Saints have tunnel vision
Players and staff can draw inspiration from past glories
Championship winners St Mirren can now take some pre-match inspiration from their tunnel walls after a revamp saw them ethched in club history.
Eye-catching new cladding on the tunnel area documents the story of the club from its origins in 1877, bringing home the Saints’ history from their previous Love Street location.
Manufacturer Rearo Laminates Ltd is behind the nifty new look, which incorporates the Paisley pattern.
The design is aimed at inspiring the players before they take to the pitch and features artwork on historic victories and inspirational players, both past and present.
Creator Ken Doig, of Gate Creative, said: “I wanted to combine the obvious pride in the club and town with a strong sense of St Mirren’s branding to create a powerful, emotive area for the team and visitors alike.
“The overall design is based simply on the black and white stripes, with a Paisley pattern background.
“I used the club slogan “Our town, Our team” to maximum effect, running it from floor to ceiling. A top stripe of black and white images retraces achievements from the 2013 League Cup success through First Division champions, Scottish Cup winners, all the way back to the legendary Dunky Walker in Barcelona 1921.
“The bottom stripe pays tribute to the fans, with images of celebration in the terraces and crowded streets on victory days.”
St Mirren chairman Gordon Scott is delighted with the winning look.
He said: “We’re absolutely delighted with the tunnel renovation.
“The design captures the spirit of the club perfectly and will serve us well in our return to the Premier League.
“We’re extremely grateful to Rearo, who have been a club sponsor for several years and have supported various projects, both at the old Love Street ground, Ralston and our new stadium.”
The panel installation was completed by AMJ Joinery just days before the Buddies lifted the Championship trophy and were officially promoted to the Scottish Premier League.