Jim Goodwin tells St Mirren heroes to follow in his footsteps as boss reveals why he was sent off

Scotland international Eamonn Brophy.The Buddies have pushed the boat out to line up a move to get the Kilmarnock striker in a deal come the summer.St Mirren have come up trumps and have financially beaten Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs and St Johnstone.The Paisley club have come up with big-money and the offer of a three year contract after Saints boss Jim Goodwin persuaded his board to dig deep to land the 24-year-old.Aberdeen, Hibs, St Johnstone and Hearts all made offers but all came up short of

Lawrence Shankland continues to produce the form he showed at Pittodrie then the goals will flow for the Scotland star. The Dundee United striker hit the bar and was denied by Joe Lewis and then a saving Ash Taylor challenge on his Aberdeen return.

South Lanarkshire grandad Pat Dolan a card that would extend his life by six weeks, his loving family backed him all the way when he turned it down. They wanted him to live with terminal pancreatic cancer – not die trying to spend an extra few weeks with them.Pat was aged 64 when he was diagnosed with the deadliest common form of cancer in Scotland, with tragically low survival rates.

Steven Gerrard isn't bothered by Celtic's recent improvement as he warned "they're playing Rangers" now. After a difficult run of results both domestically and in Europe Neil Lennon 's side have won six on the spin, including lifting the Scottish Cup.

Glasgow sees two of Scotland’s most iconic DJs play back-to-back for the first time ever. Michael Kilkie and Jon Mancini have each had 30-year careers playing Scotland’s biggest clubs and events – but they have never before collaborated.

Christmas Day. The festive tradition takes place every year in Portobello, Edinburgh, on Christmas morning with this year being a socially distant affair.

Glasgow as he continues his mission to visit every little boy or girl around the world. Mr C has been hard at work tonight as the clock ticks towards Christmas Day, with kids across Scotland struggling to sleep with excitement.

cocaine.Photos of the toy elves with straws up their noses and lines of pretend cocaine were posted on a staff WhatsApp group.The images showed the elves surrounded by beer cans and cigarette packets on desks at Braidburn School in Edinburgh.But the gag blew up after a pupil support assistant at the school complained that the pictures were “disgusting”.Robert Sinclair, who reported the festive spoof to the council’s whistleblower hotline, said his job was terminated as a result.The 40-year-old

mum has blasted blundering doctors who she says sent her a letter telling her she had a deadly cancer gene and would need a hysterectomy. Caitlin Robertson, 22, told how she received a letter on October 15 informing her she had tested positive for the BRCA gene and would need to have her womb removed to avoid getting cancer - just four months after her baby son Hunter was delivered prematurely during an emergency caesarean section.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.When a ferry load of Syrians arrived one December night in the town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, they had no idea what sort of reaction to expect.Families, who’d fled their homes having endured the living hell of civil war, were given safe refuge in a part of Scotland best-known as the venue for many a sepia-toned holiday memory from yesteryear.None had any notion of what it meant to go ‘doon the

Santa’s Grotto at a Scots hotel resort have tested positive for coronavirus sparking a warning to visitors. Hotel guests and members of the public who took part in ‘festive activities’ at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort since December 11 are being warned to be alert for virus symptoms.

Hampden, defying advice to avoid crowded places, as they welcome the team bus to the national stadium for the Scottish Cup Final. The show of support has seen several hundred fans appear with banners and flags prior to the game between their team and Hearts.The match carries special significance as a win would see the Hoops win an unprecedented quadruple Treble to seal a period of domestic dominance never before seen in this country that's unlikely to be repeated.

Neil Lennon faces a selection headache in midfield as questions remain over whether Scott Brown will be given the chance to complete the quadruple Treble. Some fans believe David Turnbull and Ismaila Soro should be given the opportunity in Sunday's Scottish Cup Final ahead of the Parkhead old guard with Tom Rogic also in the frame.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has stated he wants Jose Mourinho to lose with Tottenham, despite his positive relationship with his former boss.The Scotland midfielder was a key player during Mourinho's spell at Old Trafford, being named manager's Player of the Year in 2018.His relationship with the Portuguese boss has been well documented but there is no room for compassion in the industry, as McTominay stated he wants Spurs to lose matches

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Johnstone mum who scooped £300,000 on a National Lottery Scratchcard has joined other lucky Scots giving back to the vulnerable.Sandra Devine put in a shift with a charity that brings Christmas comfort to those that need it.We revealed last month that youth worker Sandra and postie hubby Martin won the jackpot after failing to get a table at a Johnstone Italian restaurant.Instead of enjoying a meal, they

parents still have time to make Christmas 2020 extra special for their little ones. Live Entertainment company, Underbelly have teamed up with Mr and Mrs Claus to bring the magic of Santa ’s Official Grotto online this year.