'Brown on Saints shortlist and keen to talk' - gossip

St Johnstone will seek permission from Ayr United to talk to Scott Brown about their managerial vacancy and the 39-year-old is keen to hold discussions with the Scottish Premiership club, who have also considered Larne boss Tiernan Lynch and Aberdeen coach Peter Leven. (Daily Mail)

Ayr United manager Scott Brown, Aberdeen assistant Peter Leven and Larne boss Tiernan Lynch are all on St Johnstone's shortlist and official approaches are likely to be made to speak to several candidates over the next 24 hours as they seek a new team boss. (The Courier)

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