Jim Goodwin signs a new deal with St Mirren

board has been impressed by

Jim Goodwin’s

performance, so they have decided to make a new deal with him that commits him for three years.

"I'm delighted to extend my contract here. I appreciate the board offering the new deal to me and for the recognition of the hard work that myself and my staff are doing here,"

Goodwin told the club's website

.

"It's a great time to be a part of this club. I feel there is a real air of positivity and we have SMiSA [St Mirren Independent Supporters Trust] soon to take over the running of the club and the introduction of Kibble which is a fantastic step in the right direction. There are really good people on the board who are as keen as I am to take the club forward and take it to the next level."

Here is what St Mirren’s chief executive says about Goodwin.

"The board has recognized the excellent results and progress this season under Jim and to continue developing as a club we see this as an integral piece of the plan,"

he said

.

"Jim has been given one of the highest player budgets of any St Mirren manager and he is now the highest paid manager in the club's history. The immediate focus will continue to be on Jim leading the team to a potential top six finish.

"This deal allows everyone to plan longer term to bring further success to our club. We are an ambitious club and we believe with Jim's ambitions we have an exciting, successful future ahead."

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