St Mirren Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and is committed to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved with St Mirren Football Club, regardless of their role, current or potential:

• have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, regardless of their age, sex, gender identity, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion, race, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation; and
• can be assured of an environment in which their rights and dignity and individual worth are respected and valued, and in particular that they are able to be involved and participate without the threat of discrimination, intimidation, victimisation, bullying, harassment or abuse.

The Board of St Mirren Football Club and Chief Executive are accountable for Equality and Diversity and will receive regular updates on the activities and practices of the Club including the implementation of the Equality Policy.  It is the role of the Board and Chief Executive to address any concerns relating to Equality and Diversity within the Club.

Reference       

Equality Act 2010 Policy

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Anti-Racism Policy

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that it has requested postponements of our upcoming cinch Premiership matches against Celtic and Rangers following further positive covid tests.

We have tried our utmost to fulfil the fixture, however, following further positive covid cases this morning we are unable to field a team for either match with a significant number of first-team players and staff unavailable.

The health and wellbeing of our players and staff remains our utmost priority and we will continue to take every precaution necessary. 

We are in continued discussions with the SPFL and we will keep supporters updated as we look for a resolution to this matter.

Following on from the SFA disciplinary hearing for John Needham, the outcome is as follows: £6000 fine applied with £5000 to be paid immediately and £1000 suspended until the end of Season 2021/22, should there be a further breach of Disciplinary Rules 71/73/77 in this time period.

St Mirren Football Club will be making no further comment.

Tickets are on-sale now for St Mirren’s upcoming cinch Premiership home matches against Ross County and Hibernian.

Saints host the Staggies on Wednesday 1st December, while Hibernian come to Paisley on Saturday 11th December.

Tickets for these matches can be purchased at the St Mirren Ticket Office or online at stmirren.com/matchtickets.

Ross County and Hibernian fans can buy their tickets at stmirren.com/awaysupporters.

Group Offers Return

Our fantastic group ticket offer in the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand is returning for our matches against Ross County on Wednesday 1st December 2021 and Motherwell on Sunday 2nd January 2022.

Two adults and up to 20 children (U12s) can attend either match for just £24. More details on how to redeem this offer can found here.

St Mirren v Celtic tickets

Tickets for our match against Celtic on Wednesday 22nd December will go on general sale to home supporters only on Tuesday 14th December.

Please note that, as is always the case for matches against Celtic and Rangers, tickets are only available to those registered on our ticketing platform. Away end tickets will be sold by Celtic directly.

Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand season ticket holders have from Thursday 2nd December until 2pm on Monday 13th December to guarantee a seat in either the Main or West Stand for our cinch Premiership match against Celtic.

Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand season ticket holders who buy tickets before 2pm on Tuesday 21st December will get them at the reduced price of £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. Children with under 12 season tickets will be moved free of charge with a paying adult/concession season ticket holder. This is subject to availability after Monday 13th December.

Please note these cannot be purchased online. They can only be purchased by visiting the ticket office or over the phone.

Any Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand season ticket holder who misses the Tuesday 21st deadline will have to pay the full price of £27 for adults and £17 for concessions. 

We understand there is frustration along surrounding the use of the stand for away fans. Please be assured that discussions have been taking place at club at board level and with SMiSA members. We are trying to work a reasonable solution that accommodates everyone, but at this time these conversations remain ongoing. 

Hearts v St Mirren (Sat 27th Nov)

Saturday sees St Mirren travel to Edinburgh to face Hearts in the cinch Premiership.

Hearts have informed us that there will be no cash turnstiles on the day of the match so tickets must be purchased in advance from the ticket office. The St Mirren Ticket Office is open on weekdays between 10am-2pm with a late opening between 5pm-8pm tonight (25th Nov).

Please note that spot checks will be in place for this match so all supporters over the age of 18 need proof they are double vaccinated or have proof they are exempt. No refunds will be available for anyone who purchases a ticket without proof of their vaccination status. 

Aberdeen v St Mirren (Sat 4th Dec)

Our cinch Premiership match away to Aberdeen on Saturday 4th December will be pay-at-the-gate only.

Gate prices are as follows:

Adult - £26
Over-65 - £20
Over-75 & 18-21 - £16
Under-18 - £12
Under-12 - £6
Carer - FOC

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Chairman John Needham has been served a notice of complaint from the Scottish Football Association for alleged breaches of disciplinary rules 71, 73 and 77.

The principal hearing is due to take place on Thursday 2nd December 2021.

The club will make no further comment at this time.

We are seeking to appoint a qualified Doctor with relevant sporting/football qualifications to join St Mirren Football Club as the Club Doctor.

The role requires match day attendance for all first team matches and also to be on hand to offer medical advice, expertise and support as required in liaison with club medical staff.

Outside of matches, the position should not impact too much on any existing commitments. However, attendance will be required at the club’s premises on one occasion per week for appointments with first team players to provide referral letters and to meet with club medical staff to provide support and advice.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Liaise with club medical and administrative staff in relation to the cardiac screening of first team players.
• Understand and comply with the SFA Anti-Doping Regulations and WADA List of Prohibited Substances & Methods.
• Maintain accurate records of any medical interactions with players and staff and associated use of electronic notes system.
• Have excellent knowledge of sports and exercise medicine and strong clinical assessment skills.
• Understand the needs and requirements of a football squad.
• Assist in the development and implementation of best medical practice protocols, including the club's Emergency Action Plans.

