
Previously (to Monday, 5th October 2009):
Know the Ref - Hearts home	Wed 30 Sep
We desperately need a win on Saturday, so news of the official for Hearts' trip to Paisley is not good. It's Brian Winter - and we've lost every game in which he's been the man in the middle.


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Know the Ref - Aberdeen away	Wed 16 Sep
Gus MacPherson's prayers have been answered. After moaning about the inexperienced officials we keep getting, we've been given grade one referee Craig Thomson for Saturday's trip to Aberdeen.

Know the Ref - St. Johnstone home	Wed 09 Sep
Never heard of Saturday's official Steven Nicholls? That's because he's done just one SPL game and it didn't involve us. Still, he knows where his red card is, which is handy for this fixture.

Know the Ref - Kilmarnock away	Thu 27 Aug
After having experienced officials for the last few games, we now have a relatively new one for Saturday's game at Kilmarnock. Euan Norris has been in charge of just four games involving the sides that will meet at Rugby Park this weekend.

Know the Ref - Ayr United away	Mon 24 Aug
We often struggle against lower league sides in the cup, so who better to take of Wednesday's game than a referee who was in the middle when we produced a cup shock of our own? Step forward Charlie Richmond.

Know the Ref - Dundee United home	Wed 19 Aug
Last week we had a relatively new official, but for Saturday's game against Dundee United we have one of Scotland's most experienced referees in the form of Dougie McDonald.

Know the Ref - Hibs away	Wed 12 Aug
With the new season about to get underway, it's time to take a look at the official we've got for Saturday's SPL opener against Hibs. Alan Muir will referee the game and he's already played an important part in Saints' history.

Know the Ref - Hamilton home	Wed 20 May
As we head into our last game, we know only a defeat by three or more goals will send us down, depending on results elsewhere. Worryingly, the last time Calum Murray took charge of a game we lost 3-0.

Know the Ref - Falkirk away	Thu 14 May
Not even having Chic Young as the ref for Saturday's game would help us out in our current form. The SFA have given us someone only slightly more experienced in the shape of Chris Boyle.

Know the Ref - Kilmarnock away	Mon 11 May
We could have done with a friendly referee for Wednesday's crunch match, but instead we have Crawford Allan - a man who seems to like sending off our players. However, he has also overseen a Saints win over Kilmarnock.

Know the Ref - Motherwell home	Wed 06 May
It may be Spring (allegedly) but we have been given Brian Winter for Saturday's game against Motherwell. Worryingly, our record with him in charge is abysmal.

Know the Ref - Inverness Caley Thistle home	Wed 29 Apr
Steve Conroy is the referee for Saturday's crucial game against Inverness Caley Thistle. By coincidence, he was also the referee the last time we beat the Highlanders.

Know the Ref - Rangers Scottish Cup semi-final	Wed 22 Apr
For a big game at Hampden, you want an official who has plenty of experience. In Calum Murray - a man who has been refereeing league games since 2000 - we have just that.

Know the Ref - Motherwell away	Wed 15 Apr
The SFA really don't like us. Having given us a couple of refs who seem to have grudges against us, they now give us another poor one. Step forward Mike McCurry.

Know the Ref - Hibs home	Sat 11 Apr
Our run of some of the SFA's worst officials continues on Monday night's game when Iain Brines makes the trip to Paisley. He's already taken charge of one game between Saints and Hibs this season - and it didn't end well.

Know the Ref - Rangers home	Mon 06 Apr
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse, up pops our favourite referee. The appointment of Eddie Smith for Wednesday's game against Rangers adds an interesting sub-plot to a crucial match for both sides.

Know the Ref - Inverness Caley Thistle away	Wed 01 Apr
In our last game against Hamilton, Craig Dargo was flattened by the opposition keeper who received a red card for his troubles. However, if the same happens this weekend the chances are referee Willie Collum will just give the offender a ticking off.

Know the Ref - Hamilton away	Wed 18 Mar
The good news for Saturday's game is that the referee has already taken charge of a Saints game this year in which we've beaten a team that play in red and white away from home. Step forward Stephen Finnie.

Know the Ref - Celtic home	Thu 05 Mar
Referees have cost us crucial points against Celtic in the last year or so, but things may be about to change with the appointment of Charlie Richmond for Saturday's Scottish Cup tie against the champions.

Know the Ref - Aberdeen home	Sun 01 Mar
After yesterday, we need to try something new. How about a referee who we haven't had this season and who has only taken charge of one of our games to date? Step forward Chris Boyle.

Know the Ref - Celtic away	Wed 25 Feb
Fortunately for a game against Celtic, we don't have Eddie Smith. We don't even have Willie Collum. Instead, we have Crawford Allan - who sent off two of our players last season.

Know the Ref - Falkirk Home	Wed 11 Feb
We haven't won in the league since we beat Hamilton last year, so perhaps it's an omen that the referee that day, Mike Tumilty, is also Saturday's official. He was also in charge when we recorded one of the most dramatic wins in the club's history.

Know the Ref - Motherwell away	Fri 06 Feb
Apparently the SFA has arranged a referee's retreat which is scheduled to take place on the same week reserved for Scottish Cup replays. With that in mind, it'll be interesting to see if tomorrow's ref, Craig Thomson, makes any odd decisions if the scores are level as we head for stoppage time!

Know the Ref - Kilmarnock Home	Wed 28 Jan
It's the start of a new era on Saturday as Kilmarnock become the first team to visit the new St. Mirren Park. However, some things are staying the same - it's a televised game that is once again being refereed by Willie Collum.

Know the Ref - Dundee United away	Wed 21 Jan
Last time we had Saturday's referee, both sets of fans ended up chanting "You don't know what you're doing" at him. But we won - so let's hear it for Stevie O'Reilly.