The under-19s began their new season in disappointing style this afternoon when a patched up side were put to the sword by Hearts at Riccarton.

The youth side has changed a fair bit since last season, with some players joining the first team squad and others being let go. Add to that the fact more than half a team were out with injury and we had under-17s - and even an under-16 - playing and it's perhaps no surprise that we lost, although 5-0 is a bit heavy. Mind you, Hearts' first team rattled four past Hamilton this afternoon!

Story source: The Official St. Mirren Website