St Mirren are in search of a new manager after the shock announcement that Stephen Robinson has left his role as head coach in order to take up the vacant position at Aberdeen.
Appointed manager at the SMiSA Stadium in February 2022, Robinson went on to secure three consecutive top-six finishes with the Buddies, while he made history by winning the Premier Sports Cup earlier this season after beating defending champions Celtic 3-1 at Hampden Park.
Upon the announcement of his departure, chairman John Needham said, "I would like to place on record the club’s sincere thanks to Stephen Robinson for his tremendous contributions during his time as our manager. While we are sad to see Stephen leave the club, he departs with the best wishes of everyone at St Mirren after four years of outstanding service.”
Pundits and fans alike are now speculating on who will step into the St Mirren hotseat , with a trip of former Hearts men and two ex-Celtic heroes reported to be among the favourites for the role, according to according to Gambling.com.
1. Neil Lennon -10/1
The Dunfermline Athletic boss likely played a part in creating the domino effect that saw Stephen Robinson being appointed as manager of Aberdeen when he dumped the Dons out of the Scottish Cup at the weekend. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Robbie Neilson - 8/1
Currently working as an assistant to former Hibs boss Lee Johnson at Lommel SK in Belgium, Neilson has won the Championship with Hearts and Dundee United, but has yet to find success in the top flight. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Steven Naismith - 5/1
Part of Steve Clarke's coaching staff at Scotland, Naismith hasn't worked as a manager since being sacked at Hearts last season. Would he reject the opportunity to go to this summer's World Cup in favour of a move to Paisley? | SNS Group / SFA Photo: SNS Group
4. Diarmuid O'Carroll - 9/2
Assistant to Stephen Robinson at both St Mirren and Morecambe, O'Carroll has entered the betting odds at 9/2. Most recently assistant manager at Sparta Prague, he took charge of Newcastle United's under-21 side during the 2024/25 season. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images