And the points were shared when Paul Sheerin tucked away a penalty deep into injury time.

BBC: We mugged St Mirren, says St Johnstone boss McInnes

Grainger's replacement Paul Sheerin coolly stroked home from 12 yards to ensure the match ended in a draw.

BBC: St Mirren players and referee Charlie Richmond

There was lengthy consultation between Richmond and assistant James Bee before O'Donnell was booked and Paul Sheerin converted from the spot to complete the scoring at 2-2.

BBC: St Mirren manager Gus MacPherson

Paul Sheerin fired the home side in front after just four minutes, but the Bundesliga side hit back with goals from Romeo and Baur before half time.

BBC: Hamburg spoil Dons party

Paul Sheerin leapt above the United defence right at the death to deliver a header that inched over to end St Johnstone's cup run for another season.

BBC: David Goodwillie

Shares of electronics distributors Avnet (AVT) and Arrow (ARW) are trading sharply higher following bullish comments on the stocks this morning by Stifel Nicolas analyst Matthew Sheerin.

FORBES: Arrow, Avnet Rally; Stifel Turns Bullish On Distributors

The close season saw McInnes add Kenny Deuchar, Murray Davidson, Danny Grainger and Filipe Morais to a squad that contained a few experienced campaigners like Jody Morris, Paul Sheerin and Collin Samuel.

BBC: St Johnstone's star on the rise

Paul Sheerin had a powerful shot well saved by Kenny Arthur before the home side were handed the chance to draw level in 33 minutes when a crude challenge by Stephen Craigan on Leon Mike inside the box was penalised by referee Stuart Dougal.

BBC: Jags' hold over Dons continues