St Mirren F.C.

Saint Mirren Football Club (usually referred to simply as St. Mirren, The Buddies or The Saints) is a Scottish football club based in Paisley in the West of Scotland. The team is named after the Irish monk Saint Mirin who is said to have founded the town's Abbey. They currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division.

Related Topics:
Scottish - Football - Paisley - Saint Mirin - Scottish Football League First Division

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St Mirren started off as a gentlemen's club which included amongst other sports, cricket and rugby- in the late 19th century, but by 1877 solely concentrated on playing in the football league. They have won the Scottish FA Cup in 1926, 1959 and 1987.

Related Topics:
19th century - 1877 - Scottish FA Cup - 1926 - 1959 - 1987

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The team's local rivals are Greenock Morton.

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St Mirren are managed by Gus MacPherson and are currently sponsored by Braehead, a local shopping centre.

Related Topics:
Gus MacPherson - Braehead

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On 16 August 2005 the Scottish Executive granted permission for the club to sell their old ground for supermarket development and allow the club to build a new stadium in Greenhill Road, Paisley. The sale of their old ground will finance the new stadium as well as clear the current debts of the club.

Related Topics:
16 August - 2005 - Scottish Executive

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