We are delighted to welcome Martin Foyle, Gerry Docherty and Gary McColl to the club as we fill a number of positions within the club.
Martin Foyle has officially joined St Mirren as our new Head of Recruitment. Martin brings a wealth of experience having performed similar roles at the likes of Motherwell, Northampton and Morecambe.
Martin also boasts a wealth of coaching and managerial experience at the likes of Port Vale, Wrexham, York City, Bristol Rovers, Northwich Victoria, Hereford United and Southport, while making over 500 career appearances as a player at clubs like Southampton, Aldershot, Oxford United and Port Vale.
Gerry Docherty returns to the club having previously worked at Saints as Head of Physiotherapy between 2011 and 2015. Gerry is another highly-experienced appointment having also worked at Dundee, Dunfermline, Falkirk, Millwall and Raith Rovers in a 30+ year career.
Last but not least, Gary McColl has joined us from Dundee as our Lead Sports Scientist. As well as working at Dundee where he was Head of Sports Science, Gary was also first-team sports scientist at Dunfermline Athletic whilst previously holding roles at Heart of Midlothian's academy and women's team. He took up his role before the end of last season - replacing Junior Mendes who departed the club in January.
On the new additions, St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson told stmirren.com: "I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Martin, Gerry and Gary to St Mirren and I’m certain that all three will be great assets for us going forward.
Martin is someone I have worked with throughout my management career. He played a big part in what we did at Motherwell and Morecambe and I think it’s fantastic to have him onboard here to renew our partnership at St Mirren.
"He has got a great ability to find to players you’ve never heard of and produce gems that have been sold on for millions of pounds. I think it’s a great addition for the football club.
"Gerry joins us as one of the most experienced physios in football. He’s worked extensively in Scotland and England and brings a great experience to the staff that is already here.
"Lastly, Gary McColl comes highly recommended. In the short time he has been in at the football club we have seen vast improvements and look forward to him enhancing the whole staff and squad going forward."
