SAINTS HAVE TRUE FAITH

No fear after last-gasp defeats

- BY RONNIE ESPLIN

STEPHEN ROBINSON revealed “faith over fear” is St Mirren's mantra as they eye Sunday's Hampden final against Celtic.

Saints face the Hoops, under new boss Wilfried Nancy, in the Premier Sports Cup final for the first trophy of the season.

Celtic have won the two league meetings between the clubs in this campaign, with the only goal of the game scored late in both.

After three straight defeats, St Mirren have recovered form with a draw away at Aberdeen and a home win over Dundee United, which has buoyed the Buddies boss as he looks to bring a trophy to Paisley for the first time since 2013 when Saints beat Hearts 3-2 in the League Cup final.

"The fans put up on all the banners, faith over fear," said the Northern Irishman.