Callum Davidson: Queen's Park name former St Johnstone boss as head coach
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Callum Davidson has joined Queen's Park on a two-and-a-half year deal
Callum Davidson says he is "impressed" by Queen's Park's plans after being appointed the club's new head coach.
Former St Johnstone boss Davidson, 47, has signed a deal with the Hampden side - who are second bottom of the Championship - until June 2026.
He replaces Robin Veldman, who left in early December after just six months in charge.
"I am excited to be joining a club with such an illustrious history," Davidson said.
"I am impressed with the plans that Queen's Park have for the future and am looking forward to getting on the training pitch and working with the players."
Paul Nuijten, who had been in interim charge for the past five games, will remain a coach, with former St Johnstone assistant Liam Craig joining as Davidson's number two.
"I am delighted to bring someone of Callum's experience to Queen's Park," club president David Hunter said.
"He had a distinguished playing career, won two major trophies as a manager and he is the perfect choice to lead our club going forward."
Davidson started his managerial career in impressive fashion at St Johnstone, guiding the Perth side to a Scottish and League Cup double in 2020-21, but lost his job last April after almost three years in charge.
He held talks with Dundee last May but eventually changed his mind about joining the newly promoted club.
Friday's 2-1 win against Dunfermline Athletic was the Spiders' first league victory since August and the team have the same number of points as bottom club Arbroath.
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