IT'S BEEN LONGEST SEASON OF MY LIFE

Keith Lasley admits that he had a lie down after St Mirren secured their top-six place in what was an intense campaign for the club's chief executive officer [CEO].

- SCOTT MCDERMOTT

Outside, fans stayed for as long as they could, chanting for another glimpse of their top-six heroes. But deep in the bowels of the SMISA Stadium, Lasley sat quietly in his office just taking it all in.

With his family beside him, he took a moment to soak it all up and reflect on what he and the Paisley club had accomplished by finishing in the Premiership's top half for the third year in a row thanks to a 3-2 win over Ross County two weeks ago.

But after a remarkable campaign that involved European football, having to sack THREE first-team players and an important 3-2 win over Ross County, the CEO said it felt like he was doing two seasons at the one time.