Steven MacLean

A pensive John McGlynn watching Falkirk's 1-0 Championship play-off second leg loss to Airdrie at the Falkirk Stadium on May 13, 2023 (Pic by Alan Murray)

Ex-Celtic men among favourites to replace Craig Levein at St Johnstone

Briefs: Inside Rangers Sima deal, Celtic fears, Rooney on alcohol release

Craig Levein speaks to the media after being confirmed as St Johnstone's new manager.

Levein vows not to make 'horrendous mistake' at St Johnstone

Craig Levein has signed a contract with St Johnstone until the summer of 2026.

Saints land Levein - contract , assistant, who will take 'most of training'

Former Hearts boss Craig Levein is being heavily touted for the managerial vacancy at St Johnstone.

Levein breaks silence on St Johnstone links as he hankers for management return

Craig Levein is set for a managerial comeback with St Johnstone four years after being sacked by Hearts. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

St Johnstone 'set to appoint' Craig Levein as ex-Hearts boss primed for comeback

Livingston manager David Martindale during the Premiership match against Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle Stadium. Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group

Livingston boss Davd Martindale explains why St Johnstone job was a non-starter

Livingston manager David Martindale.

Livingston reject St Johnstone approach for manager Martindale

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean has been axed just nine matches into the Premiership season.

St Johnstone sack manager MacLean after disastrous start to season

Aberdeen's Bojan Miovski looks dejected at full time after the goalless draw with St Johnstone. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Barry Robson frustrated by VAR and Dons’ first-half display in St Johnstone draw

St Johnstone's Fran Franczak came on with 15 minutes to go against Hibs.

Hibs-St Johnstone breaks 2 records - will we see more of Whittaker and Franczak

Steven MacLean's St Johnstone team were defeated 2-0 at home by Rangers.

'One of my staff said ...': Rangers VAR decision goes under microscope

St Johnstone's Max Kucheriavyi scored twice late on to rescue a point against Dundee.

Dundee fail to make mockery of Saints banner as Docherty irked at Collum call

Reo Hatate has reportedly turned down Celtic's opening contract extension offer. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Transfers: Celtic star 'rejects' new contract, Morelos wanted by two clubs

Yutaro Oda lashes home the opening goal for Hearts against St Johnstone.

'Rusty' Hearts please McAvoy as Rangers loanee Lowry singled out for praise

St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean was far from impressed by his team's performance against Stirling Albion.

Viaplay Cup: MacLean launches furious St Johnstone tirade after shock loss

Steven MacLean has signed a contract with St Johnstone until the summer of 2026.

MacLean named St Johnstone manager: length of contract, what Brown had to say

Dudee United took an impressive away crowd to McDiarmid Park, but St Johnstone fans (pictured) also turned out in force. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

St Johnstone-Dundee United reaction: Goodwin's crowd faux pas, red card verdict

Dundee United's Charlie Mulgrew is shown a red card during the 1-0 defeat at St Johnstone. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

United on fence over Mulgrew appeal as MacLean reveals one St Johnstone 'gripe'

St Johnstone's Liam Gordon celebrates his goal in the 1-0 win over Dundee United. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

St Johnstone boost survival hopes as 10-man United left with plenty work to do

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi scores against Hearts in their Scottish Cup win at Tynecastle in March. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Will Hearts stop Celtic? Can Aberdeen win at Ibrox? Premiership predictions

Willie Collum is the man in the middle for Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final between Rangers and Celtic. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers v Celtic referee and VAR confirmed as SFA reveal semi-final officials

Hibs striker Kevin Nisbet argues with referee Craig Napier during the 1-1 draw at St Johnstone.

Hibs reaction: Physio's Hokey Cokey, Rangers v Celtic dead rubber, classy banner

Hibs manager Lee Johnson questions referee Craig Napier at full time following the 1-1 draw with St Johnstone.

Shocked Johnson lambasts Hibs red card call and says system is broken

Steven MacLean takes charge of St Johnstone this weekend against Hibs - but he hopes to be out on the bowls lawn on Sunday.

The Scottish Premiership manager who won't give up bowls for anything

Hibs manager Lee Johnson, centre, talks to his coaches ahead of facing St Johnstone this weekend.

Johnson opens up on 'constant support' from Hibs hierarchy amid media reports

Steven MacLean takes charge during a St Johnstone training session at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

'St Johnstone job has left me so consumed with Hibs I forgot I had kids!'

