nomination for League One Player of the Year.

Kirkpatrick said: "I’m on cloud nine right now. To get back to a full time environment and work like a manager like Jack is brilliant.

"It was really the only club I wanted to come to. If I had the chance to get back with Jack I was going to take it in a second."

When we launched the sale of the season tickets we announced that for every 250 season tickets sold we would be doing a ‘golden ticket’ draw with a range of great ‘money can’t buy’ prizes to be won.

We have already sold well over 500 season tickets and can announce that the first prize has been won by John Porteous. John wins two directors box seats with access to the executive guest lounge for a match at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. 

We have also decided to announce an additional prize within the first 250 sales. By virtue of being the 12th person to buy their season ticket, Ethan Spier will be given one of the first 2017/18 St Mirren jerseys with fan and the number 12 on the back. The club have agreed that no player will be assigned the number 12 this season to encourage the ethos that the fans are the 12th man and encourage supporters to get number 12 and "fan" on their shirt. 

The third prize has been won by Thomas Matthews who will get a tour of the St Mirren Youth Academy and the chance to have lunch with the first team squad.

Buy your season tickets now at the ticket office or online to be included in as many draws as possible with more great prizes to be won.

St Mirren are delighted to announce that Kyle Magennis has signed a new three-year contact with the club - a deal that sees Magennis committed to the Buddies until 2020.

The 18 year-old made his breakthrough this season after Jack Ross became manager, first appearing against Hibernian at Easter Road in October.

He became a regular feature in the side, making 32 appearances on his way to being named the club's Young Player of the Year.

Speaking on the extension, Magennis said: "It's brilliant.

"I've been with the club for a long time and I'd just like to repay them with a few more years where I can hopefully help take them to the Premiership.

"It was an easy decision and hopefully we can start the season the way we ended it."

Jack Ross said: "It's a reflection of how happy he is at the club. For us it's a real positive sign of the feeling around the club that a young player is willing to commit for a longer period.

"He'll undoubtedly progress in his career. I know he will take it the right way and his hunger will remain the same. It's a huge boost for everybody at the club."