The latest instalment in my digitisation programme of early Scottish sporting histories is this 1924 booklet on St Mirren. It was published by GW May of London, who produced a series of similar volumes on football clubs and cricket counties. In Scotland, they commissioned the veteran journalist RM Connell to write the text, and he was able to draw on his considerable experience to provide a very informative look back. As well as St Mirren, the other clubs featured in the series were Raith Rovers, Queen's Park and Partick Thistle, and needless to say they are all very rare now. Robert Morrison Connell (1864-1940) was also known by his pen name 'Bedouin'. He was the first president of the Scottish Junior FA and wrote quite a number of booklets that are invaluable when researching the early years of the game in Scotland.
   This publication came at a great time for Saints, who had a well-stocked trophy cabinet and a vast stadium with a 50,000 capacity. They would win the Scottish Cup two years later. You can read the full text on my Publications page, or just click on the image above.