{"id":45710,"title":"Up for the Cup","description":"Experience St Mirren's Scottish Cup journey through the eyes of passionate supporters, from the historic 1987 triumph to modern-day memories. Featuring exclusive fan stories spanning multiple generations. Discover tales of away-day adventures, legendary goals, and unforgettable moments that define what the Scottish Cup means to St Mirren FC fans. Whether you're a die-hard Saints supporter or a Scottish football enthusiast, these personal accounts capture the magic, drama, and community spirit of Scotland's premier cup competition","content":"

\"in1yckt53hctvxsh5le8pir5lcjxfbg53la8nftfavjencei.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"\u201cThe \u201887 cup win was my first St Mirren game. It's pretty much been downhill from there.\u201d <\/em>- Steve Maybury.<\/p>

When it comes to the Scottish Cup, every club has their stories - tales of glory, near-misses, and heartbreak that define generations of support. It has a way of making believers out of cynics - a competition where league form dissolves and anything feels possible.<\/p>

As three-time winners, St Mirren\u2019s triumphs span different eras of football history - 1926 laying the foundation, 1959 bridging generations through stories passed down, and 1987 living on through cherished footage and first-hand memories that feel more precious with each passing year.<\/p>

But that's the magic of the Cup, isn't it? He shouts, barely audible over the Cliche Klaxon.<\/p>

It creates these perfect moments in time, preserved in family folklore and pub chat\u2014the heroic victories, the memorable runs, and that feeling that builds with each round. Even stories of losses are passed on. Above all else though, is the persistent hope that maybe, just maybe, this could be our year.<\/p>

As the fourth round kicks off this weekend, I asked the good people of the Misery Hunters Discord to share their Scottish Cup memories - moments that have stayed with them through the years. The good, the bad, the intrinsically St Mirren<\/em>.<\/p>

Let\u2019s have it!<\/p>

\"r7vl1tmjmvno8oqyyjfbnyc6pmjgqla6qsg7azukxoiurhf8.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"First off, we have a couple of entries involving Saturday\u2019s opponents Queen of the South, perfectly illustrating how Saints fans can (or rather, must) find silver linings where we can.<\/p>

St Mirren 1 - 0 Queen of the South. Fourth Round. 20th January 2024<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cLast year's Queen of the South game my pal scanned his ticket and went to go through the barrier only for it to kick back and burst his lip. Stewards then wouldn't let him in so he had to go to the ticket office, get a print-off and come join me. He missed the first half hour of the game, in hindsight, he probably had more fun at that point than we had in the ground\u201d - <\/em>Cormac_Maguire<\/p>

Queen of the South 3 - 3 St Mirren. Fourth Round. 30th November 2013<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cQueen of the South away in the Scottish Cup 2013. Got a supporters bus down with my pals. I was 15 or 16 at the time but managed to find a shop that sold me 2 crates of Tennants. Think we drank 12 cans between us and the rest went in the bin. I was hammered anyway and had the best away game of my life. I don't even remember the fact we drew with them\u2026 The chips and curry sauce in the stadium was top class.\u201d - <\/em>Jono<\/p>

There was also the time Mark Corcoran turned into prime Messi against Motherwell before he presumably turned into Mark Corcoran telling anyone who would listen about the time he turned into prime Messi against Motherwell. The story of being dumped out by eventual finalists Gretna is probably a story he tells slightly less frequently.<\/p>

\"bmbv5kayoxyxvhmmzurvo8dsaq9gjoriuke1emdbckebag39.png.png?w=1140&v=2\"St Mirren 3 - 0 Motherwell. Third Round. 7th January 2006<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cMotherwell at home. The Corcoran show. What a game that was.\u201d<\/em> - CM Punk<\/p>

\u201cGenuinely thought we were winning it that year. Gretna, fucking Gretna.\u201d<\/em> - GaryW<\/p>

\u201cThat still hurts a wee bit. It all opened up with Rangers and Celtic going out to shite sides in the 3rd round.\u201d <\/em>- Robert Chaps<\/p>

\"juokpe33nv5xynm26impiaois7wakkix0kmz4yykm8mcv1xf.png.png?w=1140&v=2\"St Mirren 3 - 0 Broxburn Athletic. Fourth Round. 18th January 2020<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cWe've been shite in the cups since I've been a fan but top top memory was Jon Obika scoring 2 late late goals against Broxburn to win me a \u00a310 bet with my mate.\u201d<\/em> - eden<\/p>

This was a weird game by the way. At one point a shoe was launched from the away end as we tried to take a corner early on. Twenty minutes later a drunk child with one bare foot ran onto the pitch. Scottish football, eh?<\/p>

\"dbxutjcgasc3s6nkrm0dx7iaxphdkc1fyrgv2pnunfmuii8s.png.png?w=1140&v=2\"Rangers 3 - 0 St Mirren. Semi Final. 25th April 2009<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cWatching Kris Boyd score his 100th Rangers goal against us at Hampden. Scottish Cup is pish\u201d<\/em> - martyn1877<\/p>

This entry was originally laden with a lot more profanity. I shook my head when editing it so passersby thought I disagreed with it but I want you to know I secretly loved it.<\/p>

We\u2019ve had some fun against some lower league opposition:<\/p>

\"5ncfahhpxpxqhebfui4tdy2ijjxktp9a5vh1vwdny4nptvc1.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale 1 - 7 St Mirren. Third Round. 18th November 2017<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cAlso that Hutchison Vale away game circa 2017 whereby we were 7-0 up at half time in the<\/em> (editor\u2019s note: absolutely horrendous) Croatia tops and the second half was 1-0 to them.\u201d - <\/em>ajg5<\/p>

