St Mirren: Scottish Premiership club could be fan-owned by 2021 under new charity plansSt Mirren fans unfurl a banner ahead of the Premiership match against Celtic in DecemberSt Mirren could become the Scottish Premiership's second fan-owned club next year, with plans in place for a partnership between the supporters' trust and one of the country's biggest charities. The St Mirren Independent Supporters Trust (SMISA) are set to link-up with social care charity and social enterprise, Kibble, to buy-out current owner Gordon Scott's shares in the club by 2021. "The deal unveiled today will deliver that, but it will do it in half the time, for half the cost and crucially, it will help create a stronger St Mirren. "Kibble can bring new resource and expertise to help St Mirren grow as a business, but more than that, it can help grow the club's reach into the community of Paisley. Our executive team has been working on a strategic plan to maximise our opportunities along these lines within St Mirren FC."

Source: Sky sports January 29, 2020 10:52 UTC