St Mirren have accepted a transfer bid from Plymouth Argyle for striker Owen Oseni that would net the Paisley club a significant profit on the 22-year-old, who cost £120,000 transfer from Gateshead in January but has yet to score. (Sun), external
Image source, SNS"Competitive and versatile" Northern Ireland international Liam Donnelly has joined St Mirren on a two-year deal from Kilmarnock.
Midfielder Donnelly, who is also comfortable in defence, spent three seasons at Killie after joining from Motherwell, where he worked with current Buddies boss, Stephen Robinson.
He made 91 appearances for the Rugby Park side - including playing a vital role in their fourth-place finish two seasons ago - before his contract expired this summer.
Upon his signing, the 29-year-old said: "I know the manager well and have seen the success of the club the past few years. I want to be a part of that and hopefully we can do similar this season.
"I just need to focus on getting my foot in the door and making sure I'm doing well enough to be in the manager's thoughts for the starting eleven."
Donnelly, who is Robinson's fifth summer signing, will give the manager "options in numerous positions".
"I've worked with Liam before and he's a really competitive player.
"Technically, he is very good as well and he gives us options in numerous positions.
"Liam can play anywhere in the back three, he can play at full-back in a four or he can play as a six or an eight in midfield as well, so it gives us a real lot of options in terms of where we can play him.
"He's someone we feel will bring real competition to the squad. We run with a small squad so Liam's versatility could be invaluable through the season.
"He's had injuries in the past that he's over now as he knows how to manage his body.
"He's a tough competitor and gives us a real physicality as well as quality on the ball."
We asked for your views on St Mirren's Scottish Premiership fixtures and how they will be faring after 10 games.
Here's what some of you said:
Alistair: We've got both the Old Firm in the first month, which I hope is a good time as they bed in new squads and have Europe to think about. The European games will take a lot out of Hibs and Aberdeen, so I can see us having a good start with good recruitment.
Spike: We need to make a fast start and I'm pleased to have Celtic at home first game. We should have nothing to fear after going undefeated in the top six after the split last season. We've shown how well organised and competitive we can be on our day. What we need this season is more consistency. It was a puzzle last season to watch us great one week and poor the next. Top six again will be a massive challenge for a club of our means, but I genuinely think we can do it again. And of course I'd love a good cup run - we are overdue one!
Pat: We will be top six from day one to the end of the season and win a cup.
Opta have crunched the numbers to rank the difficulty of each Scottish Premiership club's first four fixtures of the 2025-26 season.
According to their data model, St Mirren have the toughest start, followed by two clubs helmed by new managers, Dundee and Motherwell.
As for the easiest, Hibernian and capital rivals Hearts should got off to a flier, right?
Take a look below to see where your side places...
Image source, SNSAside from the first game of the season against Celtic, all dates are subject to change as a result of broadcast and other requirements.
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Image source, SNSAs starts - and ends - to a season go, St Mirren are in for a stiff test.
Stephen Robinson's side face last season's Scottish Premiership top three in the first four games of the new term, and the top two and Scottish Cup winners, in the final four.
After lifting the curtain on the campaign away to champions Celtic, the Buddies welcome Motherwell to Paisley on Saturday, 9 August.
Russell Martin's Rangers come to town two weeks later, before St Mirren wrap up August in the capital against Hibernian.
A jam-packed, six-game December sees festive trips to Aberdeen (6 December), Hearts (13 December) and Rangers (30 December).
Fast forward to the end of the pre-split campaign and it's equally eye-opening. The Buddies wrap up the season where they started it at Celtic Park on Saturday, 11 April.
The week before, the Dons are at the SMISA after Rangers visit two matchdays before.
It's quite the start, middle and end for the Buddies... what do you make of it?
Looking at the fixture list, where do you think St Mirren will be after 10 games? Tell us here.
St Mirren will travel to champions Celtic in their opening game of the 2025-26 Scottish Premiership season.
The match will take place on Sunday, 3 August at 16:30 BST, with the Buddies' first home fixture against Motherwell on Saturday, 9 August at 15:00.
See St Mirren's Scottish Premiership fixtures in full here.
All times BST
No sooner does the season finish and we start looking forward to key dates for the next campaign - and that will be a lot easier to do on Friday when the Scottish Premiership fixtures are released.
That's right, that special day in the calendar is almost here already. The day when you'll learn details of derby fixtures, Christmas opponents and the run-in to the split.
This page will bring you all the fixtures when they drop at 09:00 BST on Friday and we'll be giving you the chance to have your say on how things look.
The new campaign kicks off on the weekend of Saturday, 2 August and will conclude on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
Image source, SNSJohn Park is St Mirren's new head of recruitment
St Mirren have appointed John Park as head of recruitment and emerging talent after Martin Foyle left to join Carlisle United.
Park was most recently head of recruitment at Blackburn Rovers and has also worked for clubs including Celtic, Rangers, Birmingham City, Maccabi Haifa and Vancouver Whitecaps.
St Mirren CEO Keith Lasley said: "We are sorry to see Martin moving on and wish him the best of luck in his new challenge.
"His contributions have been key in the club's progression over the past few seasons and we thank him for all his efforts.
"We have, however, moved quickly to bring John to the club and we are excited to welcome him to St Mirren.
"John's experiences across the world, significantly in player trading and youth development, make him the ideal person to build upon the relative success at the club over the past few years in line with our club strategy."
