New St Johnstone supervisor Seamus Varakari is concentrating on a trophy at McDiarmid Park and a top-six end.
Former Motherwell, Derby County and Finland midfielder Named Craig Levine’s successor – two weeks after being fired – and challenged his gamers to compete for trophies.
Valakari left Riga in Latvia to hitch the Perth membership, successful six main honors throughout his teaching profession, 5 in his native Finland and one in Latvia.
St Johnstone gained a home cup double and completed fifth within the league in 2020/21, however have failed to complete larger than ninth within the league since.
they’re Currently ranked 10th in the Scottish Premier League – Two factors above backside – They’ve gained simply one among their seven league video games this season.
Craig Levein sacked by St Johnstone after simply 10 months after 4 consecutive defeats
“I am a winner and I wish to win trophies,” St Johnstone’s new boss informed sky sports activities information.
“For a soccer membership of this measurement we have to problem for these trophies yearly.
“Not so way back we have been like this, however that is soccer, it strikes in a short time.
“Within the quick time period, I wish to be within the high six this yr and make the membership stronger. After which be stronger once more subsequent yr.”
Valakari joined Motherwell in 1996 and spent 4 years on the membership
St Johnstone have held talks with former Celtic, Aberdeen and Hibs midfielder Scott Brown, who has chosen to signal a brand new cope with Ayr United.
Aberdeen assistant Peter Lewin has additionally spoken to St Johnstone, whereas talks with Larne boss Tiernan Lynch have damaged down.
Saints then introduced in Varakari – who is believed to have impressed the membership’s bosses throughout his preliminary interview – and negotiated his transfer away from Riga.
Valakari shall be within the stands for Sunday’s recreation in opposition to Rangers
“I’d be disenchanted and apprehensive if nobody else utilized for any such job,” he added.
“I am glad there’s loads of curiosity on this.
“I am delighted to be again at a significant Scottish soccer membership and I can not wait to get began.”
Andy Kirk and Alex Cleland will stay in cost for this weekend’s recreation in opposition to Rangers at Ibrox, with Valakari watching from the stands. He’ll take cost of his first recreation as head coach when St Johnstone tackle Ross County at McDiarmid Park on October 19.
St Johnstone boss Adam Webb mentioned: “Seamus has been promoted to the highest job following an intensive recruitment course of and interviews with a number of excellent candidates.
“He has an distinctive imaginative and prescient for the way forward for St Johnstone. Seamus’ expertise, enthusiasm and creativity will serve us nicely within the years to return.”
St Johnstone’s next six games
- Rangers (H) – Scottish Premiership – October 6
- Ross County (H) – Scottish Premiership – October 19
- Dundee (away) – Scottish Premiership – October 26
- St Mirren (A) – Scottish Premiership – October 30
- Hearts(h) – Scottish Premiership – November 2
- Motherwell (a) – Scottish Premiership – November 9
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