Jason Naismith has left St Mirren to join Ladbrokes Premiership side Ross County.

The 22 year-old joins the Dingwall outfit, subject to clearance, for an undisclosed fee having signed a pre-contract with them earlier this month. 

An academy graduate, Naismith made his debut for the Buddies as a half time substitute in a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen on February 25 2012. The defender scored four goals in 106 appearances for the Saints with his milestone 100th appearance coming in the 3-2 win over Queen of the South at Palmerston in December 2016. 

The club would like to wish Jason all the best with his career in the future. 

The stadium based supporters club can now accept new applications for the SMFC 1877 Supporters Club. 

Members enjoy access to the club pre and post match enjoying the bar facilities, hot food, Sky TV games, memorabilia and trophy area as well as a Kids Zone with Xboxes and Playstations. 

Members can also sign their friends in as guests paying only £3 for access. Regular attendees include board members along with current and former players. 

There is a £50 joining fee (£25 for Under 16s) and a monthly subscription of £10 for adults (£5 for Under 16s). 

Apply by emailing supportsmfc@hotmail.co.uk and/or visiting the dedicated supporters club website www.smfc1877club.com

The board are happy to announce that the club will be subsidising part of the cost of the four official supporters club buses for Saturday's trip to Dundee.

Saints face Paul Hartley's side in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup at Dens Park this weekend and the club is keen to repay supporters for their loyalty throughout this season. We hope that the gesture will help see a strong travelling support back the buds as we look to try and continue our good from in cup competitions this season. 

Chairman Gordon Scott said: "Supporters are the lifeblood of this club and we are delighted to be giving something back to them. Their support really does matter to the management and players and is never taken for granted. Attending away matches is a huge commitment for fans and we hope this will entice as many as possible to make the journey." 

St Mirren FC Official club partner, Utilita Energy, today announced a multi-year strategic marketing alliance with Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment and ticketing company that will see the company become an official partner of two major UK festivals:

• PARKLIFE, in Heaton Park, Manchester, scheduled for June
• V FESTIVAL, which takes place in August in Essex and Staffordshire.

An additional festival will be announced in the coming weeks.

Utilita will activate the partnership under a new sub-brand - Utilita Live - which will also see two Utilita-sponsored gigs during the year under that banner. 

To ensure Utilita customers have a one-stop shop to the premium offerings for these selected festivals and gigs, Utilita launched a new website - www.utilita-live.co.uk - which will boast a string of offers, giveaways, money-can't-buy experiences and pre-sale tickets for its near 500,000 UK customers. 

A new video ran today to announce the partnership - to see it, click here.

Jem Maidment, Head of Marketing & Communications, Utilita Energy, said: "Our growth has been one of the energy sector's major success stories in recent years and our ambitions are sky-high - now the time has come to really announce ourselves. We have an outstanding opportunity in 2017 and beyond to talk to a whole new audience - by sharing in our passion for music. 

"We're thrilled to be working with the truly world class team at Live Nation. The conditions are perfect. We have trebled our customer base in just two years and expect to make an even bigger noise in 2017 - literally! For Utilita, this is a game-changer." 

Paul Latham, Chief Operating Officer UK & Ireland, added: "We are excited to welcome Utilita to the Live Nation family and provide their customers with unparalleled access to some of our greatest festivals in the UK. 

"We are confident Live Nation will help Utilita connect with new audiences, deepen their relationship with pre-existing customers and transcend their brand even further."

For more information please contact:

jamesheyes@utilita.co.uk or jemmaidment@utilita.co.uk or call 07464 480413

St Mirren made their fourth signing of the January transfer window yesterday with the completion of the deal to bring in Josh Todd.

The 22 year-old joins Craig Storie, Rory Loy and Pål Fjelde in joining the Buddies in 2017 after leaving fellow Ladbrokes Championship side Dumbarton at the start of the month.

The midfielder spoke to stmirren.com after completing 90 minutes in the St Mirren U20's SPFL Development League match against Aberdeen at the Paisley 2021 Stadium last night.

He confessed that moving from part-time to full-time football was a huge lure for him and he's happy to finally have the deal over the line.

I'm relieved because it's taken a few days," he said. "I'd have liked to have been involved at the weekend against Dunfermline if I was chosen. But it's good to have gotten 90 minutes and I'm going to be onboard and giving my all until the end of the season. 

"I'm really excited," he continued. "It's been one of my goals for a few years [to go full-time] and St Mirren's a massive club. I just want to do all I can to help the club and going from part-time to full-time was a big part of the decision."

The Englishman spent several years at Annan before joining Dumbarton in July 2016. He believes his experience with the Sons in this division will stand him in good stead as the rest of the season unfolds.

I've played a lot of games in my time at Dumbarton. I'm a bit older now, I've got a bit more maturity and I've picked up around 20 league appearances and hopefully that can help my hit the ground running and start enjoying my football. 

