After agreeing to a new contract that would last until the summer of 2026, manager Stephen Robinson vowed to "keep building" at St Mirren.

Diarmuid O'Carroll, the assistant manager, has also agreed to a new deal that keeps him in Paisley for the same time frame.

Robinson, who took over in February 2022, guided the Buddies to their most successful top-flight campaign since 1985 and to their first top-six finish under the present version of the Scottish Premiership.

The Paisley team finished last season with 46 points, the most under the present system, and won nine home games in a season in the first level for the first time since 1987.

It's time to continue constructing and moving the football team ahead.It was inevitable that the contract would be signed. There was a trust basis that we just wanted to finish the season and make sure we concentrated entirely on that. "I enjoy what we're doing and enjoy the challenge of trying to defy the odds next season and get into that top six."

The Northern Irishman remarked of his tenure: "It's been great.Since we've been here, the club has expanded. We've made an effort to put structures in place that may not have been there before that will help the club survive at the top of this division.

"I thought it was crucial that we secure Diarmuid on a longer-term contract because he's contributed to the relative success we've had," the author said.He is a smart, young coach. He has excellent technical awareness and insight both on and off the field.Because of his involvement at the international level, St Mirren will benefit greatly in terms of player contacts. I'm happy that both contracts have been resolved and was anxious to keep Diarmuid by my side as well.Sometimes I receive the praise, and other times I get the bad press. Any football team's success isn't the result of one individual; it's the people you surround yourself with.

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