Manager Stephen Robinson says the exit of "close friend" Foyle is a "sad loss for the club".
He added: "Martin has been an integral part of what we've done over the past three-and-a-half years and he's been an integral part of what I've done as a manager over 10 years now.
"The club have appointed John and it's important that we get working together quickly, build a relationship and I look forward to that."
Image source, SNSJayden Richardson was an Aberdeen player between 2022 and 2024
"All the attributes are there" for new St Mirren signing Jayden Richardson to be a success in Paisley, says manager Stephen Robinson.
The former Aberdeen defender, who was most recently at Boreham Wood in England's fifth tier, has penned a two-year deal with the Buddies.
"Jayden is someone I tried to sign a few seasons ago," Robinson said. "He has got a lot of attributes that I like in a wing-back/full-back.
"He's quick, he's strong, he's tall and very like Ryan [Alebiosu] who was with us last season. All the attributes are there and it's up to us to get that quality out of him."
Richardson, who is a product of Nottingham Forest's academy, added: "I can bring energy, pace and power, and hopefully that athleticism up and down can get the fans on the edge of their seats.
"I know what [Scottish football] is like. When I was up here in the past, playing against St Mirren, we knew it was a tough game no matter what and the fans here were outstanding."
St Mirren hope to sign 24-year-old Boreham Wood full-back Jayden Richardson, who spent the 2022-23 season with Aberdeen. (Daily Record), external
Read Wednesday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Image source, Getty ImagesNew signing Richard King will be a "really good asset" for St Mirren, says manager Stephen Robinson.
The Buddies have signed the 23-year-old defender on a two-year deal from Jamaican side Cavalier.
Robinson says St Mirren have "tracked" the Jamaica international "for a long time and kept up with his progress".
"He's quick, he's strong and he's a project for us as well as it's a step up in level," the Northern Irishman added.
"We believe he can be a really good asset for the football club when he returns from playing in the Concacaf Gold Cup.
"We think he will add real competition to the boys we've already got and give us another option in that department."
Image source, SNSGreg Kiltie left Kilmarnock for St Mirren in 2021
Greg Kiltie has returned to Kilmarnock from St Mirren on a two-year deal in search of "guaranteed first-team football".
Both Scottish Premiership clubs have signed off an "undisclosed agreement" for the 28-year-old attacking midfielder to re-join the Ayrshire club.
Kiltie, who scored 11 goals and provided 17 assists in 142 games for St Mirren, left Rugby Park for Paisley in 2021, but his minutes were limited in the second half of last season.
Buddies boss Stephen Robinson says Kiltie has been an "integral part" of what the team has achieved in recent years, earning three straight top-six finishes.
"He's a great boy and a very talented player," Robinson added. "But Greg felt he wanted guaranteed first-team football and he had an opportunity at Kilmarnock and we wouldn't stand in his way."
Meanwhile, Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell said: "Greg is a player I've admired for a number of years and he's one I'm confident will fit in well with our squad.
"Greg is a local lad, and Kilmarnock is his team, it was clear when speaking to him he was eager to come back and I am delighted we could make it happen."
Kiltie, who registered 20 goals and 16 assists in 134 games during his first spell at Kilmarnock, added: "When I heard this could be a possibility then obviously I jumped at the chance to get it done and I'm just delighted to be back.
"I always felt I wanted to come back, but in football you never know, you're just hoping the timing is going to be right and everything aligns.
"I had a chat with the manager and he explained what he was thinking and obviously his ambition and my ambitions. I won't go into it too much, but obviously we're both ambitious and want the team to be successful."
Robinson on what he does when St Mirren win
Swansea City goalkeeper Andy Fisher, 27, who was on loan at St Johnstone last season, is a possible target for St Mirren. (Scottish Sun), external
Read the rest of Saturday's Scottish gossip.
Image source, SNSThe SPFL confirmed attendances have risen for a third consecutive season and thanked fans for their "incredible support".
Crowds across all leagues, cups and play-off matches totalled more than 5.3 million, a rise of nearly 185,000 from the 2023-24 season.
"We will be having further meetings with key stakeholders over the summer to review the most recent season and look ahead to 2025-26," the SPFL statement ends.
"We remain committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable matchday experience for players and supporters - they are the lifeblood of our game and deserve nothing less."
Liam McLeod
BBC Sport Scotland Commentator
Image source, SNSSt Mirren head coach Steven Robinson hopes to use Aberdeen's Scottish Cup success and the celebrations that followed as inspiration as he eyes up similar scenes in Paisley next season.
"When you're in Scotland, you probably have to accept that you're not going to win the league, if you're realistic" Robinson said.
"But, you can always win a cup. You need a bit of luck, you need a good draw, or get a good run and I've not managed that at St Mirren.
"[Aberdeen winning the Scottish Cup] is good for Scottish football. It was good to see.
"I've been to finals twice with Motherwell and I saw what it did to the town, the togetherness it brought, so that is certainly a driving force.
"My head of recruitment Martin Foyle said 'you could do with a cup run' and I'm like 'thanks Martin, I know that and we're trying'.
"It's something that will drive us forward and it is one of our aims."
Image source, Getty ImagesRichard King has been capped 26 times by Jamaica
St Mirren are set to sign Jamaica defender Richard King, 23, after agreeing a fee with his club Cavalier. (Record), external
But a move to St Mirren is not on for Bournemouth goalkeeper Alex Paulsen, 22. (Herald - subscription required), external
