Paul netted his seventh goal of the season as the Perth side marched back to the top of the First Division with a 2-0 home win over Partick Thistle on Saturday and he emphasised that Saints are hoping to visit Ibrox again next season — on league business.

“We’re taking 1000 fans with us and, for some of them, going there will be a rarity. But we hope it becomes the norm as we aim to get into the SPL by winning the First Division this season.”