St Johnstone have parted company with manager Callum Davidson following the 2-0 defeat at Livingston on Saturday. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

Callum Davidson departs St Johnstone as club detail reasons for decision

St. Johnstone's Callum Hendry celebrates towards the fans at full time after scoring a dramatic winner. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hendry 'spectacular strike' earns win dedicated to St Johnstone boss Davidson

St Johnstone coach Stephen MacLean will take charge of the team's match against Motherwell. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson tests positive for Covid

St Johnstone first-team coach Steven MacLean is "buzzing" about the possibility of his Scottish Cup success with the Perth club being "eclipsed" by the drive of Callum Davidson to become a cup double-winning manager in his first season in a frontline position. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Steven MacLean's hope to be forgotten for St Johnstone's 2014 Scottish Cup win

Tommy Wright has been unveiled as the new Kilmarnock manager after signing a two and-a-half-year contract at Rugby Park

'Maybe Hibs fans were right to call me a fat so-and-so'

St Johnstone skipper Jason Kerr hopes to lead his team into the Betfred Cup final with a win over Hibs this weekend (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

St Johnstone skipper Jason Kerr: why semi v Hibs is 'big chance' to reach final

Rangers ace Alfredo Morelos has been hit with notice of complaint. Picture: SNS

Morelos hit with notice of complaint

New St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson is impressed with the strikers he has at the club. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Steven MacLean tipped to get Stevie May firing at St Johnstone

Steven MacLean has returned to St Johnstone as coach. Picture: SNS

Ex-Hearts striker confirmed as St Johnstone coach

Steven MacLean is set to return to St Johnstone as part of the coaching set-up. Picture: SNS

MacLean set for St Johnstone return

Frustration for Hearts new boss Daniel Stendel. Picture: SNS.

‘It’s a bad atmosphere but I understand fans’ frustration’ - Hearts’ Zdenek Zlam...

Hearts goalscorer Steven MacLean shakes hands with Livingston's Marvin Bartley who was also on target in the 1-1 draw at Tynecastle. Picture: Roddy Scott/SNS

Steven MacLean warns Hearts to get act together before Daniel Stendel arrives

Steven MacLean rescued a point for Hearts after Marvin Bartley's acrobatic, and unexpected, opener

Hearts 1-1 Livingston: MacLean rescues point for Jambos after Bartley's unlikely...

Steven MacLean, left, and Conor Goldson in action at Hampden on Sunday. The Ibrox defender has accused the Hearts striker of over-aggressive tactics. Picture: SNS.

Refs must get tough on strongarm tactics says Rangers’ Conor Goldson

Alfredo Morelos celebrates his first goal at Hampden

Rangers 3, Hearts 0: Gers set up League Cup final against Old Firm rivals Celtic...
Rangers brought their wretched run of Hampden defeats to an end as Steven Gerrard reached his first cup final as manager of the Ibrox club.

Steven MacLean says Hearts must unsettle Rangers just as they did at Tynecastle. Picture: SNS.

Hearts’ Steven MacLean hoping to rattle Rangers

Hearts' interim manager Austin McPhee makes a point to loan attacker Ryotaro Meshino.Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Austin MacPhee on Hearts team to face Rangers, tactics for semi-final and Steven...

Jake Mulraney says he will be better prepared to face Rangers this weekend. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

New dad Jake Mulraney reveals he was ill-prepared for Hearts-Kilmarnock game

Steven MacLean tries to find an equaliser for Hearts against Kilmarnock. Pic: SNS

‘Individuals need to step up to the plate’ - Steven MacLean has say on Hearts’ f...

Chris Burke heads home the winner at Tynecastle on Saturday. Picture: SNS.

We have to take responsibility, says Hearts’ Steven MacLean, as Craig Levein fum...

Chris Burke celebrates his goal at Tynecastle.

Hearts 0-1 Kilmarnock: Craig Levein tells players to show more balls

The class of Glenn Whelan, right, has been a major plus for Hearts says Steven MacLean. Picture: SNS.

Glenn Whelan’s class a major plus for Hearts says Steven MacLean

Hearts' Michael Smith scores a fine opening goal against Motherwell. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Motherwell 1-2 Hearts: Northern Irish connection pays off for Tynecastle side

Steven Naismith celebrates his goal against Aberdeen

Steven Naismith’s four-year deal a surprise but Hearts should not be so reliant ...

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Craig Halkett powers home a header to make it 1-0 for Hearts. Picture: Roddy Scott/SNS

Cowdenbeath 0-2 Hearts: Hibs keeper keeps scoreline respectable

Hearts' Craig Halkett. Picture: SNS

Craig Halkett making a big impact on Harry Cochrane at Hearts

Sean Clare, left, was on target in Hearts victory, as was striker Steven MacLean. Picture: SNS.

Shelbourne 0 - 7 Hearts: Levein’s men stroll in Dublin warm-up

Hearts' Aaron Hickey. Pic: SNS/Craig Foy

‘He reminds me of Philip Lahm’ - Steven MacLean pays tribute to Hearts youngster...

Celtic manager Neil Lennon and Scott Brown celebrate winning the William Hill Scottish Cup . Pic: SNS/Alan Harvey

Scott Brown says Neil Lennon is the best person for the Celtic job

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