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St Mirren start strongly using relegation scare as 'fuel'

St Mirren start strongly using relegation scare as 'fuel'
BBC News Saturday 08 August 2026, 19:31 UTC 1 min read
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St Mirren were many people's favourites for relegation, so how come they have started with two opening wins in the Scottish Premiership?

St Mirren were many people's favourites for relegation, so how come they have started with two opening wins in the Scottish Premiership?
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