Steven MacLean, the former St Johnstone striker, has been awarded a three-year contract as the manager of the club. This decision comes after MacLean successfully guided the team to safety.
Having initially taken over as caretaker manager following the departure of Callum Davidson, MacLean has demonstrated his capabilities by losing only one of the five cinch Premiership games he has overseen.
In a gesture of appreciation, Steve Brown, the chairman of St Johnstone, has chosen to extend MacLean’s contract just before his own departure from the position.
MacLean, whose side host Livingston in their final league game on Sunday, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be given this opportunity.
“I met with the chairman (on Friday) and we sorted things out very quickly. I thank him and the board for giving me this exciting opportunity.
“St Johnstone has a very special place in my heart. This club has been a massive part of my life and means so much to me.
“We have secured our SPFL Premiership status and that was my immediate goal.
“But the work for next season starts now and I will be giving my all to be a successful St Johnstone manager.”
Brown said: “I am delighted to get Steven secured on a three-year contract.
“I’ve known him for many years and I always had him down as a leader.
“As interim manager, he hit his targets very quickly and it became abundantly clear that he was the man I wanted to lead us on a permanent basis.
“He totally gets St Johnstone from top to bottom and has an excellent rapport with our supporters. We all believe good times are ahead for our club.”