"Image source, SNS It's a game which means so much to so many, and for so many reasons. For St Mirren, the objective is a straightforward one. Win the Scottish League Cup for only the second time in the club's history. Be heroes. Legends. Deities of Paisley who will never have to buy a beer again. In the other half, it's about another trophy to add to the cabinet."
"But, it's also about arresting a run of two straight defeats for new Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy with the deafening din of fan unrest bellowing towards the club's board. Whatever happens at Hampden on Sunday, it promises to be a defining day for both sides. St Mirren arrive at the national stadium with nothing to lose and everything to gain."
St Mirren seek only a second Scottish League Cup triumph and the lasting glory that brings. Celtic seek another trophy while also needing to halt two straight defeats under new manager Wilfried Nancy amid rising fan unrest aimed at the board. St Mirren carry steely self-belief after a 4-1 semi-final demolition of in-form Motherwell, a match engineered by Stephen Robinson's tactical plan. Robinson previously took Motherwell to two Hampden finals only to fall to Celtic on both occasions, strengthening his resolve that a third trip can yield success. Saints have been unlucky in two league losses to Celtic by late goals.
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