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McLeish Takes St Mirren Helm for Exciting New Era
18 Jun
Summary
- Craig McLeish appointed permanent St Mirren manager on a three-year deal.
- The new manager aims to make the team's style of play more exciting.
- St Mirren will focus on developing young players and efficient trading.
Craig McLeish, 36, has officially taken the helm as the permanent manager of St Mirren, signing a three-year contract. He previously served as interim boss, successfully ensuring the club's retention in the Premiership at the close of the last campaign.
This appointment is viewed by Chief Operating Officer Keith Lasley as a pivotal moment for St Mirren. The club intends to place greater emphasis on nurturing young talent and establishing an efficient player-trading strategy. However, McLeish's immediate priority is to transform the team's on-pitch performance and style.
McLeish expressed his ambition to make St Mirren's football more enjoyable and exciting for fans. He noted that elements of this exciting play were evident during his interim spell, acknowledging the challenges of making significant changes mid-season while respecting the previous regime's structures.
