26th October 2004

St. Mirren stars Show Racism the Red Card

Buddies boss Gus MacPherson, defender Kirk Broadfoot and striker Stewart Kean have met the Paisley and Renfrewshire South MP Douglas Alexander at Love Street stadium to discuss Saints' efforts to stamp out racism.

This season, football clubs across Scotland are again taking part in an anti-racism campaign at stadiums throughout the country.

Speaking after the meeting, Mr Alexander said: "I'm proud that Paisley's club is taking a stand against racism in the game. More than one million people play football every weekend in Britain. Nowhere is the diversity of modern Britain better represented than on Saturday mornings or Saturday afternoons. Gus himself has been looking abroad for a new signing for St Mirren. Whether it's at Paisley's Racecourse pitches or at Love Street, racism should have no place on the field of play or in the crowd. That's why I'm proud St Mirren is playing its part."

A St Mirren spokesperson said the club is delighted to give its backing to the anti-racism campaign.

"The policy at St Mirren Football Club is to keep racism and hooliganism out of football," added the spokesperson. Racial abuse directed towards any player or supporter will not be tolerated. Any offenders could be subjected to a ban from the stadium. St Mirren actively support the Show Racism the Red Card campaign promoted by the Football Association and the Professional Footballers Association and will continue to do so.

Our aim is to make St Mirren's stadium a safe place of enjoyment for all."

2 September 2005

St. Mirren FC proved actions speak louder than words by taking swift action against two corporate 'guests' who were shouting racist abuse last season, removing them from the ground and implementing life bans.