As we enjoy the international break, Saints boss Danny Lennon could be forgiven for looking back at his first month of competitive action with some satisfaction - but now it's time for him to start making his mark.

It's that time of year again, where Mirren Mad looks to reward those who have performed well over the previous season - and poke fun at those who have had shockers.

For the third time in four years, we arrive at the split in poor form and right in the relegation mix. The difference this time around is there's absolutely no margin for error between now and May 8.

The smile is still there and most Saints fans probably floated home from work tonight, having skipped into the office in the morning. Yes, we really did give Celtic a pasting last night - just days after we couldn't beat nine men in a cup final.

This week should have been an exciting one as we got ready for our first cup final for 23 years. Sadly, it's been overshadowed by an ongoing bonus row between the players and the board and, while it may be at an end, everyone is far from happy.

So, how was it for you? If you're like me, last night at Fir Park was incredible. A first cup final in 23 years, only the second League Cup final in the club's history and a scintillating performance to go with it - what more could you possibly wan

With yesterday's defeat to St. Johnstone putting even more pressure on Buddies boss Gus MacPherson, Mirren Mad has a detailed look at the arguments for change and keeping the status quo.

With yesterday's surprise announcement now sinking in, what exactly does it mean for St. Mirren Football Club? If you think the rumours during transfer windows are bad, you ain't seen nothing yet.

Another transfer deadline day comes and goes without any last minute swoops by Saints manager Gus MacPherson. He said yesterday he was happy with his squad, but it's a view many Saints fans disagree with.

With the season over, it's time for Mirren Mad to hold its annual awards bash. The usual suspects are all here, as well as a few awards you won't find at your normal awards ceremony.

With Celtic supposedly the latest club preparing to bid for Andy Dorman, Mirren Mad would like to tell all potential suitors to sod off and mind their own business - at least until the end of the season. Oh, and show a bit more cash.

One thing sadly lacking from Scottish football in recent years has been a magazine covering the major issues, so Mirren Mad was recently delighted to receive a copy of the newly launched "The Away End", a monthly online publication dedicated to our national game.

The remarkable turnaround in Garry Brady's form since last season has been a boost for Saints this season. However, it's been match by a similar turnaround in the opposite direction by fellow midfielder Andy Dorman. So what's gone wrong?

Four new faces will be on show when Saints begin their pre-season training tomorrow morning. However, almost as many again are needed to ensure we have a decent enough squad for the coming campaign and to sort out a few of the team's problem positions.

After a one year absence due to a technical hitch, the Mirren Mad awards are back, rewarding the memorable moments and incidents from the past season as well as a few some folk would rather forget.

With just over a week of the transfer window remaining, but you'd hardly know it from the lack of rumours about possible comings and goings at Love Street. Should we be worried about this apparent lack of transfer activity?

Apart from a couple of weeks, Saints form this season has been pretty poor - and the results at Love Street all year have been terrible. What's the problem? Mirren Mad attempts to find out.

With Alex McLeish resigning as Scotland manager for the joys of living in Birmingham this week, the press has gone into overdrive trying to work out who the next Scotland boss will be. It won't be Saints boss Gus MacPherson, but he could be on the move anyway. Time for some idle speculation.

A Saints team currently sits top of the SPL after seven games, having failed to win just twice. The goals are flowing and big wins are the order of the day. No, it's not a dream - it's this season's reserve league.

It's now nearly ten days since the August transfer window slammed shut - so what's the verdict on Saints bos Gus MacPherson's wheelings and dealings? It's time to have a closer look at his wheelings and dealings.

Barring the unlikely announcement this afternoon of a signing completed last night, Saints managed to bring in just one signing yesterday - with no sign of the much needed striker or extra centre half.

There are currently two SPL clubs needing new managers and there could be another two doing the same before too much longer. With Saints boss Gus MacPherson likely to be linked to some of the vacancies, Mirren Mad looks at the current situation.

Nine games gone, four wins and thirteen points on the board. Saints start to their first SPL campaign since 2000/01 has been nothing short of phenomenal. Can we keep it up?

The much celebrated SPL 2 took another step closer to reality today when the SPL agreed to its formation. Is it a good thing, and will it make a notable difference?

Like the winners of a reality TV music show, Saints are appearing at the top of the charts for one week only. We've another 48 hours or so of fun left before we'll quietly slide into oblivion once again.