\u201cStill the best pie I've ever had at any game of fitba...ever! I ended up getting 3 of the delicious bastards.\u201d - <\/em>Robert Chaps<\/p>

\u201cHad \u00a3100 on minus 5. Lost 5 stone second half.\u201d - <\/em>Brydo86<\/p>

\"3cyd2ddw41jjzcctlckpm2xixtagkvp5wfhimxzl3carvtql.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"Spartans 0 - 0 St Mirren. Fourth Round. 5th February 2006<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cSpartans away was some laugh\u201d <\/em>- CM Punk<\/p>

\u201cBecoming arch enemies with Spartans. I've hated them ever since. Only St Mirren could get into a vicious beef with a non league team.\u201d <\/em>- Gad<\/p>

.And got to witness one of the finest Scottish Cup goals in recent memory:<\/p>

\"bs6l5wtbeua95bnw2atmllmldtbnnn2ougoepctmje37sfac.png.png?w=1140&v=2\"Hearts 4 - 2 St Mirren. Quarter Final. 12th March 2022<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019ve not had many great Scottish Cup memories if I\u2019m being honest. We\u2019ve never really done very well at any point in recent memory. The only moment that sticks out for me is Connor Ronan\u2019s goal against Hearts that ultimately meant nothing, but got me kicked out of Tynecastle. That meant I missed the next two Hearts goals and could go to the pub, thank Christ for that. Also just hearing my dad\u2019s stories from the 87 final will always be great and mean a great deal to me. Not to get aw soppy\u201d<\/em> - Herbie197<\/p>

Which leads us nicely to one of St Mirren\u2019s most famous days\u2026<\/p>

\"k9gdosmmtbxvvnnxgu7sfoljdb9yyoodsotbrtwsnaa01atk.png.png?w=1140&v=2\"St Mirren 1 - 0 Dundee Utd. Final. 16th May 1987<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cAlways remember travelling back from Hampden on a \"football special\" after the 87 final. I think everyone was in shock as it was deathly quiet. Then a voice cries out \"Mon tae fuck, we've just won the cup\"! Cue absolute bedlam and a train that I was almost certain was going to get rocked off the rails.<\/em><\/p>

Common knowledge, but goal and celebrations apart, the 87 final was a horrendous game of football. The cup run was brilliant though\u2026 The semi was also a brilliant game and I'll never forget the utter bedlam when Ferguson's goal (to win the final) went in. Literally rolling about on the Hampden steps cuddling folk and kissing strangers.<\/em><\/p>

Sentimental bollocks? Maybe a bit, but fuck me it was good.\u201d - <\/em>OG Herbie<\/p>

When you strip away the tactics and the stats, football's really about these moments - the celebrations, the away days, the random encounters that become legendary stories. As another cup campaign kicks off, you can't help but wonder what stories this year might add to the collection.<\/p>

Up the good guys!<\/p>

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Author\u2019s bio<\/p>

Andrew Christie is a football writer with a gorgeous brain and huge thinking. You can find him on twitter<\/u><\/a>, bluesky<\/u><\/a> or here<\/a>. <\/p>","urlTitle":"up-for-the-cup","url":"\/blog\/up-for-the-cup\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/up-for-the-cup\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/miseryhunters.co.uk\/blog\/up-for-the-cup\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1737062387,"updatedAt":1738880947,"publishedAt":1738880946,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":106606,"name":"Misery Hunters"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/jhxvt1ehpyn9cgg7jchjz2zymyek3z5jmy3dfm3subty2utl.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/jhxvt1ehpyn9cgg7jchjz2zymyek3z5jmy3dfm3subty2utl.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/jhxvt1ehpyn9cgg7jchjz2zymyek3z5jmy3dfm3subty2utl.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":20638,"title":"Brutal Lee, Honest","url":"\/blog\/brutal-lee-honest\/","urlTitle":"brutal-lee-honest","division":106606,"description":"Looking at St Mirren's possession stats across their three previous wins \u2013 40% v Ross County, 30% v Dundee Utd and 31% v Hibs - you'd be forgiven for assuming the Paisley side have become something of a smash and grab specialist under Stephen Robinson. This could not be further from the truth, however, and Saturday\u2019s 1-0 home win against Lee Johnson\u2019s (brutal) Hibs was the latest impressive performance from a side who are looking every part an organised, disciplined, hard-working counter-attacking machine built in the image of its manager.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/hczddxy3riusqqfmedugw0bgf9pnzldlxyiolul9uk6jx0r5.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/hczddxy3riusqqfmedugw0bgf9pnzldlxyiolul9uk6jx0r5.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":16922,"title":"Waiting For Robbo","url":"\/blog\/waiting-for-robbo\/","urlTitle":"waiting-for-robbo","division":106606,"description":"Boy oh boy, remember how long we spent in the first half of the season sweating with a back three against teams we'd expect to be comfortably putting away on our road to a top six? That was rough.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/oxcwhmejquvkkj0a9ufvgqfnscjf6zdutyusnwsvmblp1hfu.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/oxcwhmejquvkkj0a9ufvgqfnscjf6zdutyusnwsvmblp1hfu.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":45895,"title":"Red State","url":"\/blog\/red-state\/","urlTitle":"red-state","division":106606,"description":"Misery Hunters writer Andrew Christie provides a tactical preview of the Scottish Premiership match between St Mirren and Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Exploring Stephen Robinson's formation challenges and players like Mandron and Olusanya, the article offers strategic insights into a crucial encounter. Christie dissects the tactical nuances that could determine the match outcome, highlighting both teams' recent form and potential season implications.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/cvo3nd7mqep8m9pqipt22yxajusl85ntemyvzkwvcb6bndh0.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/cvo3nd7mqep8m9pqipt22yxajusl85ntemyvzkwvcb6bndh0.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}