St Mirren has kicked off their Scottish Premiership campaign in impressive fashion, securing back-to-back victories against Falkirk and St Johnstone without conceding a single goal. Currently sitting at the top of the table, this resurgence marks a dramatic turnaround from last year when the Paisley club narrowly escaped relegation following a stressful play-off series.
Manager Craig McLeish credits this early success to a return to fundamental principles and a determination to avoid repeating last season’s struggles. He is actively using the memory of those tense play-off matches as a catalyst for the team’s current work ethic, emphasizing the need for relentless energy, fitness, and defensive discipline.
Goalkeeper Jacob Chapman, a recent addition, highlighted the collective commitment, noting how players across all positions are contributing to the defensive effort. This shared dedication has set a positive tone for the squad, even if the team acknowledges there is still room to improve their overall performance.
Midfielder Killian Phillips has emerged as the central figure of this early run, scoring all three of the club’s league goals thus far. McLeish remains realistic about the team’s model of developing talent for future moves, noting that if Phillips continues his high-level output, he will naturally attract interest, though the manager is pleased to have him leading the current effort.
