St Mirren retain Craig McLeish after playoff survival
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
St Mirren have confirmed that Craig McLeish will continue as head coach after the club secured their Scottish Premiership status through the play-offs. McLeish took over on a temporary basis earlier in the season and managed to navigate the team to a 2-1 victory in the play-off final against Partick Thistle, with Marcus Fraser scoring the decisive goal in the second leg. Under McLeish, St Mirren finished second bottom in the league but avoided relegation. He has signed a three-year contract, with Stuart Taylor expected to join as his assistant. The club, which returned to the top flight in 2018, was previously led by Stephen Robinson, who left the club while they were placed 10th in the table.
- •St Mirren retain their Scottish Premiership status via play-offs
- •Craig McLeish signed a three-year contract
- •Marcus Fraser scored the only goal in the second leg
- •McLeish took over in March after Stephen Robinson's departure
- •St Mirren had previously enjoyed top six finishes before this season
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — St Mirren stick with McLeish after avoiding relegation
- 5:50 PMBBC Football — St Mirren stick with McLeish after avoiding relegation
"St Mirren opt to keep Craig McLeish on as head coach after retaining their Scottish Premiership status via the play-offs.
"St Mirren opt to keep Craig McLeish on as head coach after retaining their Scottish Premiership status via the play-offs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:50 PMSt Mirren stick with McLeish after avoiding relegation
St Mirren opt to keep Craig McLeish on as head coach after retaining their Scottish Premiership status via the play-offs.
- BBC FootballJun 4, 2026, 5:50 PMSt Mirren stick with McLeish after avoiding relegation
St Mirren opt to keep Craig McLeish on as head coach after retaining their Scottish Premiership status via the play-offs.
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