St Johnstone are aiming to finalise a deal with Tiernan Lynch on Sunday to make the Larne boss their new manager after choosing the 44-year-old as their number one candidate, but it is now down to the Scottish Premiership club agreeing a financial package with the Northern Irishman. (Belfast Telegraph)
Adam Webb has identified Larne manager Tiernan Lynch as his preferred choice to be St Johnstone’s new team boss after the club owner conducted interviews – and a compensation package has been agreed with the Northern Irish champions. (Sunday Post)
Aberdeen first-team coach Peter Leven, who was interviewed for St Johnstone’s managerial vacancy, has told the Perth club that he will be remaining at Pittodrie after holding talks with manager Jimmy Thelin and the club hierarchy. (Sunday Mail)
Linfield manager David Healy, whose side were pipped to the Northern Irish title by Larne two years running, has backed Tiernan Lynch to be a success as St Johnstone’s new team boss. (Scottish Sun On Sunday)
Sven Sprangler says he rejected the chance to leave St Johnstone this summer despite the 29-year-old Austrian midfielder only being selected by Craig Levein for the last game of the manager’s tenure. (The Courier)
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