HAMPDEN HEROES CAN SHOW THE WAY

Mandron urges team-mates to channel spirit of 2013 cup run

- COLIN PATERSON

Mikael Mandron insists his Buddies would love to lead the black-and-white army back to Hampden.

St Mirren have enjoyed their best spell in almost 40 years after racking up a hat-trick of top-six Premiership finishes and playing in Europe.

But the one box to be ticked in this special chapter in the club's history is going to the national stadium in either the Premier Sports Cup or Scottish Cup.

Saints are top of their League Cup section after two games thanks to Tuesday night’s 2-1 win at Forfar Athletic.

Goals from Jayden Richardson and Mikael Mandron proved to be enough in Angus despite a late Kieran Inglis strike.