Peter Lawwell named ECA vice chairman as Celtic and Scottish football 'best interests' form key mantra

Peter Lawwell has been appointed as a Board Member and Vice Chairman of the European Club Association.

The Celtic chairman will be a member of the joint venture between ECA and UEFA for the next four-year cycle alongside his work at Parkhead. He has served as a member of the ECA's executive board since 2014 and was among the invites to the 30th ECA General Assembly in Germany this week.

He said in a club statement: "It is an honour to be appointed into these new positions. It is crucial that the Club has a voice at the top of the game, and as we continually seek to strengthen and develop European football as a whole, I will also continue to do all I can to work in the best interests of both Celtic and Scottish football. I would like to thank ECA Chairman, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, and fellow Board members for giving me this opportunity."

Chief Executive Michael Nicholson said: "I would like to congratulate Peter on his appointments, which have been announced today.

"The ECA is a hugely important organisation within European football and it is great news for Celtic that Peter will continue to maintain such an important and influential role within this institution.

"For many years, Peter has worked tirelessly within the ECA and UEFA on behalf of both Celtic and Scottish football. Through these new appointments it is fantastic that our voice and interests will continue to be heard at the highest level of European football."