BY ANDREW MUIRHEAD

St Mirren have announced that Danny Lennon will leave the club when his current deal runs out in the summer as the Paisley side decided against renewing the former Cowdenbeath manager‘s contract.

A statement on the official St Mirren website read: “The Board of Directors have today decided not to offer Danny Lennon an extension to his contract that expires in June 2014. Danny and his players gave our club one of its finest days on 17th March 2013 and they will always be remembered by the club for that wonderful day.

“Decisions like this are never easy, however we would in particular, commend Danny for his professionalism and the dignified way he has carried out his duties during a very challenging season.

“The Board would like to thank Danny for his service to the club over the last four years and wish him every success in the future.”

Lennon joined St Mirren in 2010 and guided the Paisley side to League Cup triumph in 2013 but he has faced increasing criticism of late from supporters as the club battled against relegation before the club eventually secured their Premiership status with an eighth placed finish.

Current Dumbarton manager Ian Murray has been touted as one possible successor.