Shaun Rooney, who just joined St Mirren, appears to have poked fun at former Hibs manager Lee Johnson after returning to Scotland. After joining the Buddies on a contract that runs until 2026, the right-back left Fleetwood Town.
He did not particularly name Johnson, but under his two other Highbury managers, Scott Brown and Charlie Adam, he seemed to enjoy his football but battled with form. They were demoted by the latter from League One the previous season, but the Scotsman has remained in his position and is aiming to lead them to an early promotion.
Under former Celtic player Brown, Fleetwood placed 13th overall, but he was unexpectedly fired during the campaign. Following his dismissal by Hibs, Johnson took over, however he only won 27.7% of the games he managed.
The new boy at St. Mirren “I worked under two good gaffers – and one bad gaffer there,” Rooney stated (at Fleetwood). In my first season there, we progressed to the FA Cup fifth round with Fleetwood, which is fantastic news for the team. Although I wouldn’t wish that onto anyone at the club, the low point of relegation last season isn’t helped by having three different managers in a single season.
So far, things are going well here, and I’m excited to collaborate with him (Stephen Robinson). The last time I went here, I won two cups with St Johnstone (in Scotland). I hope to return here and help St. Mirren in the same way. I’m excited about it and everything that entails it.
“I jumped at the chance when I got back up because Robinson was the first to come back in for me. For a European club like St Mirren, it is enormous. Both the fans and our team benefit from it. St. Mirren is a team that puts in a lot of effort every single day. They continue. No one voices complaints,
“I’ve loved some of the clubs I’ve managed,” he previously stated, expressing his desire to return to the dugout. I played at Bristol City, and for that I am really thankful. It was a great pleasure to manage that club for over five years.
“Sunderland, a massive club, welcomed 34,000 fans on a Tuesday evening in League One. Large, huge teams that I’ve really loved my connections with, not only in terms of player development but also in terms of winning games and matches. Even if a football manager’s thoughts are constantly focused on the next thing to dread and what’s next, there are moments when you have to reflect on your career highlights and acknowledge that there were some truly great, successful times there.
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