St Mirren have been drawn at home to Motherwell in the second round of the Viaplay Cup.
Stephen Robinson's men progressed to the last 16 after winning Group H - wrapping up top spot with an emphatic 4-0 win against Forfar Athletic on Saturday.
Saints will host the Steelmen at The SMiSA Stadium on the weekend of 19/20th August.
Full ticketing arrangements will be announced in due course.
I thought we were very good."
Stephen Robinson gives his reaction after today's 4-0 win against Forfar Athletic saw us top Group H.
St Mirren finished top of Group H and qualified for the next round of the Viaplay Cup with a first-half blitz of Forfar Athletic at The SMiSA Stadium.
Mikael Mandron scored two goals in five early first-half minutes before Mark O'Hara and Alex Gogic added to the score in the final minutes of the half to put Stephen Robinson's men in the hat for tomorrow's last 16 draw.
Conor McMenamin made his first start at The SMiSA Stadium as he returned from injury in place of injured Charles Dunne, while Mark O'Hara returned from suspension in place of Caolan Boyd-Munce as the manager made two changes from Tuesday night's win at Cowdenbeath.
Saints hit the front on 14 minutes when Mandron was in ahead of a ruck of bodies to bullet home Ryan Strain's corner on 14 minutes.
The Frenchman scored his second of the afternoon five minutes later after a lovely bit of football from the Buddies. Strain's wonderful flick saw him burst away from a Forfar player before a neat interchange with McMenamin allowed the Australian to lay the ball on a plate for Mandron to knock into the net from six yards out.
Mikael Mandron scores his second of the afternoon after some neat play from Strain and McMenamin (Image: Allan Picken)
Strain almost turned goalscorer a few minutes later after a mazy run gave him the chance to poke just wide of the target.
Forfar tested Zach Hemming for the first time on 22 minutes after winning a free-kick on the edge of the Saints area. Josh Skelly took it but the Saints goalkeeper got two hands behind it to push away.
But it was Saints who were in control and Keanu Baccus came close to adding a third when he volleyed inches wide on 33 minutes. The Australian midfielder won a penalty kick after being fouled in the box in the final few minutes of the first-half. Captain Mark O'Hara stepped up and the skipper sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 3-0.
There was time for one more before the interval when Gogic forced home from close range in the final act of the first 45. A corner deep into the box was met by Scott Tanser who headed back across goal with Gogic getting in ahead of the Forfar defence to net.
Manager Stephen Robinson made three changes at half-time with James Bolton on for his debut in place of Gogic, while Lewis Jamieson and Toyosi Olusanya replaced Stav Nahmani and Mandron.
The Buddies could have added a fifth just four minutes into the second-half when Lewis Jamieson broke forward at speed and found McMenamin in acres of space. The Northern Irishman took a touch, but had his low shot saved by Marc McCallum who was out quickly to block.
Jamieson should have scored his first Saints goal with a little over 20 minutes of the match remaining. Tanser's cross from the left found the forward in plenty of space, but he headed wide from close range.
Four first-half goals were enough for the hosts as we go into tomorrow's last 16 draw.
Full-Time: St Mirren 4-0 Forfar Athletic
St Mirren: Hemming, Fraser, Gogic (Bolton 46), R.Taylor, Strain (Kenny 63), Baccus, O'Hara (c) (Boyd-Munce 62), Tanser, Nahmani (Jamieson 46), Mandron (Olusanya 46), McMenamin
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Sutherland, Offord, Greive
Forfar: McCallum, Allan, Hutchison (Thomson 46), Morrison, Nditi, Robson (Paterson 62), Whatley, Brindley (Munro 75), Ross, Skelly (Watson 68), Inglis
Subs Not Used: Paris, Whyte
Referee: Matthew MacDermid
Assistant Referee: Daniel McFarlane
Assistant Referee: Graham McNeillie
Attendance: 2,380
St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson confirmed that Charles Dunne will miss the start of the cinch Premiership season, but the defender's injury isn't as bad as first feared.
The 30-year-old defender limped off with a calf injury on Tuesday's night's 1-0 win over Cowdenbeath. A scan this week revealed that Charles will be out of action for around about three weeks - a similar time frame to Keanu Baccus who returned to the squad on Tuesday after his own calf injury.
The manager told the press this morning: "He is not as bad as we first feared, we are looking probably about three weeks with Charles."
"It is obviously a blow for us – but not as bad as we thought it was going to be.
He has had a scan, he will be a similar time frame as Keanu (Baccus) so hopefully three weeks and he will be back available again."
It's better news for Greg Kilite who is set to start back training next week after coming off in last weekend's 4-0 win against Arbroath.
The Saints midfield man took a knock on his ankle, but is expected to join back in with the group on Monday.
Top spot in Group H is up for grabs as Saints host Forfar Athletic at The SMiSA Stadium in Viaplay Cup action.
