First Team
Steven MacLean Appointed Saints Manager
27th May 2023
The Football Club is delighted to announce Steven MacLean as our new manager.
Steven has agreed a contract until the summer of 2026.
Steven said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be given this opportunity.
"I met with the Chairman last night and we sorted things out very quickly. I thank him and the board for giving me this exciting opportunity.
"St Johnstone has a very special place in my heart. This club has been a massive part of my life and means so much to me.
"We have secured our SPFL Premiership status and that was my immediate goal.
"But the work for next season starts now and I will be giving my all to be a successful St Johnstone manager."
Saints Chairman, Steve Brown, said: "I am delighted to get Steven secured on a three year contract.
"I've known him for many years and I always had him down as a leader.
"As interim manager, he hit his targets very quickly and it became abundantly clear that he was the man I wanted to lead us on a permanent basis.
"He totally gets St Johnstone from top to bottom and has an excellent rapport with our supporters. We all believe good times are ahead for our club."