Prolific former star Doug Somner relives history-making moments with St Mirren
St Mirren Hall of Famer Doug Somner managed in 1979, with the prolific forward bagging an incredible 35 goals in his first season in the stripes.McGarvey had been the Buddies top goalscorer for three seasons, scintillating form that persuaded Liverpool’s legendary boss Bob Paisley to bring the striker to Anfield.Undoubtedly huge boots to fill, but Somner wasted little time in helping his new club quickly forget about what they’d lost - becoming just the second Saints player to finish as top scorer in the Scottish top flight.The former Partick Thistle man revealed his goalscoring exploits at Firhill prepared him mentally for the pressure which was to come his way after St Mirren manager Jim Clunie splashed £100,000 on his signature.Speaking