SMiSA is delighted to announce that we will be hosting a special Q&A evening with two former St Mirren players, Peter Godfrey and Dougie Somner.
It promises to be a fantastic opportunity for supporters to hear first-hand stories from two players who played an important part in the history of our club, as they look back on their careers in Paisley, recall memorable moments and share some behind-the-scenes stories from their time as Buddies.
Both guests have plenty of St Mirren history to look back on.
Dougie Somner enjoyed a prolific spell at Love Street between 1979 and 1983, making 136 appearances and scoring an impressive 64 goals. His first season was particularly memorable, scoring 25 league goals to finish as the Scottish top-flight's leading scorer in 1979/80. He also played a key role in Saints' memorable Anglo-Scottish Cup triumph that season, scoring twice in the second leg of the final against Bristol City. Somner holds another special place in our history as the first player to score for St Mirren in European competition.
Peter Godfrey, meanwhile, made his mark during a six-year spell with the Buddies between 1985 and 1991. A hugely respected defender, he made 210 appearances for Saints and was part of an era that saw the club lift the Scottish Cup in 1987. Godfrey later recalled how injury and illness cruelly kept him out of both the semi-final and final that season, despite having played 40 league matches during the campaign.
Between them, Peter and Dougie have a wealth of memories and experiences from very different but equally special periods in St Mirren's history. This is a brilliant opportunity to hear those stories directly from the players themselves.
Event details
Date: Thursday 19th November 2026
Venue: The Marbill Coaches Stadium
Start time: 7pm
Finish time: Approximately 8:30pm
The evening will be hosted as an in-person event and, while it will not be livestreamed, supporters will be able to catch some of the highlights through clips shared across SMiSA's social media channels following the event.
We are also pleased to confirm that SMiSA International members will be provided with a recording of the evening afterwards. We know how important it is to keep supporters living overseas connected to the club, and this will allow our international members to enjoy the event and feel part of the St Mirren family, wherever they are in the world.
Tickets and booking information
As part of their membership benefits, tickets for the evening are free for all Standard, Plus and Premium members.
The booking windows are as follows:
Plus and Premium members: Priority booking is open now. Members can secure their place through the SMiSA membership platform.
Standard members: Tickets will become available from Friday 6th November.
Entry members and non-members: Any remaining tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 11th November, priced at £10 each.
Member tickets can be booked through the SMiSA membership platform:
All proceeds from tickets sold to Entry members and non-members will go directly towards the Ralston 3G pitch replacement fund, helping us continue to invest in the facilities and future of our football club.
Don't miss out!
Whether you remember watching Dougie Somner lead the line during Saints' memorable late-1970s and early-1980s sides, or Peter Godfrey marshalling the defence during the club's Scottish Cup-winning era, this promises to be a special evening of St Mirren stories, memories and conversation.
Spaces are limited, so we would encourage members to take advantage of their booking window and secure their place early.
We look forward to welcoming supporters to The Marbill Coaches Stadium on Thursday 19th November for what promises to be a fantastic night in the company of two St Mirren greats!
COYS!
