St Mirren boss full of praise for Ireland's Killian Phillips after opening season double

The midfielder netted in each half and was denied a hat-trick by a superb Scott Bain save
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and Killian Phillips after last year's friendly against Senegal in Dublin. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and Killian Phillips after last year's friendly against Senegal in Dublin. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 - 19:17
PA Staff

St Mirren manager Craig McLeish has heaped praise on Republic of Ireland international Killian Phillips after a brace of goals that gave them a 2-0 win over Falkirk on the opening day of the Scottish season.

McLeish is convinced his squad will improve on last season’s struggles which saw him steer Saints to safety when interim head coach.

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