Kmcalpin

Our average crowds compared to last season, are up by about 2,000. I reckon that translates into about an extra £600,000 after VAT is deducted. We then have additional income from catering, programme sales and the like. On the debit side, increased bonuses. Back of a fag packet calculation we'll be about £500,000 up on gate income.

Alex McLeish? Derek McInnes? There could be some gentleman's agreement in place for all we know. All that said, he may not be interested at all.

No-one should be shocked at Thelin being sacked. After yesterday's result it was odds on. Have they/will they approach JBA? Who knows. Will he approach them ? Again who knows. If there is interest from either side then our Board will have no say in the matter. Thats not to say he would be interested, but money talks and he could double or treble his salary with them. Time will tell. The first test of his mettle. Anyways he can't leave for both Celtic and Aberdeen.

Yes, a ticking timebomb.

Rumours on P & B that Callum Hendry has picked up a serious injury; hence his absence from today's squad. Add to that Stama being on the bench and Sule's return to WBA, and you do get the feeling that moves are afoot to bring in another striker.

A hint of bitterness there. I get that. Having said that, many visiting managers say that about St Mirren. They thrive on stifling opponents' games and suffocating them. Whats sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

A very good win to follow on from the high of Tuesday. Cracking crowd as well. Pleased that St Mirren were rewarded for their anti football approach. 2 young lads also given a few minutes at the end. Whats not to like?

Watt a goal!

Goal! TJ

Anything the Sun can do badly, the Rancid can do just as badly it would seem.

Ewan Wilson's loan to Raith extended to end of season.

Aren't they all?

This one is too close to call. The first goal will be crucial as Saints will defend deeply and rely on breakaways or set pieces. We and JBA know how they will play. If we defend well the worst we will get is a draw but getting a goal won't be easy. I'll take any kind of goal.

According to the Sun, Sevco is interested in Eliott Watt. Given our financial health and length of his deal, I can't see us accepting any bid in this window unless its a huge offer, which is very unlikely. He's more likely to attract wider interest in the summer.

Sounds like we are happy with cancelling his loan. Starting to clear the decks?