St Mirren players Kevin van Veen and Jaden Brown are currently facing the courts after alleged cases of domestic abuse for the former and driving without a license for the latter. This news follows the termination of defender Shaun Rooney’s contract who will be facing an upcoming court case for a separate matter.

Former Motherwell and Kilmarnock striker Van Veen, is said to have committed these offences towards his ex-girlfriend over a 3 year period in multiple locations. He is due back in court on November 28th.

Brown who made his move to the Buddies permanent in the summer after initially being on loan from Lincoln is suspected to have driven without a license on multiple occasions. He pleaded guilty to 3 offences and not guilty to a further 4 which was accepted by Hamilton Sheriff Court and his next hearing will be November 29th. His bail continues and sentencing is deferred until then.

Manager Stephen Robinson has recently been vocal about off the field matters stating it’s “the most difficult period” he has had at the club but will be hoping the result against St Johnstone has offered a fresh start for his side and he believes his squad has the character to put external factors aside.

St Mirren have released statements regarding both players. They will both be missing from the squad this weekend and the club will make no further comment on these matters whilst investigations are ongoing.