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St Johnstone Manager
Finnish-born Simo Valakari is the new manager of St Johnstone. He replaced Craig Levein, who was sacked in September 2024.
The 51-year-old Valakari has managed clubs in his home country as well as in Latvia and Norway. 
He has signed a deal with the Saints until 2027 and needs to hit the ground running with the club, having only picked up four points from seven games (PL7 W1 D1 L5).
If yet another change comes at McDiarmid Park, the leading bookmakers will have all the next St Johnstone manager betting odds.
Next St Johnstone Manager Odds
There are instances when these odds might not be readily available for certain clubs. This could be because the position has only recently been filled, the club is currently performing exceptionally well, or the club has a strong history of standing by its manager through thick and thin.
Additionally, in some cases, the St Johnstone manager's position might be vacant, but there are strong indications or even rumours about the potential replacement. Despite these unique circumstances, it is worth noting that if betting odds do become available, we will present them here in this section for your convenience. Regular updates related to the manager's position can also be found in the dedicated sports betting news section expertly managed by Jake Ashton. So, keep an eye out for any developments as we strive to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the football managerial landscape.
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How to Bet On The Next St Johnstone Manager
Placing a bet on the next St Johnstone manager is as easy as picking a contender from the bookies' published list of potential candidates. You will need to find which bookmakers offer odds and decide how much you want to bet. Finding odds will be more accessible when no manager is in place and a little more challenging when the Saints position is filled and not in jeopardy.
Find the best football betting site offering odds on the next St Johnstone manager.
Choose one of the possible contenders.
Choose how much you want to bet.
Check the odds and stakes to understand how much you may win if your prediction is correct.
Understand that if your prediction is wrong, you will lose money.
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Next St Johnstone Manager Betting Diary
The betting odds for The Next St Johnstone Manager will naturally see some speculation when Simo Valakari departs the job he had held since October 2024.
Here is a round-up of the Next St Johnstone Manager betting from our OLBG News feed.
18th September 2024
Next St Johnstone Manager Betting Odds: Bookmakers now offer odds on who will take over the Saints after Craig Levein SACKED!
6th November 2023
Taking the reins at St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on 6th November, the former Hearts and Scotland boss Craig Levein put an end to his four-year managerial hiatus. His return was marked by signing a contract that stretches until 2026, following the departure of the previous manager, Steve McLean. He holds an optimistic view of success as not only elevating but also maintaining St Johnstone's position away from the bottom of the Scottish Premiership.
29th October 2023
Steve McLean is relieved of his duties after just 190 days in the job recording only a 14% win rate which is now the worst record for any manager of the club
19th April 2023
Applications for the vacancy have already been received but the club says they are in no rush to appoint a new manager.
16th April 2023
McDiarmid Park legend Calum Davidson has left St Johnstone by mutual agreement after the club dropped into 9th position in the SPL. The Saints had only won twice in 2023 and the manager was under increasing pressure.
List of St Johnstone Managers
Here is a complete list of all St Johnstone managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next St Johnstone manager on the list?
FAQ
Next St Johnstone Manager FAQs
What factors will influence the final decision on who will become the next St Johnstone Manager?
The main factor could be whether the club is playing its football in the SPL or the Championship. Securing top tier football may attract a wider cross section of St Johnstone applicants including managers from south of the border.
Who do the bookies think is the most likely candidate for St Johnstone Manager?
The bookmakers have more information (both good and bad) than most punters, and they need to disseminate it into probability and then attach odds. If they make the correct applicant as their favourite they can manage their liabilities.
Who Is The Most Successful St Johnstone Manager
The Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup double was won by manager Callum Davidson in the 2020-21 season.
Which St Johnstone Manager Has The Best Winning Percentage
Alex Stewart (1958 -1960) had a 52% win record whilst at the club. He won 46 of his 88 games.
Which St Johnstone Manager Has The Worst Winning Percentage
The 6 months that player-manager John McClelland was in charge between December 1992 and May 1993 was not a success. His team only won 12 of his 48 games (25%).
Who Is The Longest Serving St Johnstone Manager
Since 1945 there have been three managers who have served for more than 5 years: Alex Totten(1986 -1992), Bobby Brown (1960-1966), Willie Ormond (1966 -1972). Two managers have served over 6 years Jimmy Crapnell (1947-1953) and Tommy Wright (2013-2020). It is Wright who has served the longest having been the manager for 6 years and 9 months.
Who Is The Shortest Serving St Johnstone Manager
The aforementioned John McClelland was the shortest permanent serving Saints manager.
