Steven Hammell lands top Celtic coaching job as Ange plays key role in deal before Tottenham exit

Steven Hammell is set to be named as Celtic’s new head of coaching.

The former Motherwell manager is about to return in a newly-created position with the Scottish champions. Ange Postecoglou was instrumental in the appointment before he departed for Tottenham Hotspur. Hammell will take up the new position, which the Scottish Football Association have recently instructed clubs to put in place. Celtic advertised the position and Postecoglou gave the former Motherwell manager his backing during the process.

The 41-year-old has been out of football since he was sacked in February after an ill-fated spell in charge at Fir Park. Hammell had been academy director at Motherwell before he was promoted after Graham Alexander departed following their European debacle at the hands of Sligo Rovers at the start of the season. He will be responsible to Cetic’s head of coaching Chris McCart. Hammell will be heavily involved in coaching structure, philosophy of the club and mentoring future coaches.

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