St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin to miss Celtic clash after positive Covid test

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss the weekend clash with Celtic (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin will miss his club's cinch Premiership clash with Celtic on Saturday after testing positive for Covid-19.

The Paisley club confirmed in a statement on Friday that the 39-year-old Irishman will not be able to take his place in the dug-out at Parkhead after being required to self-isolate.

Assistant coaches Lee Sharp and Jamie Langfield will take charge of the team in his place.

A club statement read: "St Mirren Football Club can confirm that manager Jim Goodwin will miss this weekend’s match away to Celtic after testing positive for Covid-19.

"Everyone at the club wishes Jim a full and speedy recovery.

"Lee Sharp and Jamie Langfield will take charge of first-team duties until the manager returns."

St Mirren are still searching for their first win of the season after the opening day draw at Livingston was followed by a home defeat to Hearts on matchday two.

Celtic, meanwhile, are looking for their sixth straight win in all competitions.

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