Stephen Robinson - First Team Manager
Stephen became the manager of St Mirren in February 2022 replacing Jim Goodwin who moved on to Aberdeen.
The Northern Irishman agreed an initial two-and-a-half-year deal with the club - joining from English League One Morecambe FC. Stephen began his managerial career with English side Oldham before a successful spell at Motherwell where he led the Steelemen to both the League Cup and Scottish Cup finals during the 2017/18 season as well as a third place finish in 2020.
In season 2022/23, Stephen led St Mirren to its first ever top six finish in the current league format and ensured our highest top-flight finish since 1985. The manager then agreed a new three-year contract ahead of the 2023/24 season.
The 2023/24 season saw the manager lead Saints to qualify for Europe for the first time since 1987 and during season 2024/25, Robinson agreed a contract extension until 2027.
Brian Kerr - Assistant Manager
Brian Kerr moved up from his role as Head of First Team Transition to become our assistant manager following the departure of Diarmuid O'Carroll to Newcastle United.
Brian, who was formerly assistant at Motherwell, joined Saints in 2023 as U18s coach before being named Head of First Team Transition in the summer – a role that saw him working more closely with the first team players and coaching staff.
Brian began his senior career at Newcastle United and played in the Champions League with the Magpies. He earned three caps for Scotland and also turned out for the likes of Coventry City, Livingston, Motherwell, Hibernian, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Dundee and Arbroath.
Allan McManus - Head of Youth Development
Allan played for Hearts, Livingston, Alloa, Ayr Utd, Airdrie, St.Johnstone, Morton, Dumbarton, Arbroath and Airdrie during a playing career that began in 1995 and finished in 2011.
Allan now heads up the blossoming Saints Academy in Ralston.
Jamie Langfield - Goalkeeping Coach
The 6ft 4" stopper began his career with Dundee and after fleeting spells at Raith Rovers & Partick Thistle he moved to Aberdeen in 2005 where he was to spend the vast majority of his career, racking up 278 appearances for the Dons in a 10 year spell at Pittodrie.
Jamie "came home" to Paisley in the summer of August 2015, signing a two-year deal as player/coach with responsibility for the development of the goalkeepers at the club.
Jamie retired as a player in 2017 and focused his efforts on coaching.
Peter Hartley - Head of First Team Transition and Loan Pathways
Peter Hartley was appointed as our new Head of First Team Transition and Loan Pathways in October 2024 following Brian Kerr's promotion to assistant manager.
As a player, Peter began his career at Sunderland before moving to Hartlepool United in 2009. The Englishman would have spells at Stevenage, Plymouth Argyle, Bristol Rovers and Blackpool before moving north to work with Saints manager Stephen Robinson at Motherwell.
After leaving Motherwell, Peter joined Indian Super League side Jamshedpur where he stayed for two years before returning to his hometown club Hartlepool. Following a short stay at Hartlepool, Peter moved to India once again to sign for newly formed I-League side Inter Kashi. He announced his retirement from playing in August of this year.
Peter acts as the link between the academy and the first team and helps manage young Saints out on loan.
Stephen McGinn - U18s Coach
Stephen McGinn returned to the club in June 2024, joining the St Mirren Youth Academy on a full-time basis.
A St Mirren Hall-of-Fame inductee, Stephen took up the role of U18s coach after his retirement from playing.
The former Saints captain announced his retirement from playing following a career that saw him make over 200 appearances for the Buddies across two spells, winning the Scottish Championship in 2018 and securing our return to the top-flight.
As well as his time in Paisley, Stephen turned out at the likes of Watford, Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield United, Wycombe Wanderers, Dundee, Hibernian, Kilmarnock and Falkirk.
Stephen had been working with the U16s at the Academy on a part-time basis since November 2023 and began his role as U18s coach in June 2024.
Gary McColl - Lead Sport Scientist
As well as working at Dundee where he was Head of Sports Science, Gary was also first-team sports scientist at Dunfermline Athletic whilst previously holding roles at Heart of Midlothian's academy and women's team.
