Scott Brown announces retirement as Celtic hero reveals his management vision and Ange Postecoglou inspiration

Scott Brown confirmed he has hung up his playing boots for good – and revealed he hopes to copy Ange Postecoglou ’s Celtic masterplan if he takes his first steps into management this summer.

Nine-in-a-row captain Brown spoke exclusively to Record Sport as his old club prepares to crown Aussie gaffer Postecoglou’s first season in Scotland with the top-flight title.

A win against Hearts this weekend will clinch the crown which Brown lost last season before bowing out after 10 years wearing the armband to start out on his coaching pathway at Aberdeen.

Record Sport revealed in March the 36-year-old planned to retire as a player when he ripped up his contract at Pittodrie .

And for the first time Brown has now spoken of the agonising decision to bring the curtain down on a glittering career.

He’s now hoping to land his first job in the dugout this summer having already been linked with jobs at St Mirren and Raith Rovers and in an exclusive interview Brown says he plans to emulate the high intensity transformation Postecoglou has overseen at Parkhead since taking over from Neil Lennon.

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He said: “It’s been a very difficult decision to call time on my playing career but I’ll be 37 next month