Steven Naismith reveals management plan after Hearts coach holds talks with St Mirren

Steven Naismith has outlined his ambition to step into management after holding talks with St Mirren.

The Hearts youth coach has definite aspirations to work at senior level and has already spoken to two clubs about managerial vacancies, but won’t rush to make the step up.

Naismith, 35, retired from playing last summer and is now in charge of Hearts Under-18s. He was invited for an interview by St Mirren before they appointed Stephen Robinson as Jim Goodwin’s successor on Tuesday.

He said he is content working at Riccarton and also enjoys his role within the Scotland international coaching team. When he feels the time is right, he will seek to become a manager in his own right.

“I’m comfortable here but I’m always thinking forward,” explained Naismith. “I’ve really enjoyed this role because I’ve learned so much. As long as I’m stimulated and learning, I’m happy. But there will be a time. I want to be a manager.

“I’m involved with the national team just now, plus I’ve got a great role at a great club like Hearts. This club wants to be the best it can be at first-team level and in terms of developing players.

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