Craig McLeish aims to transform St Mirren's playing style
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Craig McLeish is set to begin his first full season as St Mirren's permanent manager after securing a three-year contract. He intends to make the team "more exciting" and emphasized the importance of an entertaining style of play while maintaining a focus on results. Chief operating officer Keith Lasley remarked that McLeish's appointment marks a pivotal moment for the club, with an emphasis on developing young players and improving player trading. McLeish's approach will combine a desire for high-energy, attacking football with a pragmatic mindset as the season progresses.
- •McLeish starts as permanent manager after interim success.
- •Focus on an exciting and high-energy style of play.
- •Lasley describes appointment as pivotal for St Mirren.
- •Emphasis on developing young players and trading efficiency.
- •McLeish aims for pragmatic tactics alongside an attacking approach.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — New boss McLeish keen to change St Mirren style
- 12:04 PMBBC Football — New boss McLeish keen to change St Mirren style
"Craig McLeish wants to make St Mirren "more exciting" as he embarks on his first season as permanent manager of the Buddies.
"Craig McLeish wants to make St Mirren "more exciting" as he embarks on his first season as permanent manager of the Buddies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:04 PMNew boss McLeish keen to change St Mirren style
Craig McLeish wants to make St Mirren "more exciting" as he embarks on his first season as permanent manager of the Buddies.
- BBC FootballJun 18, 2026, 12:04 PMNew boss McLeish keen to change St Mirren style
Craig McLeish wants to make St Mirren "more exciting" as he embarks on his first season as permanent manager of the Buddies.
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