St Mirren start strongly using relegation scare as 'fuel'
Summary
St Mirren has started the new Scottish Premiership season with two wins and no goals conceded, showing improvement from last season’s struggle to avoid relegation. Manager Craig McLeish and players say they are motivated by last year’s difficulties and focused on strong, basic play and teamwork.Key Facts
- St Mirren won their first two games of the season, against Falkirk and St Johnstone.
- They have kept clean sheets (no goals allowed) in both matches.
- Last season, St Mirren barely avoided relegation after a play-off.
- Manager Craig McLeish emphasizes returning to basic skills, fitness, and strong team effort.
- New goalkeeper Jacob Chapman believes the team’s defense and teamwork set a positive tone.
- Midfielder Killian Phillips has scored all three of St Mirren’s league goals this season.
- The team’s strategy includes developing players like Phillips who may move to bigger clubs.
- McLeish says he supports players’ growth and possible transfers when the time is right.
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