St Mirren 1-0 St Johnstone: What Valakari said
St Mirren head coach Simo Valakari reflected on his team's 1-0 loss to St Johnstone, acknowledging the visitors' strong performance and his team's need for improvement.
What happened?
St Mirren suffered a 1-0 loss to St Johnstone, with the visitors' strong first half and second-half penalty proving decisive.
Why it matters for St Mirren
The loss leaves St Mirren 40 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the Premiership table, with the team's recent form reading 2 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses in their last 5 matches.
What comes next?
St Mirren will look to recover from the loss and improve their performance, with head coach Simo Valakari emphasizing the need for better decision-making and execution.
St Mirren are currently 10th in the Premiership table, with 30 points from 33 games, and have scored 27 goals while conceding 48. The team has been on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 1-0 win over Partick on May 25.
In the interview, Valakari praised St Mirren's application and defense, but acknowledged that his strikers struggled to find their footing in the final third. He emphasized the importance of taking chances and making better decisions, and expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete.
Valakari also highlighted the need for his players to be more humble and focused, and to avoid being a naive, nice football side. He emphasized that his team is here to compete and win, and that they will continue to work hard to achieve their goals.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in Premiership, 30 pts, 7W-9D-17L from 33 games, recent form WDDWL. Goals this season: 27 scored, 48 conceded (-21 goal difference). Title race: 40 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Last result: ST Mirren 1-0 Partick (2026-05-25). Recent form (last 5): 2W-3D-0L (WWDDD, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run. Currently sidelined: Keanu Baccus, Ryan Mullen.
