Scott Gibson

@Bingbud @stmirrenretro I’ve just got mine too but surely Saints can’t let this stand? I’d imagine cancellations and refunds will follow?

@stmirrenretro You're very welcome. I think we'll sell out that stand, that's why I posted the link.

You can get your ticket now Buddies.

@Bingbud @thatAndrewC Yeah, I’m not trying to restructure Scottish fitba’ here so let’s see what happens tomorrow and if Hearts win then maybe it can be a catalyst for some positive change.

@wslgibson @thatAndrewC There's a 10-2 voting structure...

I don't want Hearts to win the league because I don't like Hearts and I think it would be funny. Nothing to do with Celtic. Just one of many reasons I'm History's Bravest Boy.

@Bingbud @thatAndrewC That’s up to the rest to negotiate a better deal.

@wslgibson @thatAndrewC Enough to make a material difference given the share the teams outwith the top sides get?

@Bingbud @thatAndrewC Surely even a complete idiot like Doncaster could negotiate a better deal from broadcasters for a more competitive league? Surely more sponsors would be attracted to a product with more reach?

@wslgibson @thatAndrewC That seems like a big if to me but if Hearts do win the league I hope you're right.

@Bingbud @thatAndrewC Yeah, but what if breaking the stranglehold encourages greater exposure and investment in our game? Surely that could be to the benefit of all clubs and the game in general?

@wslgibson @thatAndrewC A 3 horse race instead of a 2 horse race and less chance for the other clubs to qualify for Europe imo.

@Bingbud @thatAndrewC Whilst Jambo tears are sweet, if the duopoly is ever to be broken it needs to happen this year. Who knows what this could spark? I’m absolutely sick of the two of them dominating Scottish fitba’.

@thatAndrewC I'm with you.

@CairtersSMFC VAR puts Beaton under enormous pressure though. He doesn’t give that he’s hounded for eternity. Never a clear and obvious error.

@stmirrenretro We then spanked them 6-2 on the opening home game the next season and we all know how important that -4 goal difference became. Hearts fans conveniently forget that.

On this day 11 May 1985 Alex Miller celebrates leading St Mirren into Europe after beating Hearts 5-2

@stmirrenretro Alan Main’s name should live on in infamy for his performance that day. Only time in my life that I thought a professional footballer had actually cheated.

On this day 12 May 2001 St Mirren 2-1 Aberdeen With Dundee Utd losing 2-0 in Perth, goals from Scott Walker & Steven McGarry had Saints 2-1 up at half time and in with a great chance of survival Then Alan Main did United a favour…

@Bingbud McLeish picked his best available 11, kept it simple and didn’t fuck around with the formation unnecessarily. Makes a huge difference.

@wslgibson I've always said I think we'll win the playoff if it comes to it. We need to turn up though.

We have scored 5 in 2 league games at Pittodrie this season and just 10 in 17 at the SMISA 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Bingbud @saintmirrenfc @UltimateHomeSo1 @VertuMotors @SponsorsCorner Tanser is clearly unfit. Young is definitely a strange one.

@saintmirrenfc @UltimateHomeSo1 @VertuMotors @SponsorsCorner I really don't understand why Tanser, or for that matter, Young aren't starting. Too many square pegs in round holes too but I hope they prove me wrong.

Locked in 🔒 🆕 Your St Mirren starting lineup for tonight's William Hill Premiership match away to Aberdeen.

@henrywinter There’s been a nervousness about Arsenal for some time and that’s understandable given the pressure they are under to get the major trophy monkey off their back. They’re a difficult watch at times and you’d hope a league title would see Arteta take the shackles off next year.

Will Arsenal be worthy champions if they get over the line? There is plenty of criticism of Arsenal's football, the set-piece arts/dark arts, the antics of Arteta in the technical area, and triumphalism of some fans such as the one with that presumptuous “champions” shirt. Throw in the usual club tribalism and that season-defining VAR decision (correct call but officials inconsistent in punishing grappling this season) and there’s plenty of antipathy towards Arsenal. But it is a truism universally acknowledged that the team that finish top first are worthy champions. It’s a marathon of 38 sprints and Arsenal have demonstrated the required ability, character and stamina. They have had their mentality questioned all season (and before). From Raya to Rice, Gabriel to Gyokeres, all of the squad have shown resilience. Battlers, not bottlers. Rice in particular embodies their will to win. It’s good to see a club keeping faith in a talented manager during the near-misses; keeping financial balance (top with fourth largest wage bill); and building a squad so that hugely capable players can come off the bench and make a big difference as Odegaard did against West Ham. And isn’t it more refreshing to see a range of champions (if they do hold on)? Five different clubs have been champions since Arsenal in 2004. It’s also important to see a club committed to their academy, creating a pathway for Saka, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman and others, and giving them a chance to shine; it’s good for sustainability, culture and connection with fans. It’s encouraging to see a club working with fans to improve atmosphere (tifos, coach greets).  Off-field, too. All clubs have vital community departments; Arsenal in the Community is widely acknowledged as the oldest and one of the most impactful at home and abroad with around 100 full-time and part-time staff. There is much good about Arsenal. If they do hold on, Arsenal will be worthy champions on and off the pitch. #AFC

@Bingbud @Kyle_Gunn97 @theweeman1961 He shouldn’t be saying stuff like this to the media. Just another example of his lack of experience.

@Kyle_Gunn97 @theweeman1961 He needs to drop the players he's talking about.

This is worrying when a manager says that. Especially when you at still going to need two performances out of them!

@stmirrenshirts How is it out of our hands?

It’s out of our hands now!

@CairtersSMFC @Paisleygirl74 It was a gamble for sure but he wasn’t remotely close to being the preferred option. 3 games to go. Let’s see how it plays out. If recriminations are required there will be plenty of time for that. We’re capable of beating Killie and Utd at home and those two wins would do us.

Utter shambles St Mirren. Not sure what these players have been told by management. But whatever it is, they’ve chucked it.

@CairtersSMFC @Paisleygirl74 Yeah, but they’d only lost 3 of their last 9 and had pushed the top 3 all the way getting 2 draws and losing by the odd goal to Celtic. We should have beaten them regardless with the chances created.

@CairtersSMFC @Paisleygirl74 We could and probably should have scored 3 or 4 in the first half last week. We didn’t and an entirely unnecessary change of shape cost us the match.

@Kyle_Gunn97 @theweeman1961 Who do you think isn’t up for it? I didn’t see any lack of effort today from the team. Injuries have really caught up with us and we’re lacking quality up front but I thought everyone fought hard for each other .

In these next three league games, St Mirren will have to see exactly who is up for the challenge. Massive test for Craig McLiesh and Stuart Taylor now.