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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>st mirren | The Love Network</title><link>http://st-mirren.love.com</link><language>en-us</language><docs>http://st-mirren.love.com/rss.xml</docs><description>A Blog with news about st mirren</description><copyright>AOL LLC. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.</copyright><generator>Blogsmith | Relegence | AOL LLC.</generator><item><title>Hamilton 2 - 2 Falkirk: Flynn targets victory run to save Falkirk from the drop</title><link>http://t.love.com/311293262</link><description><![CDATA[Defeat would have left Falkirk nine points behind their hosts had it not been for Flynn's volleyed equaliser just moments after a one-goal advantage had turned into a 2-1 deficit. 

first half following a sweet reverse pass by Flynn, but Mickael Antoine-Curier's seventh of the campaign for Accies and Simon Mensing's disputed penalty eight minutes later had the visitors staring at another costly defeat. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:26:29</pubDate></item><item><title>How they rated at Hampden</title><link>http://t.love.com/311293235</link><description><![CDATA[The goalkeeper looked composed for most of the game, but just could not get across on time to keep out the header from Miller which gave Rangers the cup. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:26:27</pubDate></item><item><title>McCulloch reserves praise for runners-up after backs-to-wall victory</title><link>http://t.love.com/311293220</link><description><![CDATA[RANGERS midfielder Lee McCulloch was full of praise for St Mirren after yesterday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final, insisting the Paisley side hardly deserved to lose the game 1-0. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:26:26</pubDate></item><item><title>St Mirren 0 - 1 Rangers: Smith engineers perhaps his greatest escape act yet</title><link>http://t.love.com/311293194</link><description><![CDATA[s MacPherson's team were undone by their now all too familiar bluntness in front of goal, letting Rangers off the hook in a match which was far from a classic but which will not be readily forgotten by anyone who witnessed it. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:26:22</pubDate></item><item><title>Nine-man Rangers delight Smith with 'fantastic' cup win</title><link>http://t.love.com/311293176</link><description><![CDATA[On a remarkable afternoon, Smith saw his team reduced to nine men yet still overcome St Mirren 1-0 to win the Co-operative Insurance Cup. Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson and defender Danny Wilson were both shown straight red cards before Miller plundered the winning goal for Smith's men six minutes from time. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:26:20</pubDate></item><item><title>Miller wins cup for nine-man Rangers</title><link>http://t.love.com/311290290</link><description><![CDATA[Kenny Miller's late header gave nine-man Rangers a 1-0 victory over St Mirren in a dramatic Co-operative Insurance Cup final at Hampden yesterday. 


The game exploded in the 53rd minute when the Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson was deservedly sent off for a needless and lunging tackle on his St Mirren namesake, Steven Thomson. 


Then the teenaged defender Danny Wilson also saw red for a last-man challenge on the Buddies substitute Craig Dargo, leaving Rangers two men short for the last 20 minutes. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:09:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Lee McCulloch and Rangers have no sympathy for St Mirren</title><link>http://t.love.com/311278319</link><description><![CDATA[What else could St Mirren be left with but a deep sense of dejection, the understanding that an opportunity had somehow passed and could not be restored. 


They performed well, certainly, and every Rangers player recognised the authority they had imposed on the game. 
But then those same players could talk, too, of what it was to win this cup final, to have found something within themselves to leave their opponents so crestfallen. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:55:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Post Match Interviews v Rangers</title><link>http://t.love.com/311252933</link><description><![CDATA["It's extremely sore to take. Having been in control for the high percentage of the game, we get caught by a sucker punch. 


"Everyone will talk about Rangers being down to nine men, but even with the full compliment we were the better team. We started the game very well, created good opportunities, chances you've got to take. That's been a frustration for us for most of the season. 


"The way the game went people will automatically think at nine men it becomes a foregone conclusion. We didn't pass the ba]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:23:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Miller Grabs The Glory</title><link>http://t.love.com/311228099</link><description><![CDATA[NINE-man Rangers have defied the odds to win their 26tth League Cup against St Mirren this afternoon. 


