 He scored his first goal for the club the following week netting the winner in the 47th minute in their Dundee derby win over Dundee United.His form proved better back in Scotland, scoring 8 times in 33 league appearances.On 31 August 2005, Sutton joined Scottish First Division club St Mirren on a two-year contract, making his debut on 10 September 2005 against Queen of the South, He scored his first goal for the club three days later against Stenhousemuir in the Scottish Challenge Cup.