SHAUN MALONEY, Celtic’s new academy coach, believes his experiences as a player at the club will be beneficial in the role.
The 34-year-old former Scotland international called time on his playing days to rejoin the Hoops for a third time and accept the challenge of working with the Parkhead Under-20 side.
Maloney said: “I understand the position the players are in and I think that does help when I talk to them. I’m a lot more understanding of what they are going through and what they’re striving for.
“I think that’s something that will benefit the players. I’m pretty sure it will and it will benefit me that I know how to speak to them.
“We have a manager who wants to benefit these players and it’s our job to help the players become the best they can.
“I want to improve each player, then improve the team and try to replicate tactical ideas that the manager has.”
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