Despite having two men sent off in the second half, Kenny Miller's goal separated the sides and kept the dream of a domestic Treble very much alive. 


Saints were the better side in the first half but despite creating a number of good chances, they couldn't take any of them and it was goalless at half-time. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:58:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Miller gives Gers victory</title><link>http://t.love.com/311226012</link><description><![CDATA[Kenny Miller's late header gave nine-man Rangers a 1-0 victory over St Mirren in a dramatic Co-operative Insurance Cup final at Hampden. 


The game exploded in the 53rd minute when Ibrox midfielder Kevin Thomson was deservedly sent off for a needless and lunging tackle on his St Mirren namesake Steven Thomson. 
Then teenage defender Danny Wilson was also red-carded for a last-man challenge on Buddies substitute Craig Dargo, leaving the Govan side two men short for the last 20 minutes. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:52:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Keane to return south in the summer</title><link>http://t.love.com/311206353</link><description><![CDATA[The 29-year-old has impressed since arriving at Celtic on transfer deadline day last month, prompting talk the Hoops could seek to keep him at Parkhead. 


But Spurs boss Harry Redknapp insisted on Friday there was "no way" he wanted Keane's loan to be extended and the player himself does not see himself staying in Scotland beyond this season either. 


"I've got a three-year contract at Tottenham so I will go back there in the summer," Keane said today. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:51:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Keane to return south in the summer</title><link>http://t.love.com/311200809</link><description><![CDATA[The 29-year-old has impressed since arriving at Celtic on transfer deadline day last month, prompting talk the Hoops could seek to keep him at Parkhead. 


But Spurs boss Harry Redknapp insisted on Friday there was "no way" he wanted Keane's loan to be extended and the player himself does not see himself staying in Scotland beyond this season either. 


"I've got a three-year contract at Tottenham so I will go back there in the summer," Keane said today. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:21:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Falkirk sit three points adrift at the bottom of the SPL</title><link>http://t.love.com/311192916</link><description><![CDATA[Falkirk took a point from their 2-2 draw away to Hamilton yesterday. 


It still leaves them three points adrift at the bottom of the SPL table, behind St Mirren. 


Scott Arfield put the visitors ahead before half time but the home team leveled and then took the lead just after the break. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:29:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Keane strikes in Bhoys stroll</title><link>http://t.love.com/311158048</link><description><![CDATA[The Republic of Ireland star, who was always a threat, slammed in the spot-kick to take his tally to nine in nine games since arriving from Tottenham in January. 


Substitute Georgios Samaras , on for Fortune, completed the scoring with three minutes remaining as Celtic moved 10 points behind SPL leaders Rangers , although they have played a game more. 


Mowbray would have been pleased with his team's performance, although the omens were on their side considering they had scored five then four against the]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 6:23:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Sports News: Today</title><link>http://t.love.com/311094218</link><description><![CDATA[Barclays Premier: Blackburn v Chelsea. 
Fulham v Man City. Man Utd v Liverpool. 
Coca-Cola Championship: Cardiff v Watford. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:49:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers: Doubt over sick Davis</title><link>http://t.love.com/311082838</link><description><![CDATA[RANGERS midfielder Steve Davis is a doubt for today's Co-operative Insurance Cup final against St Mirren after being sent away from the team hotel yesterday with a sickness bug. 
Manager Walter Smith is still hopeful the Northern Ireland international can make the Hampden match but decided to send him home to prevent the bug spreading to team-mates. 


If Davis fails to make it Smith will likely utilise either Nacho Novo or DaMarcus Beasley in a wide right role. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:04:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Actor Dougie Henshall's passion for St Mirren began when Fergie was in charge and endures to this day,</title><link>http://t.love.com/311082799</link><description><![CDATA[t take me to Ibrox or Parkhead because of all the sectarianism. 
It may have been a well-cultivated plan." 


Henshall's love for St Mirren is the one you don't hear much about. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:04:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic 3-1 St Johnstone</title><link>http://t.love.com/311033950</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2010/3/20/1269108643537/CELTIC-V-ST.JOHNSTONE-001.jpg"><br>Teenage defender Josh Thompson's first goal for the Hoops gave them a half-time advantage before Saints keeper Graeme Smith conceded a penalty in the 67th minute for fouling Marc-Antoine Fortuné, allowing the on-loan Republic of Ireland striker to take his tally to nine in nine games since arriving from Spurs in January. 
Keane has now matched his tally for his permanent employers this season. 


