Former Glentoran ace Andy Kirk follows Craig Levein to St Johnstone
Former Glentoran and Northern Ireland striker Andy Kirk has joined Craig Levein's management team at St Johnstone
Former Glentoran and Northern Ireland striker Andy Kirk has teamed up with Craig Levein at St Johnstone.
Levein has been confirmed as the new manager of the cinch Premiership bottom club.
The McDiarmid Park outfit have announced the 59-year-old has signed a contract which runs until May 2026.
Former Scotland boss Levein, succeeds left the Perth club last week.
He was club adviser at Brechin City where Kirk was manager.
Chief executive Stan Harris said in a statement: “I am delighted to welcome Craig to St Johnstone.
Craig joins with vast experience having managed over 600 games, including having the highest honour of managing Scotland.
“We identified the need for experience to help guide St Johnstone through this difficult spell. We believe we have found that by appointing Craig.
His first game will be the visit of Motherwell on Tuesday.
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