St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Stephen Robinson has departed the club to take on the role of manager at Aberdeen Football Club.

The Northern Irishman leaves St Mirren after Aberdeen triggered a compensation clause in his contract.

The board of directors and everyone at St Mirren would like to thank Stephen for the role he has played at the club during his four years in charge and wish him well for the future.

The club can confirm that assistant manager Brian Kerr will also leave the club to join Stephen at Aberdeen. We thank Brian for his efforts during his time at St Mirren and wish him well for the future.

An interim coaching team has been put in place with Craig McLeish working alongside Jamie Langfield and Allan McManus to take charge of first-team matters until a new management team is appointed. Craig has been part of the first-team setup in recent months following his involvement at senior level with the St Mirren Youth Academy for a number of years. He will work alongside Jamie and Allan who took interim charge of Saints prior to Stephen's appointment in 2022. 

Appointed as St Mirren manager in February 2022, Stephen achieved our first top six finish in the current league structure, and our highest top-flight finish since 1984-85, during his first full season at the club.

The following season, Stephen would lead us to a fifth-place finish in the William Hill Premiership which saw us return to European football for the first time in 37 years. A third consecutive top six finish was completed in April 2025.

Stephen further cemented his legacy as one of St Mirren’s greatest ever managers when he led us to success in the Premier Sports Cup in December.

St Mirren 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.

"Stephen will rightfully go down as one of St Mirren’s greatest ever managers. Our European nights against Valur FC and SK Brann will live long in the memory, as will December’s Premier Sports Cup victory over Celtic at Hampden Park.

"We wish Stephen, Brian and their families the very best of luck for the future.

"The process to appoint a new manager is underway and we will update supporters further as soon as possible."

St Mirren Chief Operating Officer Keith Lasley added: "While we are naturally disappointed to see Stephen move on, we respect his desire to take on a new challenge.

"Stephen has served the club with tremendous drive and determination over his four years in charge and delivered phenomenal success to St Mirren.

"I want to personally thank him for his contributions during his time at the club and wish him and Brian well for the future.

"Craig McLeish, Jamie Langfield and Allan McManus will head up our interim team and ensure a smooth transition having all been involved with the first-team matters. We have every faith in their ability to help drive the club on over the interim period as we conduct a thorough process to appoint a new management team.

"Our focus is now on the process to appoint a new manager and ensuring a strong finish to the season, with much to play for in the league and a trip to Hampden Park in the Scottish Cup semi-finals coming up next month."

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that we have been approached by Aberdeen FC to speak to manager Stephen Robinson in relation to their managerial vacancy.

Aberdeen have met a contractual clause in Stephen’s contract so the club has granted them permission to speak with him regarding the vacancy.

We hope for a swift resolution to this matter and will keep supporters updated.

For a third successive year we finished in the top half of the Scottish Premiership and enjoyed four thrilling games in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers. We ultimately lost to a very good SK Brann side who went on to finish 2nd in the Norwegian Eliteserien. It would be remiss not to mention the fantastic backing we received from our fans in all four matches. They turned out in incredible numbers and were a credit to the club and the town.

Performance

In terms of financial performance we achieved an Operating Profit before depreciation, amortisation and interest of £1,213,678 (2023/24 £65,089) resulting in a Net Profit after depreciation, amortisation and interest of £726,639 (2023/24 Loss (£396,430)). Clearly these results represent a significant achievement for the club. However they were enhanced significantly by the income from the UEFA Conference League matches whereas the bonuses for qualification were borne in the previous financial year. In addition, UEFA changed the distribution model for the 2024-27 cycle, which meant that payments are now distributed in the year in which they are earned. This resulted in the Club receiving two solidarity payments in 2024/25.

Overall it was another year of high achievement given the resources available to us. However with increased investment in many of the SPFL Premiership clubs, together with increased costs across the board, the task of sustaining these levels of attainment are arguably harder than ever. Everyone at the club is working extremely hard to increase revenues across all of our activities.

We thank everyone, players, management, operational staff, volunteers, directors, sponsors and our fantastic fans. Without you none of this would have been possible.

A copy of the club’s Annual Accounts can be found at Companies House. You can also access our Annual Accounts HERE.