Georgios Samaras, on for Fortune, made it 3-0 with three minutes remaining when he slotted the ball past Smith f]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:47:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Smith declines treble yell</title><link>http://t.love.com/311000454</link><description><![CDATA[Walter Smith shunned all "arrogant" talk of a treble as Rangers prepared for the Co-operative Insurance Cup final against St Mirren. 


With Rangers' lead over Celtic in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League stretched into double figures, and Raith Rovers lying in wait should they overcome Dundee United in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals, a domestic clean sweep is very much on the cards. 
But, despite enjoying cup final appearances as a coach and manager stretching over 30 years, Smith insists there is no dang]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:19:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Live - Saturday's Scottish football</title><link>http://t.love.com/310973430</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to another day of Scottish football action. 
There are four Scottish Premier League games on today's card, starting with Hearts v Hibernian at lunchtime. 
Jim Jefferies oversees his first Edinburgh derby since returning as Hearts manager, while John Hughes is still looking for his first win over the Tynecastle side as Hibs boss. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 8:13:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Co-operative Insurance Cup: I lead our legends of 1987 and now I want to see new skipper do it, says Billy Abercromby</title><link>http://t.love.com/310961694</link><description><![CDATA[BILLY ABERCROMBY would love to see St Mirren win the League Cup Final tomorrow so he is not the last Buddies captain to lift a national trophy. 


The former midfield battler will be at Hampden to roar on the Saints against Rangers as a guest of the sponsors. 


And Abercromby said: "I'm really looking forward to it. It's about time someone took the jersey from me as the last captain to lift a major cup for the club. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 6:53:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Co-operative Insurance Cup: Winning cup can make you say outrageous things - I should know, says Alex Smith</title><link>http://t.love.com/310961689</link><description><![CDATA[ALEX SMITH has told Gus MacPherson to celebrate a win over Rangers tomorrow with a toast - despite over-doing it after his own success 23 years ago. 


The 70-year-old, left, upset the odds in 1987 when the Buddies defeated UEFA Cup finalists Dundee United to lift the Scottish Cup - the club's last major trophy. 


Ian Ferguson's winner will be for ever cherished by St Mirren fans but Smith insists his post-match interviews were also memorable. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 6:53:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Co-operative Insurance Cup: Steven Davis: Cup Final defeat to Celtic can spur us on to victory this year</title><link>http://t.love.com/310961669</link><description><![CDATA[STEVEN DAVIS last night urged his team-mates to use the agony of losing last year's League Cup Final as the motivation to lift the trophy against St Mirren tomorrow. 


Rangers' Northern Ireland internationalist has lost just one of the four domestic nals he's played since joining the club from Fulham two years ago - but the memory of that solitary extra-time defeat to Celtic 12 months ago still rankles with the midelder. 


And while Rangers are red-hot favourites to lift the rst trophy of the season at Ha]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 6:53:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Scottish News: Devoted St Mirren fan travels 10,000 miles to see team in final</title><link>http://t.love.com/310961424</link><description><![CDATA[A DIEHARD St Mirren fan has flown 10,000 miles to watch his team play in tomorrow's CIS Cup final. 


Martin Wallace, 41, left his home in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday and travelled on four planes to get to the game. 


The dad-of-three made the epic journey to cure a "23-year hangover" caused by missing out on their 1987 Scottish Cup final triumph over Dundee United. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 6:52:00</pubDate></item><item><title>St Mirren's class of 1987 went on from cup glory to rags, riches, and beyond</title><link>http://t.love.com/310870081</link><description><![CDATA[ST MIRREN deployed 13 players at Hampden against Dundee United in the 1987 Scottish Cup final. 


