Allan Johnston
First Team Manager at Dunfermline Athletic FC
- Date Joined: 23rd August 2017
Currently managing Dunfermline Athletic FC - leading the team to promotion to the Scottish Championship in his first season - and previously provided stability to Kilmarnock FC during a difficult period for the club, as well as winning team and individual honours as First Team Manager of Queen of the South FC.
Demonstrates a proven understanding of all aspect of the game - from coaching, performance and sports science techniques to scouting, recruitment and community engagement - having also enjoyed a successful club and international playing career in both Scotland and England.
Qualifications/Accreditation
UEFA
Pro Licence
2012
Career History
Dunfermline Athletic FC
First Team Manager
2015 – Present
Bolton Wanderers FC
Player
2000 – Present
Appearances: 25 · Goals: 5
Birmingham City FC
Player
1999 – Present
Appearances: 9
Kilmarnock FC
First Team Manager
2013 – 2015
Queen of the South FC
First Team Manager
2012 – 2013Queen of the South FC
Player
2010 – 2013
Appearances: 72 · Goals: 8
St Mirren FC
Player
2009 – 2010
Appearances: 12Kilmarnock FC
Player
2004 – 2009
Appearances: 130 · Goals: 5
Middlesbrough FC
Player
2001 – 2004
Appearances: 23 · Goals: 1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
Player (Loan)
2002 – 2003
Appearances: 12 · Goals: 2
Scotland
Player
1999 – 2002
Appearances: 18 · Goals: 2
Rangers FC
Player
2000 – 2001
Appearances: 26 · Goals: 3
Sunderland AFC
Player
1997 – 2000
Appearances: 105 · Goals: 20
Stade Rennais FC
Player
1996 – 1997
Appearances: 27 · Goals: 2
Heart of Midlothian FC
Player
1990 – 1996
Appearances: 94 · Goals: 14
Key Achievements
- Won the 2015/16 Scottish League One title to secure promotion to the Scottish Championship with Dunfermline Athletic FC
- Named Scottish League One Manager of the Month for December 2015 and March 2016
- Won the final two games of the 2013/14 season - against St Mirren and Hibernian - to secure Kilmarnock’s status in the SPL
- Named Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month in September 2014
- Won the 2012/13 Scottish Second Division title and Scottish Challenge Cup with Queen of the South FC
- Named PFA Scotland and Scottish Second Division Manager of the Year as a result of Queen of the South’s success in 2012/13
- Lead Queen of the South in becoming the first team in Britain to claim a league title in 2012/13 after sealing the title and promotion with six games to spare
- Finished the 2012/13 season with a win rate of 80.56% after losing only twice in the entire campaign, scoring 92 goals in 36 league games, and achieving a goal difference of +69
- Named Second Division Manager of the Month five times during the 2012/13 campaign
- Won the 1998/99 First Division title with Sunderland as a player
- Runner-up with Hearts in the 1995/96 Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup as a player
