Former Hearts striker Steven MacLean, who was Davidson’s assistant, is taking interim charge this week ahead of Saturday’s home game against Hibs in the last game before the Scottish Premiership split.
Saints have not won a home game since beating Rangers in November and are four points above second-bottom Kilmarnock after just two wins in 2023. The club was put up for sale by owner Geoff Brown last year and there has been interest. Current chairman Steve Brown is also standing down at the end of May.
That could complicate the process of appointing a new boss, but the fans have already been voicing their opinion. A former Hearts boss, three former Hibs managers and a current Premiership boss have all been mentioned as potential successors. Here are 10 of the names Saints fans have mentioned as potential candidates:
5. David Martindale
Has shown how to be successful on a limited budget at Livingston Photo: Roddy Scott - SNS Group
6. Tommy Wright
Former manager had eight and a half very good years at the club before resigning in May 2020 and is out of work Photo: Bruce White - SNS Group
7. Billy Dodds
The former St Johnstone striker has done a decent job at Inverness Photo: Craig Brown - SNS Group
8. John Hughes
The former Hibs boss is putting himself forward for jobs when they become available and would be a solid appointment. He has managed Falkirk, Livingston, Inverness, Ross County and, most recently Dunfermline. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group