SAINTS OF '87: Where are they now?

Back row, left to right

TONY FITZPATRICK

Recovered from serious jaw and knee injuries to be named as a substitute for the final. Came on in the last minute of normal time. Made a club record 536 appearances for the Buddies in two spells as a player between 1973 and 1979 and then between 1981 and 1989. Had a stint at Bristol City in between. Also served as Saints manager twice, from 1988 and 1991 and between 1996 and 1998. Worked as youth football supremo at Livingston after that. A Love Street legend, Tony now runs his own company, Kan-Do-Sports, which uses football to help people get back into employment.

PAUL LAMBERT

Just a pimply youth of 17 when St Mirren won the Scottish Cup, Lambert went on to enjoy the most successful career of all of his team-mates. Found himself stagnating after eight years at Love Street. He moved on to Motherwell in 1993. Helped the Steelmen finish in third place in the Premier League. Won a sensational move to Borussia Dortmund in 1996. Played a key role as the German giants beat Juventus to land the European Cup in his first season. Returned to Scotland in 1998 and joined Celtic. Spent seven trophy-laden years at Parkhead. Played in the Uefa Cup Final in 2003. Won 40 caps for his country and took part in France 98. Hung up his boots in 2005 and took over as manager at Livingston. Resigned with the West Lothian club hurtling towards relegation. Now in charge at English League Two club Wycombe Wanderers.

IAN CAMERON

The versatile 21-year-old came through the youth ranks at St Mirren and came on as a substitute in the final. Aberdeen paid £275,000 for his services in 1989. He later played for several clubs including Partick Thistle and Clydebank. He sat a final university exam on the morning of the final. Now lives in Glasgow where he is a partner in a legal firm.

DAVID WINNIE

The defender enjoyed a lengthy career after this Scottish Cup success. Sold on to Aberdeen in 1990 and played for five years at Pittodrie. After that, he played for Middlesbrough on loan, Dundee, the Buddies again, Ayr United and Canberra. Joined Icelandic club KR Reykjavik in 1999. Became the first foreigner to win their Player of the Year award. Moved into management at KR after that and enjoyed a successful spell in the dugout. Returned to Scotland and spent a brief stint in charge of Dumbarton. Now studying law at university in England.

BRIAN HAMILTON

The former Scotland Under-21 midfielder set up Ian Ferguson's famous winner with a penetrating pass. Moved on to Hibs in 1989 and spent six years at Easter Road. Joined their Edinburgh rivals Hearts after that. Later had spells with Falkirk, Ayr, Partick Thistle and Clydebank. Became a youth and community coach with East Renfrewshire Council. Has worked with Campbell Money at Stenhousemuir and Cumnock. Represents St Mirren in the Sky Masters tournament. Youth coach at Queen's Park.

CAMPBELL MONEY

A St Mirren legend, Israel Campbell Money played in over 400 games between the sticks for the Paisley club between 1978 and 1996. Turned out a record eight times in Europe for the Buddies. He finally left Love Street to take over as manager at Stranraer in 1996. Led the Stair Park club to Challenge Cup glory and the Second Division title. He spent a brief spell in charge of Stenhousemuir. Currently at junior side Cumnock.

BOBBY HOLMES

This was a hugely satisfying day for club stalwart Bobby. In 1955, aged just 18, he had played in Scotland's first-ever Under-23 game against England. But he missed out on winning a full cap due to a broken leg. He was also absent when the Buddies won the Scottish Cup in 1959 after breaking a foot. Became a physiotherapist when his playing days ended and worked with Dumbarton, the Saints and Motherwell. He was the physio when the Steelmen won the cup in 1991. Now retired and living in Erskine.

IAN FERGUSON

The 19-year-old signing from Clyde secured a historic victory for the Buddies with his stunning extra-time left-footed winner. That effort brought him to the attention of Rangers boss Graeme Souness, who paid St Mirren what remains a club record £850,000 for his services the following season. The uncompromising midfielder played for the Ibrox club for 12 years and won no fewer than 10 league titles - a Scottish record. Moved on to Dunfermline in 2000. Emigrated to Australia in 2002 to play for Rangers-owned club Northern Spirit. Still Down Under. Head coach at the Central Coast Mariners.

Front row, left to right

FRANK McGARVEY

Frank was no stranger to Scottish Cup success, the striker had scored a memorable winning goal for Celtic in the final in 1985. However, the presence of Mo Johnston and Brian McClair at Parkhead meant he was not kept on at Parkhead by manager Davie Hay. So, he returned to St Mirren, where he had started out as a boy. After making 387 appearances for the Buddies, he became player/manager at Queen of the South. Later won the Second Division with Clyde. Finished off with a stint at Shotts Bon Accord. Now working as a joiner in Glasgow.

ALEX SMITH

Despite being the manager who led St Mirren to Scottish Cup glory for the first time in 28 years, Smith only spent two seasons in the dug-out at Love Street. He fell out with the new board at the Paisley club and quit. Moved on to Aberdeen where he helped them land the League Cup and Scottish Cup. Narrowly missed out on winning the league in season 1990/91. Spent spells in the dugout at Clyde, Raith Rovers, Dundee United and Ross County after that. Did scouting work for Scotland when former Dons player Alex McLeish was in charge of the national team. Also works as an SPL delegate. Chairman of the Scottish Managers and Coaches Association.

DEREK HAMILTON

An Ayrshire lad, Hamilton started out at Beith before being snapped up by Aberdeen. Spent five years at Pittodrie before joining St Mirren in 1983. The left back helped the Buddies keep Dundee United's formidable strike force of Iain Ferguson, Paul Sturrock and then Kevin Gallacher at bay in the final. He moved on to play with Irvine Meadow before injury ended his career in 1988. Was last heard of in a homeless person's hostel.

BILLY ABERCROMBY

With Fitzpatrick left out of the starting line-up for the game against Dundee United, Abercromby was captain for the day in the highlight of the renowned hard man's career. He had come through the youth ranks at Paisley and was given a professional contract by former boss Alex Ferguson in 1975. Is also remembered for picking up three red cards in one game against Motherwell in 1986 - one for foul play and two for dissent. He received a 12 match ban. Joined Partick Thistle in 1988. Moved on to Dunfermline after that. His career was ended by a serious knee injury. Still a regular visitor to Love Street.

KENNY McDOWALL

The Mad Monk spent over 10 years at St Mirren as both a player and a coach and was rewarded with a testimonial in 1996. However, he was sacked as assistant to manager Jimmy Bone as part of a cost-cutting exercise just a few months later. That led to the resignation of Bone shortly afterwards. Kenny next turned up at Celtic, where he built-up a reputation as an excellent coach. Led the Hoops Under-21 team to several Scottish titles. Moved across the city to Rangers last year to be part of Walter Smith's team.

NEIL COOPER

Started out in football with home town team Aberdeen and then Barnsley. The centre-half moved on to Grimsby, where he played for a season. St Mirren brought him back in 1983. Joined Hibs in 1989. After hanging up his boots, he got into coaching and started out as a youth coach at Aberdeen. Became a manager with Angus minnows Forfar after that. Steve Paterson took him back to Pittodrie and he is currently the Dons Under-19 coach.

TOMMY WILSON

The right back arrived at Love Street from Queen's Park. Moved on to Dunfermline in 1989. Became an SFA coach after retiring from the playing side and specialised in youth development. Along with Archie Gemmill, took the Scotland Under-19 side to the World Championship in Canada last summer. Now on the coaching staff at Murray Park.