ST MIRREN chairman Gordon Scott has underlined his faith that the crisis-hit club are on the road to recovery and encouraged fans to continue showing their 'exceptional' support.
The Buddies are yet to win a league game this season and sit bottom of the Championship with four points from 12 games.
Manager Alex Rae was sacked in September and replaced by Jack Ross, but results have failed to improve and a 1-0 home defeat to Dumbarton last Saturday left the Paisley club five points adrift at the foot of the table.
Scott released a statement on Wednesday to update supporters on ongoing developments at St Mirren including news about the club's academy, facilities and staff.
The chairman, who completed a takeover of the club in July, also addressed the continuing struggle for form.
"To say things have not gone as we would like on the football side of things so far this season would be an understatement," he said in a statement on St Mirren's official website.
"First and foremost, every member of the board is a St Mirren supporter and we are all hurting as much as everyone else, however it is vitally important that we all stick together through these tough times and come out the other side stronger as a result.
"Personally I have seen enough in the last few weeks both behind the scenes and on the park to have faith that we have the right management team in place to start moving the club forward on all levels.
"We have started to develop a long term strategy as to how the youth system will funnel into the first team with Tony at the forefront of developing this along with Jack, James, Allan and his academy team."
Scott ended his message by thanking the St Mirren fans and calling on them to remain behind the team as they look to steer the club to an upward trajectory.
He said: "It would be remiss of me not to mention the support we have received from the fans. I know things have been very tough for everyone connected with the club.
"Trust me when I say it hurts even more when you are putting your heart and soul into trying to improve things every day only to be left disappointed on a Saturday.
"It has been a massive boost to both Tony, myself and the other board members to receive the backing and support of every fan we meet.
"The positive feedback helps reinforce our absolute belief that we are heading in the right direction and will come out of this difficult period as a stronger club. The support for the team on a Saturday has been exceptional even when things haven't been working out.
"I'd urge you all to stick with Jack, James and the rest of the team as your support really does make a difference. Thank you!"
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