Mark O’Hara and his St Mirren teammates are determined to turn their disappointment of missing out on a European spot into motivation for the upcoming season. O’Hara expressed his devastation after St Mirren’s draw with Celtic at Parkhead, which resulted in them failing to secure fifth place in the Premiership and a chance in the Conference League second qualifying round for the 2025/26 campaign.
The team put up a strong performance against Celtic in their final fixture, even taking a surprising lead against the champions in the second half with a goal from Jonah Ayunga. Despite momentarily leaping over Dundee United in the league table, St Mirren ultimately fell to sixth place as United emerged victorious in their match against Aberdeen. O’Hara described the experience as deflating, noting how the fans’ expressions changed as the game progressed, reflecting the team’s missed opportunity for a higher placement.
Reflecting on the season, O’Hara commended his teammates for their efforts and highlighted the achievement of going unbeaten in the top six. Despite falling short of their European goal this year, O’Hara believes the team can be proud of their progress and aims to secure a European spot in the following season. He emphasized the team’s ability to compete with the top teams in the league and expressed confidence in their potential for improvement. O’Hara acknowledged the lows of the season but remained optimistic about bouncing back and striving for success in the future.
