McLeish was appointed on a temporary basis alongside head of youth development Allan McManus and goalkeeping coach Jamie Langfield following the departure of Stephen Robinson to Aberdeen. He has "loved all aspects of it" so far despite the disappointment of a 1-0 home defeat by third-top Rangers in their first game in charge. "If the opportunity came up right now, I'm comfortable. McLeish knows there are examples where "young coaches go in maybe a bit soon" and it ends their managerial career because that first job does not go well. "I just want the club to do well whatever it decides to do but I have to back my own ability in this current situation."

Source: BBC March 20, 2026 20:04 UTC