St Mirren: Last News

Jim Goodwin has let rip at the SPFL for refusing to postpone St Mirren’s virus-hit defeat to Hibs.He revealed the Buddies were left with just seven hours to draft in a goalie as two first-team keepers tested positive for Covid-19 and a third was forced to isolate on Friday night. It left Goodwin scrambling to draft in Bobby Zlamal on loan from Hearts before naming 40-year-old coach Jamie Langfield as a sub.

Clyde goalkeeping ranks by adding David Wilson after his St Mirren exit. The 19-year-old stopper left the Buddies at the end of last season having spent time on loan at Glenafton in the former West Region Junior ranks.

Hamilton Accies star Andy Winter admits Lee Hodson will be a "big miss" against Livingston after going into 14 days of self isolation.Accies confirmed yesterday that the defender has been required to stay at home since September 8 after coming into contact with St Mirren goalkeeper Jak Alnwick.The Northern Ireland cap has been living with the Buddies goalkeeper, who has tested positive, since moving to New Douglas Park on loan from Gillingham.Striker Winter admits losing the experience former Rangers star will be a huge loss at the Tony Macaroni Stadium this weekend."Lee has been a good part of the team since he came in and has done really well," said the 18-year-old."He has bonded really well with the boys since he came in, but it's just

Ayrshire Post: “It’s a challenge because you’re trying to recreate the dressing room atmosphere out on a pitch.“At the moment the players are straight in and out from training in their gear and it’s not what we’re used to.“The little things like boys having their own places where they sit each day is something you take for granted.“But we’re not letting it affect us and the atmosphere has been brilliant.“The new boys are fitting in really well."Kerr swooped yesterday to make former St Mirren defender Jack Baird his fifth signing of the summer.And goalkeeping targets down south form part of the thinking as the squad building continues.Youngsters Gabe Skeoch and Finn Ecrepont have joined former United boss Brian Reid on season-long loans at

Jim Goodwin is adamant no matter how complex managers try to make the game, nothing beats a good old-fashioned pacey winger.St Mirren have had plenty of quality wingmen don the stripes over the years, from free-scoring Billy Stark in the 70’s and 80’s to tricky Lewis Morgan just two years ago.

Ivan Toney has been left out of Peterborough's squad for the coming season - though they've left one space open. The striker is expected to leave Posh this summer, and Neil Lennon is believed to be an admirer.

Goodwin brought the young Icelandic talent to Paisley to bolster his midfield options. But just one month later the 19-year-old has returned to his parent club, making just two late substitute appearances , against Rangers and Livingston, during his short stint at St Mirren Park.

Hearts in March that turned out to be the final game of the last campaign. The close range hit on Saturday sparked the small travelling contingent of St Mirren fans watching from a nearby car park to bring out his Tequila classic.

Rangers tomorrow.The St Mirren boss was hoping to finally snare Hoops forward Vakoun Issouf Bayo after narrowly missing out on his loan capture in January.Goodwin was hoping to persuade the Ivory Coast hitman to boost his frontline this week ahead of tomorrow’s daunting trip to Ibrox.But Bayo is expected to make a season-long loan switch to French side Toulouse, undergoing a medical at the Ligue 2 side yesterday.Disappointed Goodwin said: “We felt we were really close to getting Bayo last January.

Cedric Itten on Sunday but Ibrox fans may have to wait a while longer to see Kemar Roofe in action. Steven Gerrard signed the pair earlier this week with Itten coming off the back of an impressive end of the season with St Gallen, while Roofe hasn't played in 2020.

Celtic midfielder Simon Donnelly, the pair were inspired by Simon’s good friend Jackie McNamara after he narrowly survived a potentially fatal brain haemorrhage.Andy completed two half marathons within the space of three days and a final day 20k walk to complete the gruelling 300km test in time.And he was boosted by having McNamara complete the final day alongside him and Simon, as they walked from Fir Park in Motherwell to Celtic Park in Glasgow.Andy said: “I’m pretty glad it’s over to be honest because my legs are shot.“I had to do two half marathons in three days, a 15k on the Wednesday and then the final 20k on the Friday.“We went from Fir Park to Celtic Park partly in memory of Phil O’Donnell, who died far too young, and his son Luke

St Mirren keeper Jak Alnwick is hoping to fill the void left by fan favourite Vaclav Hladky by starring in every single league game this season. The Buddies faithful were left devastated when Czech goalkeeper Hladky confirmed his departure from Paisley last month after two stunning seasons.

St Mirren academy product was one of the country’s top prospects when he sealed a money-spinning move to Derby County in January 2017. An Under-21 international, Kyle had the world at his feet but suffered a serious groin injury that severely dented his chances of success down south.After returning to Paisley on a six-month loan in January last year, he subsequently signed a permanent deal in Paisley but again suffered injury issues with his back and groin.

Premiership clubs are set to run with smaller squads due to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. And the St Mirren gaffer believes this will open the door for academy players to get vital minutes on the pitch to make an impression.

Jim Goodwin is targeting the club’s best league finish in over 30 years. Former skipper Goodwin led St Mirren to ninth spot from the dugout last season, the Paisley side’s best showing since Danny Lennon’s squad picked up a joint-eighth finish with Kilmarnock in the 2013/14 Premiership campaign.

Saints gaffer Jim Goodwin fears the challenge to get players match fit just now would be too much if league bosses decided to finish the season.

Brian Caldwell reckons any plan to bring a premature halt to the SPFL season won’t help clubs already on a path towards financial disaster.

Jim Goodwin still can’t believe that he persuaded Richard Tait to swap European nights for the Simple Digital Arena. The former Motherwell defender played more than 100 games for the Steelmen and could have stayed to sample Europa League football at Fir Park next season.

Jim Goodwin can’t wait for the Buddies to get back to action - so he can keep testing himself against the best managers in the country.

Defender Conor McCarthy has thanked his mum Esther for keeping him trim while on lockdown – by keeping the biscuit tin off limits.

St Mirren chairman Gordon Scott believes the best thing for Scottish football is to draw a line under the current campaign and start focusing on next season.