'Glad' Robinson signs new St Mirren deal until 2028

Stephen Robinson has signed a new deal as St Mirren manager that ties him to the club until 2028.

Assistant Brian Kerr has also agreed a new contract.

Robinson, 50, took over at the Buddies in 2022 and has overseen top-six finishes over the past three seasons.

"I'm glad the board have appreciated the hard work that Brian and I have done over the last three years with three top-six finishes," said the former Motherwell boss.

"It's been an incredible achievement for the whole group of staff at the football club – both on and off the pitch.

"I feel like we're right at the start of another process. There's a lot of hard work to get done, but we're all aiming to push it in the right direction."

Northern Irishman Robinson added St Mirren's aim was" another top-six finish".

Chairman John Needham commented: "We're thrilled that Stephen has extended his contract and committed his future at St Mirren for another year.

"The progress we have made as a club over the past few years has been clear to see and Stephen and his coaching team have played a large part in that.

"We want to keep building on the successes of the last three seasons and agreeing this new contract evidences our ambition as a club to continue that progression."

St Mirren, who drew at home to Motherwell in last Saturday's Scottish Premiership match, host Hearts in this coming Saturday's Premier Sports Cup tie.