DEL NOW THE SPL'S LONGEST-SERVING MANAGER

The Scottish Premier League has issued a list which uncovers an interesting fact for Saints fans, namely that Derek McInnes is now the SPL’s longest-serving manager.

The title was previously held by Billy Reid prior to Hamilton's relegation at the end of the season and Walter Smith was second on the longevity list but he stepped down last month after helping Rangers win their third title on the trot, with Ally McCoist taking over the reins at Ibrox.

SPL managers and start dates:

• Derek McInnes - St Johnstone (November 2007)

• Jim McIntyre - Dunfermline (December 2007)

• Terry Butcher - Inverness CT (January 2009)

• Peter Houston - Dundee United (December 2009)

• Jim Jefferies - Hearts (January 2010)

• Neil Lennon - Celtic (March 2010)

• Danny Lennon - St Mirren (June 2010)

• Colin Calderwood - Hibernian (October 2010)

• Craig Brown - Aberdeen (December 2010)

• Stuart McCall - Motherwell (December 2010)

• Kenny Shiels (caretaker manager) - Kilmarnock (March 2011)

• Ally McCoist - Rangers (May 2011)