St Mirren Draws Arbroath, Loses Penalty Shootout in Premier Sports Cup

St Mirren faced a disappointing start to their Premier Sports Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Arbroath, ultimately losing in the penalty shootout. Manager Stephen Robinson expressed shock and frustration at the team's lackluster and error-ridden performance, highlighting poor decision-making and a lack of creativity, despite a strong pre-season. Captain Mark O'Hara's late red card further hampered the team, with goalkeeper Peter Urminsky singled out as a key positive for his outstanding saves. Robinson apologized to the traveling fans and emphasized the need for the team to respond and improve quickly, with their next match against Forfar Athletic already scheduled. The defeat left St Mirren without the bonus point awarded for a penalty shootout win, in contrast to other Premiership and Championship teams who secured extra points in the competition's opening round. Robinson also noted the need for further recruitment to boost the team's creativity and overall performance.