Each of them became legends that afternoon by winning the trophy against all the odds, although their paths since have been both varied and far-reaching, stretching from Iceland to Australia. 

is entire career, and representing Scotland at B level, the goalkeeper managed Stranraer, Ayr United, Stenhousemuir and the Junior side Cumnock. 


Full-back moved to Dunfermline, Hearts, Kilmarnock and Dumbarton before ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:39:00</pubDate></item><item><title>The History Boys</title><link>http://t.love.com/310764169</link><description><![CDATA[After damaging his cruciate knee ligaments against Stuttgart, he also returned to net a birthday goal in the Scottish Cup final win over Queen of the South that same season. 


Now, after an extended period out of the team thanks to a string of injuries, the 26-year-old from Fort Wayne is showing signs of getting close to his best again. 


Edu's time in the limelight has been much more recent, with his winning goal against Celtic last month cementing his cult hero status with the Light Blues support. 

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:57:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Parents can face their children in a dance-off at Braehead on Sunday</title><link>http://t.love.com/310749421</link><description><![CDATA[BUDDIES not glued to the telly when St Mirren take on Rangers tomorrow can head to Braehead to take part in a dance challenge from 10am to 6pm in a bid to stay fit and healthy. 


As part of the Scottish Government's Take Life On campaign, there will be dance mats hooked up to a giant screen for parents to compete against their children. 


Everyone who takes part will be in with a chance of winning a Wii console. 

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:12:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Smith admits harsh criticism</title><link>http://t.love.com/310745561</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.skysports.com/09/12/218x298/Walter-Smith-Rangers_2394508.jpg"><br>Rangers boss Walter Smith admits he was harsh with his words in the aftermath of his side's 3-3 draw with Dundee United. 


The Gers let a two-goal lead slip in the Scottish Cup tie, leading Smith to fire accusations of complacency and angrily slam their 'slackness'. 


However, the Ibrox legend has now had a change of heart, claiming the post-match frustration after letting another cup tie go to a replay got the better of him. 

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:02:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Hamilton v Falkirk preview</title><link>http://t.love.com/310735410</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.skysports.com/09/08/218x298/ScottArfield_2348598.jpg"><br>Hamilton play host to Falkirk on Saturday aiming to move a step closer to safety and in the process push the Bairns closer to the drop. 


Accies manager Billy Reid has no fresh injury worries to contend with as he looks to build on last weekend's win over St Mirren. 


Midfielder James Wesolowski came off the bench in the 78th minute against St Mirren after recovering from a hamstring injury and is in contention to start. 

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:32:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Aberdeen v Dundee Utd preview</title><link>http://t.love.com/310735385</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.skysports.com/09/12/218x298/Andy-Webster_2401757.jpg"><br>Dundee United will be aiming to cement their place in third spot when they travel to Aberdeen. 


Andy Webster is available again for United after the Scotland defender missed last Sunday's cup draw with Rangers because of the deal which took him to Tannadice on loan from the Ibrox side. 


But he is free to play again this weekend so will come back into the team, however fellow defender Paul Dixon is ruled out by an ankle injury. 

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:32:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Youths win again</title><link>http://t.love.com/310711470</link><description><![CDATA[Motherwell continued their fantastic run in 2010 with an excellent 3-0 victory over fourth placed St Mirren at the Creamery Park. 


Although the scoreline flattered Gordon Young's side slightly, the right team won thanks to goals from Jamie Pollock, Gary Smith and a Steven Meechan penalty. 


The result leaves 'Well five points behind leaders Celtic with the teams meeting on Tuesday in a game that could push the Steelmen into the mix for the Championship. 

 ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:26:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Henderson rues lack of wingers</title><link>http://t.love.com/310706568</link><description><![CDATA[Rangers legend Willie Henderson claimed Kris Boyd would be even more prolific if wingers were still part of the game. 


Henderson played at Ibrox in the 1960s and 70s under Scott Symon and then Willie Waddell when Scottish football was reknowned for wide men. 
But when Walter Smith's side run out at Hampden on Sunday for the Co-operative Insurance Cup final against St Mirren, Ibrox striker Boyd will look to add to his 24 goals without the aid of wingers. 

