Keith Lasley says a chance to 'realise my ambitions' is the driving force behind his Motherwell exit as he prepares to join St Mirren.The club legend and current assistant manager has taken up the offer to become chief operating officer at the Steelmen's Premiership competitors St Mirren, his hometown team.Lasley takes on the newly created role at the end of this season following the retirement of Buddies chief executive officer Tony Fitzpatrick last month.He has been studying Masters of Sport Directorship in Manchester recently and will use the knowledge gained from this in a newly-created role at Saints.His Motherwell career started in 1999 and outside of two years down south with Plymouth and Blackpool, the Paisley-born spent his entire playing days in ML1, bringing them to a close in 2017.He's since been a coach at Fir Park under Stephen Robinson - currently St Mirren boss - and Graham Alexander.The 42-year-old said: "I have always been ambitious and driven throughout my football career."St Mirren, my hometown team, have provided me with an incredible opportunity to realise my ambitions in the role of chief operating officer."My on-the-job experience at Motherwell and academic learning have provided me with the skills to be a success in this role and be part of the leadership that will drive St Mirren forward and fulfil the massive potential this club has."Having being part of a fan-owned club, which sits at the heart of the community and has set high standards in how to operate, both on and off the park, I look forward to bringing my positive experiences to generate further fans and strengthen community engagement."It It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve Motherwell Football club for twenty years.
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