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St Johnstone Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simo Valkari | 1 Oct, 2024 | 22/04/2025 | 203 |
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. 
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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.
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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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Who Will Be The Next St Johnstone Manager?
Here are a few candidates that could be in a position to take up the role of the next St Johnstone manager, these are drawn from previous considerations and appearances in the betting market prior to the last hire.
Ian Murray
Since his first appointment at Dumbarton in 2012, 43-year-old Murray has managed four Scottish clubs, including spells at St Mirren, Airdrie, and Raith Rovers.
During his time at the last two, he saw his teams just miss out on promotion.
Paul Sherrin
Sherrin is assistant manager to Derek Mcinnes at Kilmarnock, a position he took up in June 2023.
He has previously been the boss at Arbroath, where he guided the club to the Third Division Championship trophy, and Falkirk, which proved a less successful appointment.
Jody Morris
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Having played over 100 games for Saints, it was fairly obvious that his name would feature in the bookie's next St Johnstone manager betting list.
However, Morris has only managed one club previously (Swindon Town), and that did not start or end well (PL18. W4, D4, L10).
Rhys McCabe
Only 32, McCabe is still turning out for Airdrieonians, where he is player-manager. In his first season, he was at the helm when the club won promotion to the Championship.
Scott Brown
Image: skysportsBrown was installed as the 5/2 favourite in the St Johnstone next manager betting market prior to Craig Levein being appointed in November 2023. The former Celtic and Scotland midfielder was sacked as manager of English League One club Fleetwood Town in September 2023. In January 2024 he took over at Ayr United.
David Martindale
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It was reported that Livingston coach David Martindale was approached by St Johnstone when Steve Maclean was sacked in October 2023. He was quoted in the betting at around 7/2, but Martindale, who has performed such a terrific job with Livi, stayed put.
Tommy Wright
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Mr St Johnstone is Tommy Wright, who spent seven years as a manager and nine years in total but quit when deciding he needed a break. The fans who worry that the Saint's best days are behind them would get an immediate boost if Wright returned. In August 2023 Wright was appointed Northern Ireland Under 21 manager.
Jim McIntyre
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As a manager, Jim McIntyre won the Scottish First Division in 2011 with Dunfermline Athletic and the Scottish League Cup in 2016 at Ross County. Most recently, he was at Cove Rangers (2022 -2023) but was sacked after just 25 games on the back of a 6-1 defeat by ICT. In December 2023 he was appointed manager of League one side Arbroath.
Neil Lennon
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No Scottish manager betting list would be complete without Neil Lennon. The former Hibs and Celtic manager is currently without a club, having been sacked by Cypriot club Omonia in October 2022 and Rapid Bucharest in 2024.
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.
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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?
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simo Valkari | 1 Oct, 2024 | 22/04/2025 | 203 | |
| Craig Levein | 6 Nov, 2023 | 18 Sep, 2024 | 317 | 28.21% |
| Steve Maclean | 22 Apr, 2023 | 29 Oct, 2023 | 190 | 14.20% |
| Callum Davidson | 18 Jun, 2020 | 16/04/2023 | 1032 | 30.88% |
| Tommy Wright | 06 Jun, 2013 | 02 May, 2020 | 2522 | 40.83% |
| Steve Lomas | 03 Nov, 2011 | 06 Jun, 2013 | 581 | 36.11% |
| Derek McInnes | 27 Nov, 2007 | 19 Oct, 2011 | 1422 | 40.11% |
| Owen Coyle | 15 Apr, 2006 | 22 Nov, 2007 | 586 | 51.43% |
| John Connolly | 03 May, 2004 | 04 Apr, 2005 | 336 | 35.90% |
| Billy Stark | 05 Oct, 2001 | 01 May, 2004 | 939 | 39.50% |
| Billy Kirkwood | 25 Sep, 2001 | 05 Oct, 2001 | 10 | 50.00% |
| Sandy Clark | 07 Sep, 1998 | 25 Sep, 2001 | 1114 | 30.30% |
| Paul Sturrock | 01 Aug, 1993 | 05 Sep, 1998 | 1861 | 43.12% |
| John McClelland | 14 Dec, 1992 | 31 May, 1993 | 168 | 25.00% |
| Alex Totten | 01 May, 1987 | 14 Dec, 1992 | 2054 | 45.41% |
| Ian Gibson | 01 Aug, 1985 | 31 May, 1987 | 668 | 45.45% |
| Alex Rennie | 01 Aug, 1980 | 31 May, 1985 | 1764 | 41.85% |
| Jim Storrie | 01 Aug, 1976 | 31 May, 1980 | 1399 | 26.82% |
| Jackie Stewart | 01 Aug, 1972 | 31 May, 1976 | 1399 | 27.43% |
| Willie Ormond | 01 Aug, 1966 | 31 May, 1972 | 2130 | 39.63% |
| Bobby Brown | 01 Aug, 1960 | 31 May, 1966 | 2129 | 36.50% |
| Alex Stewart | 01 Aug, 1958 | 31 May, 1960 | 669 | 52.27% |
| John Pattillo | 01 Aug, 1953 | 31 May, 1958 | 1764 | 45.45% |
| Jimmy Crapnell | 01 Jan, 1947 | 31 May, 1953 | 2342 | 40.36% |
| D Rutherford | 01 Aug, 1945 | 31 Dec, 1946 | 517 | 33.33% |
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.
Editorial Information
This article was written and fact-checked by Nigel Skinner, our expert in following the Next manager markets in the Premier League and throughout the EFL for 15 years. News Sections update by Jake Ashton, our betting news manager. The article was edited and published by Steve Madgwick.
Information was gained from various sources, including St Johnstone Club Site and the Supporters site