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:12:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Basketball: Saints march in on Edinburgh</title><link>http://t.love.com/310694476</link><description><![CDATA[But before that Edinburgh Kings travel to Paisley's Lagoon Centre tonight for their final league match of the season against St Mirren, one of only two teams to beat them this season. 


"Although in terms of the league positions this game has no bearing it's an excellent opportunity for our team to work on plays in preparation for the Scottish Cup Final against Falkirk Fury a week tomorrow," said Kings coach Danny Costello. 


Edinburgh Kool Kats face a St Mirren team who've slipped to third place in the S]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:34:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Bairns upbeat for Accies trip</title><link>http://t.love.com/310692723</link><description><![CDATA[The Bairns travel to New Douglas Park tomorrow four points adrift of St Mirren and a further two behind their Lanarkshire hosts. 


But they beat Hamilton at home in November and only a controversial decision to disallow a Carl Finnigan goal prevented them winning at Accies earlier in the campaign. 


Pressley said: "We know that, if our attitude is right, we're more than capable of getting a result." 

 ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:31:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Tony expects refreshed Hoops</title><link>http://t.love.com/310692699</link><description><![CDATA[Celtic host St Johnstone tomorrow before playing St Mirren and Kilmarnock in the following seven days as they bid to keep alive their faint title hopes. 
The players returned to training yesterday after some time off and Mowbray said: "The players must be aware that we have their welfare at heart and are trying to make sure that they are in best frame of mind for football matches, as well as physically ready to play. There is always a balance there. You can't train them every single day and run them into th]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:31:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Broadfoot Out Of Final</title><link>http://t.love.com/310682453</link><description><![CDATA[KIRK BROADFOOT has been ruled out of Sunday's League Cup final with St Mirren because of a hamstring injury. 


The former Buddies defender pulled up with the problem in training last Friday and consequently missed the 3-3 Scottish Cup draw with Dundee United. 


Broadfoot has been working hard in the gym this week in an effort to be fit in time to face his former club at Hampden. 

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 9:56:00</pubDate></item><item><title>DEREK JOHNSTONE: It smells like teen spirit if Danny Wilson is cup hero like me</title><link>http://t.love.com/310678137</link><description><![CDATA[Danny Wilson's appearance in the Co-op Insurance Cup Final could be the start of great things for the teenager at Rangers – just as it was for me back in 1970. 


I was just 16 and had only made one first-team appearance – in a 5-0 win over Cowdenbeath at Ibrox when I scored two goals – when I was given the nod to play in the League Cup Final. 


I had a dream the night before the game with Celtic that I would go out and score the winning goal – and I duly did so in what was an incredible start to my playin]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 9:38:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Wing men would set up more for Kris Boyd</title><link>http://t.love.com/310648324</link><description><![CDATA[Rangers legend Willie Henderson claimed Kris Boyd would be even more prolific if wingers were still part of the game. 


Henderson played at Ibrox in the 1960s and 70s when Scottish football was renowned for wide men. 


But when Walter Smith's side face St Mirren in the Co-op Insurance Cup Final at Hampden, Boyd will look to add to his 24 goals without the aid of wingers. 

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 8:08:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Lee McCulloch isn’t putting himself on spot</title><link>http://t.love.com/310646661</link><description><![CDATA[Lee McCulloch will not be volunteering to take any spot-kicks if Rangers are taken to penalties against St Mirren on Sunday. 


The Ibrox midfielder missed his kick when the 2008 final against Dundee United went all the way and had to be rescued by Allan McGregor and Kris Boyd. 

In a dramatic finale following a 2-2 draw, the Rangers keeper made two saves and Boyd slammed in the winner to secure the first trophy of Walter Smith's second Ibrox reign. 


"My memories from that final are mixed from a personal ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 8:02:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Scots Prem Team News</title><link>http://t.love.com/310618330</link><description><![CDATA[Harry Redknapp insists there is "no way" he will let Celtic keep Robbie Keane. 
Willie Henderson claims Kris Boyd would be more prolific if wingers were still part of the game. 


Chris Hogg insists he loves nothing more than being thrown into the "lion's den" at Tynecastle. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 6:25:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>