'Stay off social media' message from Brian Kerr as St Mirren No 2 urges stars to block out online world

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Brian Kerr reckons footballers should stay off social media. The new St Mirren assistant manager opened up on changes within the game since he last played over a decade ago.

And he admits the world of instant online analysis from everyone with access to a keyboard and wifi has a huge impact on those currently plying their trade.

Social media sites like X, formerly Twitter, can provide a link between fans, players and the wider club. However, there have been numerous examples across football from all over the world of players being singled out for stinging criticism and much worse in some cases.

Kerr believes players would be best served ignoring the social media reaction and focusing on their day-to-day training and preparation.“I think social media is probably the biggest change from my playing days,” he said. “Some of the things that you can see or read on that...it’s big thing for us to try and keep the boys away from that as much as possible.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.