St Mirren vs Forfar Athletic
Viaplay Cup
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 29th July 2023
Kick-off: 3pm
The match day officials for Saturday's match against Forfar are as follows:
Referee: Matthew MacDermid
Assistant Referee: Daniel McFarlane
Assistant Referee: Graham McNeillie
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for U12s and are available online HERE.
Please note that anyone that selected the physical tickets option should collect these from the St Mirren Ticket Office.
Season tickets are not valid for this match. The match is all ticket and tickets will be on sale (subject to availability) UNTIL KICK-OFF. Tickets are on sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online at stmirren.com/matchtickets.
The fastest and easiest way to buy tickets for the home end is online at stmirren.com/matchtickets.
Forfar Athletic supporters can buy online HERE.
Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com
PPV is available to those in the UK and Ireland for £12. To buy a PPV pass please click HERE.
International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch the match live as part of their subscription.
Red Zone - South
For hospitality and home disabled supporters (subject to availability).
To enter/exit Greenhill Road. Hospitality ticket to be shown for entry.
Black Zone - Southwest
For Family Stand and Main Stand Patrons.
To enter/exit via Drums Avenue.
White Zone - West
For West Stand Patrons and Pay on the Day. Home disabled supporters in bays behind West Stand. Away disabled supporters in bays behind the dome.
To enter/exit via Ferguslie Park Avenue.
At the SMiSA Stadium we have an electronic ticketing system in place at the turnstiles.
The process of using the system is fairly straight-forward and easy to use:
The whole process will only take a few seconds.
Please note that there will be stewards in attendance to help where required.
The Club has been made aware of problems occasioned by inconsiderate parking in the area of Tannahill Road.
Seemingly supporters are parking despite the presence of double yellow lines and as a consequence local bus routes are also being blocked because streets in this area are narrow and fans are parking on both sides. People, many of whom are elderly, are having to walk from Greenhill Road to their homes because buses can’t get access.
Residents who have cars parked in driveways are experiencing similar difficulties getting their vehicles in and out. On being approached by local residents some supporters have been somewhat aggressive which could lead to confrontation.
St Mirren Football Club strives to be a good neighbour and we would ask that ALL supporters attending the stadium not only park in accordance with local parking restrictions but also give consideration to the needs of local residents by parking sensibly so as not to occasion an unnecessary obstruction.
We are also aware of problems with patrons parking at the front of the Main Stand to pick up disabled supporters at the end of the game. This area is a 'no parking' zone on match days (with cones on the road) and has to be kept clear for emergency access. It is an inappropriate location for disabled spectator uplifts, as not only does it cause an obstruction on the road, it also causes a danger to pedestrians leaving the stadium.
Please note that the designated pick-up/drop off points are either in Drums Avenue or the two lay-byes on Ferguslie Park Avenue.
BY ROAD
Follow signs for Paisley & Glasgow Airport. Exit the M8 at Junction 29 (St James’ Interchange) which is just after Glasgow Airport turn off if travelling east to west. Be careful not to exit on to the A737 which is signposted for Irvine. It is best to stay in the middle lane when passing the Airport as this leads naturally to the St James’ Interchange exit.
At the interchange take the first left onto a dual carriageway with some football parks on the left hand side. Follow this road and after a sharp right hand bend you should now be in Greenock Road. Then take your first right on to Clark Street and drive to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the stadium on the opposite side of the road.
BY RAIL
Get train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Paisley St James – exit from the station is straight onto Greenhill Road where the stadium is facing you. To plan your journey by rail with Scotrail please click HERE.
BY BUS
Most buses will stop at Paisley Cross or Mill Street, from both you will see the Paisley Town Hall. From the Town Hall cross the High Street towards the Piazza Shopping Centre, when acoss walk towards the town centre until you come to Gilmour Street. Turn right on to Gilmour Street and walk towards the railway station which is about 150 yards away. From there you can get train to Paisley St James or if you prefer to walk the following routes are advised by the police:
Home fans: cross road to the left on to St James Street – follow through up Underwood Road then turn right at Greenhill Road where stadium is 200 yards further along the road. Access to the Main Stand is from Greenhill Road and the South and West Stands will be accessed from Drums Avenue.
Away fans: cross road to Love Street continue up the street till you come to Albion Street where you will turn left. Follow Albion Street until you come to the junction with Greenock Road where you will turn right. Cross the road then walk about 200 yards before taking your first left on to Clark Street. Walk straight up Clark Street to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the the stadium on the opposite side of the road. Access to the North Stand will be from Ferguslie Park Avenue.
The partnership will see Macklin Motors, which is opening a new Toyota site in Ayr in early 2024, become a key sponsor of the Club, providing Toyota Hybrid cars for the Manager, Head of Player Recruitment and Commercial Manager.
As part of the agreement, manager Stephen Robinson will receive the Toyota RAV Hybrid, offering power and versatility. Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy and Head of Player Recruitment, Martin Foyle will be equipped with the Toyota C-HR Hybrid - a cutting-edge vehicle that combines efficiency and style.
