McCann Commends Valakari Before Season Opener
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McCann Commends Valakari Before Season Opener

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Kilmarnock gaffer Neil McCann has praised St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari ahead of their Scottish league opening weekend match. McCann highlighted Valakari’s success in leading St Johnstone back to the top flight.

Neil McCann, the Kilmarnock gaffer, admitted he has been impressed by the work Simo Valakari has done with St Johnstone as the two teams prepare to face each other on the league's opening weekend. Valakari guided St Johnstone to promotion from the Championship last season in his first attempt.

Despite a group stage exit in the Premier Sports Cup, McCann acknowledged Valakari’s achievements. “Simo has done really well with the group,” McCann said. The match will mark the start of the new Scottish league season and pit two managers against each other who clearly have mutual respect.

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