St Mirren were many people's favourites for relegation, so how come they have started with two opening wins in the Scottish Premiership?

Already it is looking like the Scottish title might be won again by the best of a bad bunch, but what can we look forward to this weekend?

Swansea City are closing in on the signing of Scotland international Ross Stewart after the striker was released by Championship rivals Southampton.

League One side Stockport County sign French striker Mikael Mandron, who helped St Mirren win the Scottish League Cup last season.

BBC Scotland takes a look at the top talking points going into the new Scottish Premiership season.

St Mirren manager Craig McLeish faces being disciplined by the Scottish FA following comments made following his side's 1-0 defeat by Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday.

Holders St Mirren are drawn away to Rangers in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup, while Celtic visit Dundee United.

Four top-flight clubs open their competitive season in the group stages of the Scottish League Cup on Saturday.

St Mirren manager Craig McLeish says the way Marcus Fraser "sets standards" around the club made him a clear choice to become the Buddies' new captain.

Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller is appointed Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach on a permanent basis after a spell as caretaker and is joined by St Mirren assistant Stuart Taylor.

Northern Ireland international Conor McMenamin returns to the Irish Premiership, joining Coleraine from St Mirren on a long-term deal.