In exchange for their support, Macklin Motors will have prominent branding placement on the back of the players’ shirts. Additionally, there will be a significant presence throughout The SMiSA Stadium, including on the team sheets, electronic scoreboard, and advertising boards, further strengthening the relationship between St Mirren, Macklin Motors and its local Toyota retailers.
Campbell Kennedy, Commercial Manager at St Mirren FC, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: "We are delighted to welcome Macklin Motors as a key partner of St Mirren FC.
The support from the Macklin Motors Toyota is testament to our shared values of excellence and environmental responsibility.
"We look forward to working closely with Macklin Motors Toyota and are excited to have their branding prominently featured around the SMiSA Stadium, showcasing our partnership to our loyal fans."
Nicholas Jones, Toyota Fleet Sales Manager at Macklin Motors, said: "We are thrilled to join forces with St Mirren Football Club as a key partner for the next three years.
"This collaboration allows us to showcase our commitment to innovation and sustainability, providing our cutting-edge hybrid vehicles.
"We are excited to support St Mirren FC's journey and contribute to their success on and off the field!"
U12s go free when St Mirren B face Albion Rovers in the First Round of the SPFL Trust Trophy.
The young Buddies take on the Lowland League side at The SMiSA Stadium on Tuesday 1st August with a 7:30pm kick-off.
U12s go free and tickets are on sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and ONLINE.
Please note only the Main Stand will be open at this match.
St Mirren B vs Albion Rovers
The SPFL Trust Trophy
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Date: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Kick-off: 7:30pm
Ticket Prices
Adults - £10
Concessions* - £5
U12s** - £0
*Over-65, U18s and full-time students.
**Must be accompanied by an adult
U12s go free when St Mirren B face Albion Rovers in the First Round of the SPFL Trust Trophy.
The young Buddies take on the Lowland League side at The SMiSA Stadium on Tuesday 1st August with a 7:30pm kick-off.
U12s go free and tickets are on sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and ONLINE.
Please note only the Main Stand will be open at this match.
St Mirren B vs Albion Rovers
The SPFL Trust Trophy
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Date: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Kick-off: 7:30pm
Ticket Prices
Adults - £10
Concessions* - £5
U12s** - £0
*Over-65, U18s and full-time students.
**Must be accompanied by an adult
St Mirren's Viaplay Cup group stage comes to a close on Saturday with top spot up for grabs.
Saints go into Saturday's match at The SMiSA Stadium knowing that only a win against Forfar Athletic would secure pole position and a place in the last 16.
Toyosi Olusanya's 95th minute winner against Cowdenbeath on Tuesday night kept the Buddies in the hunt for top spot, with Stephen Robinson's men sitting on six points.
Forfar have won all three of their Viaplay Cup games so far and sit atop Group H. Ray McKinnon's side have beaten Cowdenbeath (1-0), Montrose (2-1) and Arbroath (3-1).
Match Details
St Mirren v Forfar Athletic
Competition: Viaplay Cup
Date: Saturday 29th July 2023
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for U12s and are available online HERE.
Please note that anyone that selected the physical tickets option should collect these from the St Mirren Ticket Office.
The match will also be streamed live on St Mirren TV for international subscribers and PPV will be available for supporters inside the UK and Ireland.
Saints last faced Forfar way back in 2005 in the Challenge Cup when Alan Reid's extra-time goal gave the Buddies a 1-0 win at Love Street.
The referee on Saturday is Matthew MacDermid. He'll be assisted by Ross Macleod and Graham McNeillie.
St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of defender James Bolton on a one-year deal subject to clearance.
The 28-year-old Englishman joins Saints following the expiry of his contact at English League One champions Plymouth Argyle following Declan Gallagher's move to Dundee United for a conditional fee.
The centre-half, who can play at right-back, began his professional career at Macclesfield Town and had spells at Halifax, Gateshead, Shrewsbury and Portsmouth before joining Argyle in 2021.
Speaking to stmirren.com after signing, James said: "It feels brilliant.
It's all happened quite quick but I'm really excited to be here and excited for the challenge.
"I had a good discussion with the manager on the phone and he really welcomed me here. I'm just trying to relish the challenge.
"I'll give 100%. I think that something that is has nothing to do with ability and just a willingness to win. On the pitch, I feel like I am quite calm on the ball and will put my head in there. I'm looking forward to it.
"I know St Mirren did well last season finishing top six and it's just about progressing from there and keep pushing on.
"I spoke to Greg Docherty and he loves Scottish football and said the Scottish Premiership is very good and everyone I've spoken to can't speak highly enough of it."
Manager Stephen Robinson added: "James is a versatile player that I've known from down in England in his time at Shrewsbury, Portsmouth and Plymouth.
He'll bring a vast amount of experience and he's a very good defender.
"He gives us another option in there and adds to our numbers with Declan leaving. This was the reason we allowed this to happen because we knew we had someone else coming in.
"We need to get him up to speed, but he's a fit boy. It's another quality player in the building who will bring more experience into the dressing room and most of all he's a very good defender."
James Bolton checks in at St Mirren (Image: Allan Picken)
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