Steven Hammell: Celtic appoint former Motherwell boss as head of academy coaching
Sky Sports Steven Hammell has been appointed as Celtic's new head of academy coaching.
The 41-year-old, who was sacked as Motherwell manager in February, will oversee the development of the Club's Youth Academy coaching at all levels.
He was previously the academy director at the Steelmen before being promoted to first-team manager following Graham Alexander's departure at the beginning of last season.
The appointment comes after the Scottish FA instructed clubs to introduce a head of coaching position.
Speaking after his appointment he said: "It is a great honour to join Celtic and I am really excited about the opportunity that has been given to me.
"It is a hugely successful and exciting time for the club at all levels and I am looking forward to making my own contribution to add to the fantastic ongoing work right across our Academy.
"I know the club has a rich history of developing its own young players. It is an important area for the club and I can't wait to get started to play my part in working with our coaches to bring our players through to make their own contribution to this great club at the highest level."
