Volendam II · Non League Premier - Southern Central - Play-offs · Attacker · #0 · England · 24 yrs
Jota will be like a new signing when he returns to Celtic but assistant manager Shaun Maloney is urging supporters to "temper expectations" as it could still be a while before the winger returns. "It's really positive for us," Maloney said of having Jota back in training.
Nine days on from Martin O'Neill's appointment as permanent manager, his backroom staff is yet to be confirmed, with Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham reportedly having been offered pay cuts to stay on. It comes to the last week of the window and they're potentially haggling over over-paying for a player, or it's a loan signing.
By Callum McFadden.World Football Index understands that Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham have agreed financial terms on contracts that would see them remain at Celtic for the forthcoming season.On...
Former Celtic striker Darren Jackson is "surprised and disappointed" Martin O'Neill's backroom team is yet to be confirmed following his appointment as permanent manager. Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham were key lieutenants as O'Neill guided Celtic to the title and Scottish Cup last season, but have reportedly been asked to take a pay cut to stay on. Gavin Strachan, Stephen McManus and goalkeeper coach Stevie Woods were also part of the backroom team that delivered Celtic's fifth consecutive league title.
Celtic's hierarchy have shared their delight following the news that Martin O'Neill has been confirmed as first-team manager on a permanent basis. The 74-year-old guided the side to a Scottish Premiership title triumph and a Scottish Cup success in two interim spells last term. Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham assisted O'Neill last campaign, but there is no mention of either coach in the Parkhead club's statement amid reports agreements are yet to be reached.
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