St Johnstone sack manager Callum Davidson after poor run
The club have 'mutually parted' with their most successful ever manager
Last updated 16th Apr 2023
St Johnstone have 'mutually parted' with manager Callum Davidson after a poor run of results.
The Saints were in the top six at the World Cup break but have only won three matches since December, dropping to 9th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.
The Perth side lost 2-0 to Livingston on Saturday, extending their winless run to six matches.
Davidson is the club's most successful ever manage having guided them to the Scottish and League Cup double in 2020/21.
He had been in charge since June 2020.
In a statement on the club's official website, Chairman Steve Brown said: ""First and foremost, Callum is a friend and I hold him in high regard which is why this has been an extremely difficult decision to come to.
"But we had an open and honest conversation and we both agreed that we must do what is right for St Johnstone.
"We must always put our Football Club first.
"Callum has been a brilliant manager for St Johnstone and led us to that Cup Double in 2021 and then European football.
"But we feel results haven't been good enough in recent weeks and it's best for the Football Club to make a change at this stage.
"I'd like to thank Callum for his service and dedication to us and wish him every success in the future.
"He is a St Johnstone legend and always will be."
Assistant manager, Steven MacLean, will be in interim charge until further notice.
The Saints host Hibernian next weekend in the final match before the split.
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