St Mirren Football Club is pleased to announce that Gary Peebles will join the club’s Board of Directors. 

Gary joins as the new Kibble representative, succeeding Jim Gillespie, who resigned earlier this month to become the CEO at Rangers.

A former Saints player, Gary signed for St Mirren in June 1984 before departing to join Partick Thistle in 1989. Gary would also have spells in Northern Ireland with the likes of Linfield, Portadown, Newry Town and Ards.

Gary joins the Board and adds a wealth of leadership experience, having served as Head of Operations at Kibble since 1995. In this role, he has managed services within Kibble’s open school and secure unit, while also being a trainer in Safe Crisis Management and Response Ability Pathways via the Reclaiming Youth Organisation. 

Speaking on his appointment, Gary said: "I am delighted to be given the opportunity to serve on the St Mirren board. I have been a supporter from a young age and was fortunate to have played for the club in the mid 1980s. 

This has been a fantastic period in the history of the club and I look forward to working alongside everyone to continue the great work that has been done both on and off the pitch."

St Mirren Chairman John Needham added: "We look forward to welcoming Gary to the St Mirren Board. Gary knows the club well as a lifelong St Mirren supporter and having played for the club in the 1980s."

The countdown has officially begun! 

We are proud to announce the launch of our 150th anniversary celebrations, marking a century and a half of football, community and the unwavering support from generations of Buddies.

On 6th October 1877, St Mirren Football Club played its first match, defeating Johnstone Britannia 1-0 at Shortroods. Work has now begun behind the scenes to make 2027 a year of celebrations worthy of our rich history. 

Our club has been shaped by generations of players, staff, and supporters all of whom have contributed to our club’s history and these celebrations will provide a platform to share memories and recognise all that makes our club special to us as supporters.  We are Paisley's team, and this celebration will mark and reflect the deep bond between club and community.

This anniversary is as much about looking back and honouring our past as it is about building our future. We want this to be a celebration for everyone associated with St Mirren - from our youngest supporters to those who have followed the club through thick and thin for decades.

This is our club, our history and our celebrations and there will be opportunities for everyone to be involved.  Over the coming weeks, the club is putting together a planning committee to bring the anniversary celebrations to life in 2027.  This committee needs representation from across all sections of our support. 

Keen to be involved? Register your interest HERE.

St Mirren FC Chairman, John Needham is looking forward to what lies ahead: "As we approach the 150th Anniversary of our great club in 2027 I'm delighted to see the preparations begin in earnest.

The Board of Directors are delighted to have Fraser Robertson leading the organisation of the celebrations alongside Keith and the Board. Currently Chief Financial Officer at Rabbie's Tours and a lifelong fan, Fraser brings great organisational expertise and a record of delivering significant projects. Watch out for the chance to get involved in the various initiatives."

One or two of the club's famous faces are also excited about what lies ahead…

Tony Fitzpatrick

It has been a great honour and privilege to be part of St Mirren Football club. The club has served the community for almost 150 years and I’m delighted to be taking part the celebrations.

"St Mirren has been the heartbeat of Paisley and Renfrewshire through the good and difficult times and continues to serve as a fan owned club. Long may this continue. COYS!" 

Steven Thompson

"It’s an absolute pleasure and honour to be involved in the clubs 150th anniversary celebrations. St Mirren has been such a big part of my life and my family’s too giving me some memories that will last forever.  

"Players come and go as I did as do managers and staff members who all contribute to making it such a special club but one thing that never leaves through generations is the supporters and they/we deserve to celebrate together our amazing club."

Keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates across the coming weeks and months. Together, we’ll make this a celebration to remember.

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to confirm that Directors Paul McNeill and Jim Irvine have been named in the New Year Honours. 

The pair, who have been on the Club board as SMiSA representatives since 2022 and 2023 respectively, have been made MBEs (Member of the Order of the British Empire). 

Paul has been recognised for services to Young People with Dyslexia, while Jim has been honoured for services to People Living with Epidermolysis Bullosa. 

