Craig Mcleish Set To Act As Caretaker As McGinn And Young Respond To Robinson Exit
With Stephen Robinson’s departure to Aberdeen, craig mcleish and Jamie Langfield will act as St Mirren’s caretaker coaching team while speculation about a permanent successor continues. Ex-SPFL figure Stephen McGinn has broken his silence on links to the club and striker Jake Young urged the squad to ‘come together’ ahead of a high-profile league fixture.
Stephen McGinn Breaks Silence On St Mirren Job Links
Stephen McGinn addressed reports linking him with the vacant Paisley manager role, saying it has been a “whirlwind few days” amid mounting speculation. The retired SPFL star, who had three spells at St Mirren — two as a player and one as a coach — admitted the attention had an impact on his professional preparations.
McGinn, 37, came through the youth ranks in Paisley and made 86 appearances in four years before moving to Watford in 2010. After several spells elsewhere he returned to St Mirren in 2017 and was later named captain, helping the club to the Scottish Championship in 2017–18. He ended his playing career at Falkirk in 2024 and then returned to St Mirren for a third spell after retiring, becoming the Under-18s coach before joining Falkirk as first-team coach alongside John McGlynn in May 2025.
Quizzed live on television about the possibility of a fourth spell in Paisley — this time as manager — McGinn said: “It’s been a whirlwind few days personally in terms of noise that just comes from nowhere. ” He added that “professionally it directly impacted our preparation for our game on Saturday, ” and appeared to play down immediate talk of a return to St Mirren.
Manager Odds Point To Former Hearts Trio And Celtic Heroes
St Mirren are searching for a new boss after the shock announcement that Stephen Robinson left his role to take the vacant position at Aberdeen. Pundits and fans are speculating on who will step into the hotseat, with a trio of former Hearts figures and two ex-Celtic heroes reported among the favourites to replace Robinson.
Robinson had guided the club to consecutive top-six finishes and a cup success during his tenure, and his departure has prompted immediate debate over potential successors. The club’s chairman expressed thanks for Robinson’s contributions, and bookmakers’ lists and pundit chatter have placed a handful of well-known names in the frame as the search begins.
Craig Mcleish And Jamie Langfield To Lead Team For Rangers Clash
Craig Mcleish and Jamie Langfield will act as the caretaker coaching team for the immediate period following Robinson’s exit. Players have been told to remain professional and focus on upcoming fixtures, with striker Jake Young expressing confidence that the squad can move on quickly.
Young described Robinson’s departure as “a bit of a shock” but said the group had held meetings and “just got back to work. ” He stressed the need to “come together and stick with it, ” pointing to forthcoming matches and other objectives still to play for. Young, who arrived at the club in January and has scored in his past two games, noted the broader appeal of his move beyond any single individual.
Club insiders say the pair will initially steer preparations and match-day duties, and players will be coached initially by craig mcleish alongside Jamie Langfield as the club assesses permanent options. Robinson and his assistant Brian Kerr left Paisley on Wednesday morning and took charge at Aberdeen on Thursday, leaving the Buddies to steady themselves under the temporary arrangement.
For now, the story is defined by caretaker leadership, public responses from former players and staff, and an active hunt for a long-term successor. The club faces imminent fixtures that will test the squad’s ability to unite under interim management while decision-makers weigh up the shortlist of candidates.
