Next St Johnstone Manager Betting Odds and Contenders

Updated: 2023 Football

St. Johnstone Manager Betting Odds and Predictions: Get insights from experts on who will be the next manager of St. Johnstone. Our article offers contenders and tips on how to wager once the position becomes available.

Next St Johnstone Manager Betting Odds and Contenders

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Nigel Skinner Blog Content Manager

Football Manager Expert and Political Betting Specialist across Exchange and Spread Betting Sites

Current St Johnstone Manager

Manager Appointment Date To Days in Charge
Craig Levein 6 Nov, 2023 30 Apr, 2024 176
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Craig Levein was appointed St Johnstone manager on the 6th of November, 2023. The former Scotland national team boss became the twenty-third man in the Saints hot seat, replacing Steve Maclean, whose win percentages were the worst of any previous St Johnstone manager (14%). If 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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Best Betting Site for Next St Johnstone Manager Betting

There is a huge range of UK Bookmakers to choose from but only very few that offer next-manager betting, if at all - As we have covered every club management change over the seasons, looking for betting odds on who the next club manager will be, we have found the following betting sites to be the most reliable and quickest to get odds up for the next manager at most clubs

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 when the position becomes available again - these are drawn from previous considerations and appearances in the betting market prior to the last hire.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

  1. Find the best football betting site offering odds on the next St Johnstone manager.

  2. Choose one of the possible contenders.

  3. Choose how much you want to bet.

  4. Check the odds and stakes to understand how much you may win if your prediction is correct.

  5. 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 often see some fluctuation and speculation of who will take over the hot seat when Craig Levein eparts the job he has held since the 6th of November 2023. 

Here is a round-up of the Next St Johnstone Manager betting from our OLBG News feed. 

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
Craig Levein 6 Nov, 2023 30 Apr, 2024 176
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%
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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.

  • Why do the bookies think MacLean 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

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