Former Hearts and St Johnstone defender Allan McManus has been appointed St Mirren’s new head of youth development.
The 41-year-old had already been part of a successful Buddies youth academy that nurtured the likes of Jack Baird and Stevie Mallan, but will step up to replace the departing David Longwell.
McManus began his career at Hearts before going on to play for Livngston, Alloa, Airdrie, Ayr, St Johnstone, Morton and Dumbarton.