Celtic confirm appointment of Shaun Maloney to key role
Maloney takes the place of Darren O'Dea, who recently departed to take up a coaching role at English Championship outfit Swansea City.
He will work closely with Head of Football Operations, Paul Tisdale, Head of Academy Chris McCart, and Brendan Rodgers.
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Maloney's overarching aim is to 'develop the progression of players at the club'.
He said [celticfc.com]: "It is a huge honour to be given this opportunity to return to Celtic, in a role which I am really passionate about.
"My aim will be to work really closely between our Academy and the First Team and create the very best opportunities for success, which will ultimately be represented by more and more players reaching our first team environment.
"I have been fortunate enough to follow this same pathway, and I am now excited about ensuring many more young players can take this same journey."
Maloney came through Celtic's academy and made 208 senior appearances for the club.
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