St Mirren FC Chairman John Needham said: "On behalf of the club I want to congratulate fellow Directors Paul McNeil and Jim Irvine for the award of their MBEs in the latest New Years Honours List. I know how much selfless time and dedication they’ve shown to dyslexia and EB respectively. We are fortunate to have people of this calibre on our Board."

ST. MIRREN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD. (THE) (the “Company”)

Company Registration No. SC005773

Notice of Annual General Meeting

NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held on the 9th day of December 2025 in person at The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley at 7:30pm for the following purposes:

Ordinary business

1. To consider the Accounts for the year to 31 May 2025 and the reports of the Directors and Auditors.
2. To transact any other ordinary business of the Company. 
3. To re-appoint AAB as the Auditors for the year to 31 May 2026

By Order of the Board

Date: 24/11/2025

Registered Office: SMiSA Stadium 75 Greenhill Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 1RU

Notes

A Member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in their place. The proxy (in accordance with the terms of the existing Articles of Association) should be deposited at the Registered Office of the Company not less than 48 hours before the time of the Annual General Meeting.

We would like to remind all supporters that the unauthorised resale or transfer of tickets including through third-party websites or resale platforms is strictly prohibited under the terms and conditions of your season ticket.

Any tickets found to be listed or sold via these channels will be immediately cancelled, and the responsible season ticket holder will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, which may include suspension or withdrawal of their season ticket without refund and all tickets purchased for the Premier Sports Cup Final.

These measures are in place to protect our supporters and ensure that match tickets remain in the hands of genuine fans. Attempts to profit from resale not only undermine the integrity of our Premier Sports Cup Final ticket sale process, but also risk allowing opposition supporters access to home areas of the stadium, something we take extremely seriously.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping maintain a safe and fair environment for all supporters.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within St Mirren Football Club. We are looking for a physiotherapist to work alongside our first-team and academy to join our ambitious team.

Reporting to Head of Medical, Gerry Docherty and Academy Director, Allan McManus, your role will see you provide the highest standard of evidence-based care, in line with the department's strategic plan.

You will provide effective Physiotherapy to the Under-18s squad and Youth Academy, while assisting the first-team when required as directed by the head of department and contribute to the overall success of the Medical and Football Science department. The role involves evening & weekend work and organisation of youth academy fixture Physiotherapy cover. 

The role is fixed term maternity cover for one year. To download the job description please click HERE.

If you’re interested in this exciting & challenging role please send an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter to: keith.lasley@stmirren.com by 5pm on Monday 1st September 2025.

Interviews will be held at a date to be confirmed and only those invited to interview will receive return notification.

ST MIRREN FC THANKS MARK MACMILLAN AND WELCOMES DOUGIE FALCONER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

St Mirren Football Club have announced that Mark Macmillan has after five years of dedicated service decided to step down from the Board. As part of the transition, Dougie Falconer will join the club’s Board of Directors. 

St Mirren Chairman John Needham said: 

I would like to thank Mark, on behalf of the Board, for the significant contribution he has made and for all he has done during his time with St Mirren Football Club. We all look forward to welcoming and working with Dougie Falconer as he takes his position on the St Mirren Board."

Mark Macmillan added: "It’s been an absolute privilege to serve on the Board of St Mirren Football Club over the past five years. It has been hugely rewarding to play my part in what has been an era of unprecedented success both on and off the pitch. I wish the Board, the club, and the fans every success in the future. I have no doubt the club will go on to achieve even bigger and better things in the years ahead."

Dougie Falconer joins the Board and brings with him a wealth of leadership experience from a career in public service and the third sector. Most recently serving as the Head of Business Continuity and Risk Management at The Kibble Group. Dougie is a former high-ranking Operations Superintendent with Police Scotland, where he played a pivotal role in some of the most high-profile and complex policing operations across Scotland.

His track record includes leading major organisational change, improving internal processes and efficiency, and delivering on public safety at major sporting events – including at St Mirren FC itself, where he previously assessed incident management and resilience protocols as part of a wider strategic review.  

Speaking about his appointment, Dougie said: "I was brought up in Paisley and know all about St Mirren’s proud history and traditions. It is an honour to join the Board of St Mirren Football Club. I look forward to contributing to the club’s continued success and working with my fellow directors to support its ambitions."