St. Johnstone F.C. - Managers Past and Present

Managers Past and Present

St. Johnstone has had 23 managers in its history. The longest-serving manager was David Rutherford (11 years), although his tenure was interrupted by the Second World War. The club has, on average, appointed a new manager every four years. Willie Ormond and Bobby Brown both left Saints to manage the Scotland national team.

• Steve Lomas (2011–)
• Derek McInnes (2007–2011)
• Owen Coyle (2005–2007)
• John Connolly (2004–2005)
• Billy Stark (2001–2004)
• Sandy Clark (1998–2001)
• Paul Sturrock (1993–1998)
• John McClelland (1992–1993)
• Alex Totten (1987–1992)
• Ian Gibson (1985–1987)
• Alex Rennie (1980–1985)
• Alex Stuart (1978–1980)
• Jim Storrie (1976–1978)
• Jackie Stewart (1973–1976)
• Willie Ormond (1967–1973)
• Bobby Brown (1958–1967)
• Johnny Pattillo (1953–1958)
• Jimmy Crapnell (1947–1953)
• David Rutherford (1936–1947)
• Tommy Muirhead (1931–1936)
• David Taylor (1924–1931)
• Jimmy Buchan (1920–1922)
• Peter Grant (1919–1920)

Prior to this, the team was picked by committee – a practice in wide use at the time.