Tipped for drop but sitting top - St Mirren defying expectations
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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"I'm still using that as fuel. I don't want to be involved in that."
— Craig McLeish , Executive
"It sets the tempo for the season."
— Jacob Chapman , Athlete
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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?
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