Required Qualifications (SFA and SPFL Regulations)

• Licence to practice by the GMC.
• Diploma in Sports Medicine or equivalent higher professional qualification desirable.
• Continue a programme of CPD as determined from time to time by the Sporting Governing Bodies.
• Hold a valid Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (Sport Promote) qualification or equivalent or be able to be enrolled on a course.
• Required to hold Medical Indemnity Insurance.

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience to meet this role, please apply by email with your CV and covering letter to vicki.gilzean@stmirren.com.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd November 2021 at 5pm.

St Mirren Football Club promote inclusion and confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity and encourage equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement with our principal sponsors Digby Brown Solicitors.

Digby Brown Solicitors, who became the club’s principal sponsor in June, have agreed a deal that will see them sponsor the St Mirren Women’s and Youth Development squads.

Our women and youth development squads will now have the Digby Brown Solicitors logo featured on all their home and away kits for the 2021/22 season.

St Mirren Chief Executive Tony Fitzpatrick said: "We are happy to announce this new sponsorship deal with Digby Brown Solicitors.

Whether it is the first-team, women’s team or youth development squads, we are all St Mirren and to have all these levels sponsored and supported by the same organisation helps show that.

"When Digby Brown Solicitors first came on board as our principal sponsors, we discussed how their company values, and in particular, their care for the local community aligned with ourselves as a club.

"This new deal shows Digby Brown’s commitment to the club and the local community and we thank them for their support."

Kirsten Smith, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for Digby Brown Solicitors, said: "Improving and enhancing lives for all – no matter what the playing field – matters to Digby Brown.

We are therefore overjoyed to sponsor St Mirren’s women’s and youth development squads.

"Such individuals help break down barriers whether in sport, the community or simply in public perceptions and, alongside the club, we are proud to play a part in helping make that possible.

"It’s about more than just ensuring they have the right kit – it’s about giving them the recognition they deserve."

Digby Brown Solicitors is Scotland’s most recognised legal brand specialising in personal injury and employment law.

The firm has been recognised on numerous occasions as Scottish Law Firm of the Year however Community Contribution is the award they are best known for – winning it for the last seven years in a row.

Women's team manager Kate Cooper and captain Karen McCabe.

Head of St Mirren Youth Academy Allan McManus and U18s player Mark Donaldson.

We are delighted to have been announced as the WINNERS of the Financial Performance Award at the Football Business Awards 2021, sponsored by Off the Pitch. We were up against some tough competition including Chelsea FC, Manchester United FC, Tottenham Hotspur and Kilmarnock FC up here in Scotland. 

The Football Business Awards stated: "Congratulations to everyone who took home a trophy and were recognised for their excellence in the business of football. In these trickiest of times, it is our pleasure to salute the achievements, creativity and resilience of the teams behind the scenes.

"Football isn't all about the glitz and glamour. It's about hard work, preparation and dedication. It's about the organisation, planning and resourcefulness of the off-pitch teams, which allows extraordinary things to take place on the pitch. It's about connection and commitment to communities. In the modern world - good football and good business - are inextricably linked."

As I start to get to grips with my new role as Chairman I am very aware of the speculation and debate, on social media and elsewhere, regarding the capacity permitted at the stadium currently.

I’m sure you agree that the safety of our supporters, staff and players are of paramount importance.

Our safety team has spent a considerable amount of time trying to maximise the capacity whilst remaining compliant with current COVID-19 rules. They have spoken to other clubs to examine their processes, ground layout and systems as well as working closely with Renfrewshire Council regarding the delivery of matches at the SMiSA Stadium.

However, as a result of our seating layout we have to leave two seats free between supporters. We also can only use every second row (7 out of 14).

Additionally, with upgrade work at the St Mirren Training Ground taking place, the Main Stand is a Red Zone area as this is in use every day by the players as their training base. There is currently no way of segregating part of the Main Stand to allow supporters to sit there for matches.

I understand why comparisons are drawn with other clubs. However, these comparisons are not like for like. Tony and the team are working to improve longstanding infrastructure issues within the stadium. These are being dealt with as fast as possible and I am hopeful that they will be resolved imminently.

Unfortunately this means our plan must remain the same until 9 August. I anticipate fresh guidance coming out soon that will apply after 9 August. I don’t know what that will look like but I hope to see a lifting of restrictions for fans which will enable us to welcome back our supporters en masse. Meantime our capacity will remain at 1039 for the first home league match of the season. I’m really sorry that this is the case and can only ask that you bear with us meantime.

To ensure we use every one of those 1039 seats I ask that anyone that has entered or is planning to enter the ballot for the Hearts game on 7 August only does so if they plan to attend.

Disappointingly I have learnt of instances of staff being abused by fans in recent days. St Mirren FC has a zero tolerance stance on abuse of any form. The staff team have been working tirelessly to resolve issues with tickets and to manage ballots in extremely difficult circumstances. The past year has been hard for all football fans, but it has also been hard for the staff and I would ask for your understanding and support as we complete the systems changes that will make us more professional and efficient in future.

I would also personally like to thank the staff who have been working hard behind the scenes to manage significant change within the club. This includes the team responsible for upgrading the stadium and those who have implemented the new ticketing system in a very short period of time. That process was planned to be conducted over a number of months but had to be condensed into 2 weeks when we learnt of the impending failure of the previous supplier. Despite this your support has been magnificent again and we have around 2800 season tickets sold to date. Thank You! The early Bird offer remains available until 9 August.

Finally I want to assure you that everyone at the Club shares your desire to have you all back at the stadium as soon as possible.

As we near the end of June, we are very much looking forward to welcoming home our Commercial Partners, Pitch Pro Retail, who will be taking ownership of the club shop on the 1st of July with a view to opening their doors mid July. #InYouWeTrust