Stephen Robinson insists his battling Buddies have been defying the odds all season. Now the St Mirren boss is determined to steer his side over the top-six finish line to help boost the Paisley club’s financial recovery.
The Saints had to restructure and reduce their staff at the start of the season to combat a significant £1.6 million loss in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.Despite those painful cutbacks off the field, the Buddies have nonetheless been thriving on the pitch.
Robinson’s men are now just 90 minutes away from their first top-half finish since 1985 with a draw or win against Kilmarnock at the SMiSA Stadium this Saturday coming enough to guarantee they finish the right side of the split.
A defeat for either Hibs and Livingston would also be enough for the Buddies. And Robinson insists it’s a credit to everyone involved with the club they are in with such a strong chance of finally making their top-six dream a reality; an achievement which would also strengthen their bank account.
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