St Mirren chief executive Tony Fitzpatrick insists manager Jim Goodwin won't be switching Paisley for Pittodrie any time soon.
The Buddies gaffer has just signed a new three year contract tying him to the club until summer 2024, having impressed this season by leading his team to the brink of a historic top half finish.
Despite some bookmaker's listing the Irishman among the favourites to replace Derek McInnes after he left Aberdeen earlier this week, Fitzpatrick is certain Goodwin won't be moving north as he aims to turn the Saints into top six regulars.
Fitzpatrick said: “If Aberdeen or any other club came calling for Jim just now they’d be told to beat it!
“I spoke to him on Tuesday morning and the Aberdeen situation never came up. I’m sure he’ll be someone who is being spoken about by clubs who are looking for a manager just now.
“It would be crazy if they weren’t talking about him as a possible candidate given the great job he’s doing here at St Mirren.
“But I’m not worried about him moving on. We’ve given him a new strong contract recently because we believe in him.
“He wants to stay here no matter who comes in for him. He’s got a great opportunity to make St Mirren a regular top six team and try to get into Europe and he’s building a squad that can do that.
“One day Jim will get an opportunity to manage somewhere else. I know he wants to manage his country one day. But I’m not worried about losing him now.
“I know from working with him that he’s determined to do well at St Mirren and that’s what motivates him. We’re building something special here.
“That’s why we’ve given him the new deal and a budget to build the squad that he wants. We want to create stability at the club and we’re ambitious. And Jim wants to be a part of that."
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