Jamie Macgrath: Last News

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.On-form St Mirren eased to a 2-0 win against managerless Kilmarnock to ensure they kept hold of sixth spot in the Premiership.The Buddies were looking to make it three wins from their last four matches after a disappointing midweek loss to Hibs.They were on top in the first half without threatening the visitors goal too often, with Jamie McGrath and Kyle McAllister both trying their luck from distance.Jim Goodwin's side finally made the breakthrough before the break as McAllister, who impressed throughout, bulleted home a header from a pinpoint Ilkay Durmus cross.The game was punctuated by some seriously questionable refereeing, with Goodwin

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.It’s unfair to say that youth cost St Mirren on Sunday, but it certainly played a huge part in the loss to Livingston.Even without fans packing the stands at Hampden, it was nevertheless a daunting prospect given this was the first semi-final of a major trophy many of these players had ever been involved.Jamie McGrath was the elder statesman of the Buddies midfield at 24, playing alongside Cammy MacPherson, 22, and 19-year-old Ethan Erhahon.Brandon Mason on the left flank is just 23, while Dylan Connolly on the opposite wing is a virtual grandad at 25.Even striker Eamonn Brophy, who feels like he’s been

St Mirren ’s penalty and mark his debut with a goal. But the former Killie set piece specialist says he had to respect his new teammates having only just come in the door, especially with Jamie McGrath calmly slotting home the equaliser against Motherwell from the spot.

Celtic had gone to the moon for their winter training camp.That’s because the only mission the St Mirren midfielder is concentrating on is firing his club up the Premiership table.The Buddies had to make do with training in the snow this week as temperatures in Scotland plummeted.But McGrath insists he’s not bothered that Hoops players were soaking up the sun in Dubai, as all he’s focused on is keeping his side rising up the league and away from the relegation zone.“To be honest, it doesn’t bother me,” he said.

Steven Gerrard crashing out of the Betfred Cup.The Irishman comes from a Liverpool-daft family and grew up with posters of Anfield legend Gerrard on his wall as he dreamed of making it as a professional player.And the 24-year-old couldn’t believe one of his biggest nights in football came at the expense of Gerrard after his double on Wednesday helped shatter the Light Blues’ unbeaten start to the season.Meath man McGrath kept up his hot scoring streak to make it five goals in four games and set up a Hampden semi-final against Livingston. Irish eyes were smiling on a historic night in Paisley, with Cork’s Conor McCarthy grabbing the stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory for boss Jim Goodwin.

Rangers ’ unbeaten start to the season to send them crashing out of the Betfred Cup.  The Buddies secured a famous victory over the Light Blues after Conor McCarthy’s dramatic stoppage time winner set up a Hampden semi-final clash against Livingston early next year.  But Gers boss Gerrard was left gutted following the 3-2 loss and took responsibility for a first defeat of the season in their 28th game in all competitions.  Connor Goldson had fired the visitors into the lead on a rain-lashed night in Paisley but Jamie McGrath netted a double before substitute Steven Davis looked to have forced extra time with a strike in the dying minutes.  But Irishman McCarthy had the final say for the 2013 League Cup winners with jubilant boss Goodwin

St Mirren face Livingston in the semi-final early next year and Goodwin said: “I said to the players after the game they have beaten two big clubs in Scotland in Aberdeen and Rangers and there is no point doing that if you are not going to go all the way. “I am not saying we are going to win the cup but we genuinely believe we can.

Rangers wore a vintage blue kit but if the history of success imbued in those colours scared St Mirren it didn't show. Jim Goodwin's side fell behind early to a Connor Goldson strike but refused to accept the inevitable as they rallied to secure a huge Betfred Cup shock.

By Kyle GunnSt Mirren boss Jim Goodwin knows his side should have got the win against Aberdeen at home.When the Buddies equalised through Jamie McGrath’s penalty and Dons’ Lewis Ferguson was sent off early in the second half, it looked as though it could be repeat of the recent 2-1 Betfred Cup victory.But after a string of missed opportunities in the second period, Goodwin said that would be the new focus on the training ground.He told Express Sport: “Inevitably people will look at the opportunities we missed - and rightly so.“We will do plenty of crossing and finishing training this week and hopefully next week we will put it right.“We are on a very good run, unbeaten in eight games.“Under normal circumstances, you would be delighted with

Derek McInnes says ref Bobby Madden was wrong to send Lewis Ferguson packing in Paisley. And he also bemoaned the penalty decision that got St Mirren back level in the game.

Derek McInnes has refused to blame 'keeper Joe Lewis for crashing out of the Betfred Cup. The Dons skipper made a glaring error at the death as he spilled Jamie McGrath's long-range shot and gifted St Mirren a 2-1 victory.

St Mirren find themselves joint bottom of the table after a disappointing start to their Premiership season. Just four points separate St Johnstone in 12th from Kilmarnock in 5th, and creative midfielder McGrath is positive his teammates can take confidence from their Betfred Cup results that put an end to their concerning losing streak.

St Mirren ’s playmaker. The former Dundalk star made a name for himself in his native Ireland pulling the strings in the Lilywhites midfield.The 23-year-old joined the Buddies in January and went on to impress from the wings and through the middle as he looked to make an instant impression on Scottish football.

Livingston. Welcoming competitive action to St Mirren Park for the first time in over four months, Jim Goodwin handed debuts to four players against the Lions with an almost brand new backline.

Hearts are six points adrift of Premiership safety after Jonathan Obika's second half header gave St Mirren a crucial victory in Paisley.