St Mirren manager Craig McLeish previews Scottish Premiership match against Rangers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
St Mirren manager Craig McLeish is preparing his squad for a Wednesday evening Scottish Premiership match against Rangers at Ibrox. McLeish aims to implement a brave tactical approach after reflecting on a recent 2-1 defeat to Celtic and a 5-1 loss to Rangers earlier this season in the League Cup. The manager emphasized the importance of ball retention and maintaining composure against the opposition. Team news remains a focal point as Killian Phillips continues rehabilitation for a shin injury, with a targeted return date of September 19 for the match against Dundee United. Other personnel concerns include Liam Donnelly, who resumes training next week, and several players unavailable due to hamstring, Achilles, and ACL issues. McLeish remains confident in his group's progress following a ten-point haul in August.
- •St Mirren faces Rangers at Ibrox on Wednesday evening.
- •Killian Phillips remains sidelined with a shin injury until mid-September.
- •Liam Donnelly will return to training next week following an abductor problem.
- •The squad is managing multiple long-term absences including Malik Dijksteel, Keanu Baccus, and Jonah Ayunga.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — McLeish's fine start recognised with Premiership manager award
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — McLeish on showing bravery, Ibrox trip & Phillips injury
"St Mirren manager Craig McLeish has addressed the media before Wednesday evening's Scottish Premiership trip to face Rangers. McLeish, who was appointed permanent Buddies boss in June, is "not surprised it's come together so quickly" after his picked up 10 points in August. "I get that from the outside it might look like that," McLeish adds.
"Craig McLeish has marked his early St Mirren tenure by winning the Scottish Premiership manager of the month award for August. The Buddies picked up seven out of nine available points last month. An opening-day 2-0 win at Falkirk was followed by a 1-0 victory at home to St Johnstone before a thrilling 3-3 draw with Motherwell.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:07 PMMcLeish's fine start recognised with Premiership manager award
Craig McLeish has marked his early St Mirren tenure by winning the Scottish Premiership manager of the month award for August. The Buddies picked up seven out of nine available points last month. An opening-day 2-0 win at Falkirk was followed by a 1-0 victory at home to St Johnstone before a thrilling 3-3 draw with Motherwell.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:33 AMMcLeish on showing bravery, Ibrox trip & Phillips injury
St Mirren manager Craig McLeish has addressed the media before Wednesday evening's Scottish Premiership trip to face Rangers. McLeish, who was appointed permanent Buddies boss in June, is "not surprised it's come together so quickly" after his picked up 10 points in August. "I get that from the outside it might look like that," McLeish adds.
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