St Mirren News

After sealing a league and cup double last campaign as well as enjoying a lengthy jaunt through to the last 16 of the Champions League, Neil Lennon's men will face Derek Adams' charges as they set out to clinch their third title in a row.

St Mirren have a tough start to the 2013-14 Scottish Premier League season with away trips to two of last season's top four teams.

St Mirren chairman Stewart Gilmour has vowed to loosen the purse strings as he backs Danny Lennon's bid to break into the SPL top six next season.

St Mirren starlet John McGinn is being tipped for a glittering career in football...by the man who has been coaching him since he was just seven years old.

The forthcoming battle of the black and white stripes is the big topic of conversation on this week's Buddie Banter.

St Mirren chairman Stewart Gilmour last night insisted he doesn't fear for the club's SPL future ... despite league reconstruction leaving the Buddies in a more perilous position when it comes to top flight security.

Alan Pardew is using the Under-21s fixture to help a few of his senior players with their fitness, with the Scottish League Cup holders their pre-season opponents Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will mix youth with experience against Scottish League Cup holders St Mirren in a pre-season friendly in July.

ST MIRREN are to welcome English opposition to their new stadium for the first time when they host Barclays Premier League outfit Newcastle in a pre-season friendly.

St Mirren chiefs last night defended their decision to help shoot down the introduction of stricter regulations to combat racism and sectarianism in Scottish football.

IT'S the job of the century, just make sure you deliver a major trophy and consistent top six finishes on that shoestring budget otherwise you'll be getting your P45.

St Mirren striker Steven Thompson has heaped praise on team-mate Marc McAusland for putting the boo-boys in their place.

Newcastle United are yet to commit to the fixture or decide whether a full XI will be sent north of the border to take on Danny Lennon's side Newcastle United are mulling over whether to take on St Mirren in pre-season - with July 30 pencilled in as a possible date by the Scottish League Cup winners.

St Mirren goalkeeper Grant Adam pays tribute to his late dad Charlie as he looks to get his career back on track ADAM wants to kick-start his career and emulate his older brother Charlie by proving he can cut it down south.

St Mirren star David van Zanten admits he's something of a dinosaur when it comes to modern-day football ... but he insists there's plenty of SPL life left in him.

St Mirren supporters were handed a double boost this week as influential playmaker Paul McGowan signed a new deal and talented midfielder Gary Harkins became the club's latest recruit.

St Mirren manager Danny Lennon reckons his old club Partick Thistle will be a welcome addition to the Scottish Premier League ... even though the Jags will be desperate to pull his Buddies into the relegation mire.

Conor Newton says he would love to join Scottish double winners Celtic from Newcastle but expects to sign again for either Newcastle or St Mirren.

Danny Lennon declared himself delighted by Monday's double signing coup, which saw Paul McGowan stay at St Mirren and Gary Harkins become his first summer recruit.

Unlike St Mirren, the 'Abbies' plied their trade in the east end of town and were formed by Messrs Fulton, Smith and Goudie in 1877.

Gary Harkins has become St Mirren's first signing ahead of the new season after agreeing a two-year deal.