"I'm quite a fit boy and I like to run in behind and he [Jack Ross] wanted a few players who could stretch the game. He had a look at me in training and said I was the type that he could see long term at the club with my age. I'm going to give it my all and I'm just glad to be onboard. Full-time football is my goal and I'm not going to rest on my laurels. 

"I've been in training and I can tell by the way we train that the boys are more than capable." 

The St Mirren U20s lost a goal in injury time to lose in their first match since the mini winter break. 

The Young Buds hosted Aberdeen's U20s in the SPFL Development League at the Paisley 2021 Stadium last night and it was the visitors who opened the scoring on 14 minutes when Connor McLennan broke through on goal and lobbed Christopher Henry in the Saints goal. 

Saints were level 20 minutes later through Cameron MacPherson. The midfielder ghosted in at the back post to volley home David Clarkson's cross to equaliser.

And the Young Buds were ahead minutes before half time when Conor McBrearty reacted the quickest to poke the ball beyond Dons goalkeeper Robbie Mutch to give Saints a lead going into the break.  

Aberdeen equalised around the hour mark when Seb Ross followed the ball into the net after a save from Henry fell at his feet. 

Both sides had chances to win it, with new signings Josh Todd and Pål Fjelde going close as time ticked down.

Just as the match looked to be heading for a draw, David Dangana popped up in the 92nd minute to head home for the visitors and seal a dramatic 3-2 win. 

Match gallery pictures by John Millar - © millarpictures

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Josh Todd until the end of the season with a years option.

The Englishman joins the Buddies after leaving fellow Ladbrokes Championship side Dumbarton earlier this month. 

The 22 year-old, who made 27 appearances for the Sons, told stmirren.com: "I'm really excited. It's been one of my goals for a few years [to go full time] and St Mirren's a massive club. I'm looking to excel personally and as part of the team." 

We'll have more from Josh on stmirren.com tomorrow. 

Gary MacKenzie believes he could've scored a hat-trick for Saints on Saturday but admitted he felt a draw was probably the right result in the end.

The Buddies halted in-form Dunfermline with a 1-1 draw at East End Park on Saturday after the defender's second half header gained the visitors a point against a Pars side that had won both their matches in 2017. 

Speaking to stmirren.com after the match, MacKenzie felt like the team put everything into the match but accepted that a point was right for both sides.

I think a point is a fair reflection," he said. "I'm not saying that we are happy with it. We felt we could come here and get the win. But the way the game went I think probably a draw was a fair result.

"It was a bit end-to-end in the second half and we had to commit bodies which left the game a bit open. But you could see there was a desire to go and try to get the three points. I think all-in-all to come away from home and pick up a point at a team that are doing well just now is positive.

"It was important that we showed a response, a will to win and a desire to compete and try to outwork the other team. Players gave everything and they're in a good run of form.

"We said we had to go out and leave nothing out there and I think we did that. The pitch was heavy and bobbly so it wasn't nice football but you need to play the conditions and we done it.

"We could've won the game, but equally they could've nicked something so I think it was important we took something and look at the positives."

MacKenzie's equaliser came just a minute into the second half and was his second goal in three matches after scoring against Morton on Hogmanay. The 30 year-old believes that he could have scored more goals this season and that he and his teammates all have a duty to get on the scoresheet.

It's good to score goals," he continued. "A few weeks ago I was having a bit of banter with the gaffer and James Fowler about it. Nine times out of ten the other team's main aerial threat will pick me up so I was a bit of a decoy to take them out of the way to allow other people the chance which I wasn't happy about because I fancy myself to beat anybody.

"I reckon I could have been on near double figures throughout the course of the season and I could've had three goals today. But it's good to pitch in with goals and I think everybody has to pitch in with goals."

After the mini winter break, the St Mirren Under-20 side are back in action tonight when they play host to their counterparts from Aberdeen.

The SPFL Development League encounter between the young Buddies and Dons will take place at the Paisley 2021 Stadium and will kick-off at 6:00pm.

For more news on the SPFL Development League please click HERE.

The St Mirren Fans Council in conjunction with the St Mirren Youth Academy are hosting a golf day to raise funds for youth development at the club.

Join us for a great day out on Wednesday 5th April 2017 at Erskine Golf Club and spend time with Directors and players (past and present) from St Mirren Football club.

The day will consist of:

* 8:30am: Hot roll, tea/coffee upon arrival and meet/greet players and staff.

* 9:00am: Enjoy the live draw for each 3 ball to pair up with St Mirren FC rep.

* 10:00am: Shotgun start, Team Stable format, 3 qtrs of handicap, off yellow tees

* Sit down to 2 course meal, main course and dessert followed by tea and coffee.

* Photo opportunities with players and staff from the club.

All of the above for only £75 per person and we require entries of teams of 3 by e-mail on a first come, first served basis to ensure your place. Individual entries are also welcomed to be matched up with others.

If you are keen to join us on the day, please send your name and/or 3 team members’ names or individual entries and contact details to Eric Crossan at eric.crossan@talktalk.net asap, after which details will follow.