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St Mirren appoints Craig McLeish as permanent manager after interim role

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:38 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

St Mirren appoints Craig McLeish as permanent manager after interim role
Summary

St Mirren has appointed Craig McLeish as its permanent manager following a successful interim tenure, where he guided the team to four wins and three draws in 12 games. McLeish, now the youngest manager in the Scottish Premiership at 36, was chosen for his experience with the club's academy and the vision to develop as a football club. The club's chief operating officer expressed a desire to be the best development club in Scotland. Other young managers in the league have had mixed results, raising questions about the efficacy of youth in coaching roles.

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  • •St Mirren finished the season under McLeish's interim management.
  • •McLeish appointed on a three-year deal after 12 games in charge.
  • •He is the youngest manager in the Premiership.
  • •Other young managers have had varying degrees of success in Scotland.
Latest Updates
  • 7:38 AMYahoo Sports — McLeish given St Mirren chance - how have young Premieship coaches fared?
  • 7:38 AMBBC Football — McLeish given St Mirren chance - how have young Premieship coaches fared?
What they're saying
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St Mirren have chosen youth over experience in sticking with interim manager Craig McLeish in the long term, but how have other young managers fared in the Scottish Premiership?

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St Mirren have chosen youth over experience in sticking with interim manager Craig McLeish in the long term, but how have other young managers fared in the Scottish Premiership?

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